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DOI: 10.25549/chs-m30533
title: A busy commercial street, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a busy commercial street, [s.d.]. A partial view of an intersection is visible in the foreground - with a man walking along the horizontal street.  The vertical street is a long stretch of road extends into the background that is lined on either side by numerous multi-story buildings as well as mobile people and vehicles.  The streets are lined with tracks, and a few street cars are visible. On the right side of the street, several carriages can be seen - some are parked while others are mobile.; Visible signs include:"Paper Co. Paper""Watts""Maier"
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20187
title: View of Sixth Street looking west from Los Angeles Street in Los Angeles, ca.1918

description: Photograph of a view of Sixth Street looking west from Los Angeles Street in Los Angeles, ca.1918. Sixth Street is at left and heads away from the viewer while disappearing at center. There are two sets of streetcar tracks running down the middle of the road and two streetcars are visible in the distance. The roads are unpaved but are bordered by concrete sidewalks. There are tall buildings on both sides of Sixth Street, and the Pacific Electric building is at left. A small number of pedestrians is visible on the sidewalks, and several early-model automobiles are parked along the side of the road.; Legible signs include, from left to right, "Barber Shop Open", "This Shop will move", "Telegraph", "The Santa Rita", "Family Trade", and "Delicatessen".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2088
title: Exterior view of the Mary Andrews Clark Memorial Home for Young Women in Los Angeles, August 24, 1927

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Mary Andrews Clark Memorial Home for Young Women in Los Angeles, August 24, 1927. The massive brick Gothic-style mansion is at center and stretches across the entire image. It is U-shaped, with the two outer wings jutting out towards the viewer. There is a large round tower at center and two very high towers or chimneys behind the building. A small set of steps leads to the courtyard created by the building and a hedge forms a perimeter around the yard. There is a sidewalk and a line of trees in the foreground.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20177
title: View of a Shriner's Parade on Broadway looking north from Seventh Street, ca.1925

description: Photograph of a view of a Shriner's Parade on Broadway looking north from Seventh Street, ca.1925. Broadway is a wide paved street at center that heads away from the viewer. There are two sets of streetcar tracks running down the middle of the road, and a large streetcar is in the foreground at right. There are many early-model automobiles along the sides of the road, and the sidewalks that border the street are packed with pedestrians. There are American Flags hanging from wires hung over the streets, and large buildings line the roadway. Legible signs include, from left to right, "Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica Bay District Beach Road North", "San Diego Coast Route Whittier Santa Ana Oceanside La Jolla", "E", "Go", "Left Turn Prohibited", "Pedestrian Safety Zone", "Bank of [?]", "Dentists Open Evenings", and "The Sun Drug Co.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m814
title: View of a Shriners parade on Seventh Street looking east from Olive Street, ca.1926

description: Photograph of a view of a Shriners parade on Seventh Street looking east from Olive Street, ca.1926. Seventh Street is at center and runs away from the camera. There are two sets of streetcar tracks in the middle of the road, and two streetcars are visible, one on each track. There are many pedestrians on the sidewalks that line the street, and several are crossing the street in crosswalks in the foreground. A number of early-model automobiles is visible, and there is a bicyclist at center. The street is decorated with American flags and star emblems hung on wires over the road. There are tall buildings on both sides of the street.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20143
title: Northward view from Ninth Street of Broadway decorated with flags, ca.1925

description: Photograph of a view looking north from Ninth Street of Broadway decorated with flags, ca.1925. Broadway is at center and heads away from the viewer into the distance. There are many early-model automobiles parked along the edge of the street, and several cars are driving as well. There are two sets of streetcar tracks in the middle of the road, and streetcars are visible in the distance. There are many pedestrians walking along the sidewalks that border the road, and tall buildings line the street. Several flags and banners are hung over the road from wires.; Legible signs include, from left to right, "Blossom of Sweets", "Theatre", "Southern California [?]", "Building", "National Braun Bldg.", "Clothes on Credit Newest Styles Lowest Prices", "Brown-Israel Outfitting", "Designer", "J. V. McNeil Company Contractors Inc.", "Future home of the Orpheum Theatre", "Now Playing at 630 South Broadway", "Grace La Rue Charles Withers", "The Best of Vaudeville", "Auto Park", and "Grass".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m157
title: View of a distant Shrine Parade on Broadway, looking north from Tenth Street, ca.1923
title: Chiropractic

description: Photograph of a view of a distant Shrine Parade on Broadway looking north from Tenth Street, ca.1923. Broadway is at center and heads away from the viewer into the distance. There are two sets of streetcar tracks in the background that branch out into four sets in the foreground. Many early-model automobiles are parked along the side of the road, and more cars are driving down the street at center. A small number of pedestrians is walking along the sidewalks on the side of the street, and two people are crossing Broadway at center. Tall buildings line the road, and American flags and banners hang from wires over the street.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Music", "Dancing", "Western Costume Co. Property Department", "Fox Outfitting Co. "Smart Clothes on Credit" ", "Majestic", "Worlitzer Building", "Drink Coca Cola", "The Home of [...]", "King for credit", "Joe Toplitzky Co. 205 N. W. Hellman Bld.", "Auto Park 25¢", "Cryer for Mayor", "Southern California Gas Company", "L.A. College of Chiroprac[tic] Free and Private Treatments Main Office", "99 Year Lease", "L.A. College Chiropractic Clinic", "Best Clothing for Men and Women on Easy Credit Western Outfitters 940 So. Br[oadway]", "Parking Time Limit 1 Hour 7 A.M. to 6 P.M."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20145
title: View of a Shriners parade on Seventh Street, looking east from below Olive Street, ca.1926

description: Photograph of a view of a Shriners parade on Seventh Street, looking east from below Olive Street, ca.1926. Seventh Street is at center and runs away from the camera. There are two sets of streetcar tracks in the middle of the road, and a streetcar is visible in the distance. There are many pedestrians on the sidewalks that line the street. A number of early-model automobiles is visible, although the street in the foreground is completely empty. The street is decorated with American flags and star emblems hung on wires over the road. There are tall buildings on both sides of the street, including one building with tall Romanesque columns on its façade at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m15020
title: Borax Mill at Daggett, California, ca.1890

description: Photograph of a Borax Mill at Daggett, California, ca.1890. A wooden building houses a chute. A ladder leans against the building. Hundreds of sacks of processed ore are stacked on a raised wooden platform behind the building. A mule team hauling a wagon of ore approaches the building. About 6 men can be seen on the platform, near the building and near a pile of unprocessed ore at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14263
title: Twin fan palm trees on San Fernando Street near Ord Ybarra Ranch, Los Angeles, 1885-1895

description: Photograph of twin fan palm trees on San Fernando Street near Ord Ybarra Ranch, Los Angeles, 1885-1895. The ranch extended from north Broadway to the Los Angeles River and College Street to the river. Image shows small building with a boy by trees. Other trees in background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m156
title: View of Broadway showing a Los Angeles Investment Company construction project, ca.1926

description: Photograph of a view of Broadway between Tenth Street (Olympic Boulevard) and Eleventh Street showing a Los Angeles Investment Company construction project, ca.1926. Broadway heads away from the viewer at center. There are two sets of streetcar tracks down the middle of the paved road, and two streetcars are visible in the background. There are many early-model automobiles parked along the side of the road. The single-story, wooden Los Angeles Investment project is in the foreground at right and there is a pile of lumber in front of it. The street is decorated with hanging flags and banners.  Photo is also identified as "the excavation of Western Pacific Building, ca 1926".; Legible signs include, from left to right, "Being built by Los Angeles Investment Co. Inc. Builders of Good Homes Payable like Rent", "Oakland Six", "Western Costume Company", "The largest costume and theatrical supply house in the world", "The Western Sportswear Shop Mezzanine Floor", "L. L. Burns B[...]", "Drink Coca Cola", and "Payable like rent".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4301
title: Birdseye view of San Fernando Valley from near Topanga Canyon Road, ca.1914

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of San Fernando Valley from near Topanga Canyon Road, ca.1914. The wide, flat valley is in the distance at center and is divided into many large farm plots. A small orchard is visible at center and a road cuts through the valley at left. The foreground is occupied by steep, wooded hills, and there are large mountains visible in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13285
title: Los Angeles Soap Company horse and wagon standing in front of the Potter Hotel in Santa Barbara, ca.1905

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles Soap Company horse and wagon standing in front of the Potter Hotel in Santa Barbara, ca.1905. At center a dark horse pulling a wagon stands facing left. A man wearing a suit and hat is visible standing facing forward in front of the horse's shoulder. His right hand is visible holding on to the horse's reins while his left hand is visible holding on to the leash of a small dark dog. A man wearing a dark suit and a hat is visible standing with his hand leaning upon the wagon. The wagon has  "Mermaid Queen Soap Premiums for Wrappers Los Angeles Soap Co." written on its side, and short palm trees are visible on both sides of the horse and buggy. The large, five-story Potter Hotel is visible in the background. The construction of the hotel was started in 1902. it was opened in January 19th, 1903.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13283
title: Los Angeles Soap Company building delivery wagon with John A. Forthmann, Jr. seated on side of wagon, 1900

description: Photograph of Los Angeles Soap Company building delivery wagon with John A. Forthmann Junior. seated on side of wagon, 1900. Mr. Forthmann can be seen seated on the side of the wagon with his feet on the wheel, next to two other men who sit in the front seats of the delivery wagon, drawn by two horses. Boxes of soap can be seen piled on the wagon bed, behind the men. One of the horses has an advertisement for "Mermaid Queen Soap" attached to its left side. A building can be seen in the background, behind the wagon, and several men can be seen standing in a doorway, at left. Legible signs include the following: "Los Angeles Soap Company", "Oct. 15", and "Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Rough Riders Show".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13276
title: Los Angeles Soap Company delivery wagon, featuring L.K. Williams standing in front, 1887

description: Photograph of Los Angeles Soap Company delivery wagon, featuring L.K. Williams standing in front, 1887. Five men (including Mr. Williams in the central foreground) can be seen standing and sitting in front of the Los Angeles Soap Company deliver wagon, which can be seen at center, drawn by two horses. A young man can be seen seated in the front of the delivery wagon, which bears an advertisement on its side that reads, "LASCO Kold-wata nap-thol soap".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13274
title: Head chemist Harvey Bennet in the Los Angeles Soap Company chemistry laboratory, 1887

description: Photograph of head chemist Harvey Bennet in the Los Angeles Soap Company chemistry laboratory, 1887. Harvey Bennett, head chemist, and other chemists and laboratory technicians can be seen working in the laboratory of the Los Angeles Soap Company. Mr. Bennett can be seen in the right foreground, sitting at a desk, writing in a laboratory notebook. A technician can be seen behind Mr. Bennet, holding a spoon and glass jar at the laboratory bench. The laboratory bench stands adjacent to all three walls pictured in the photograph. Two chemists can be seen in the right background, one next to a fume hood, and another leaning over the bench, writing in a notebook. A fourth laboratory worker can be seen working at the bench at far left, and he appears to be performing a titration experiment. A table can be seen in the center of the room, to Mr. Bennet's right, and a weighing scale can be seen on the tabletop, as well as numerous bottles of chemical solutions.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13281
title: Madam Ernestine Schumann-Heink celebrating the groundbreaking ceremony for the Los Angeles Soap Company building, 1904

description: Photograph of Madam Ernestine Schumann-Heink celebrating the groundbreaking ceremony for the Los Angeles Soap Company building, 1904. Madam Schumann-Heink, then known as "the world's greatest contralto", can be seen standing with a group of men, waving a champagne bottle in the air, next to the construction site where the new Los Angeles Soap Company building was to be built. According to a note attached to the photograph, the groundbreaking was for a new building meant to replace the old Los Angeles Soap Company building (seen behind Madam Schumann-Heink and others), which was damaged by a fire.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13278
title: Los Angeles Soap Company personnel, including John A. Forthmann Senior, Horace Forthmann, and J.J. Bergin, 1874

description: Group portrait of Los Angeles Soap Company personnel, including John A. Forthmann Senior, Horace Forthmann, and J.J. Bergin, 1874. Twenty men can be seen standing in three rows next to boxes which read "Water Queen Soap", on their sides, and feature an artist's rendition of a mermaid.  Mr. John A. Forthmann Senior, Horace Forthmann, and J.J. Bergin can be seen in the bottom row, at far right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13288
title: Los Angeles Soap Company personnel and company owners John A. Forthmann Senior, J.J. Bergin, Leo P. Bergin, July 29, 1898

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles Soap Company personnel and company owners John A. Forthmann Senior, J.J. Bergin, and Leo P. Bergin on July 29, 1898. A large group of men and several young boys and teenage boys can be seen sitting and standing outside of the Los Angeles Soap Company Building office. A note on the back of the photograph reads: "Standing in doorway holding hat in right hand -- John A. Forthmann, Sr., and to his left J.J. Bergin. Far right with black hat, watch chain and hands in both pockets is Leo P. Bergin". Two tall stacks of soap boxes can be seen at far left. A sign above the men, on top of the building, reads as follows: "Office".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13280
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles Soap Company building entrance, 1898

description: Exterior view of the Los Angeles Soap Company building, entrance 1898. The brick, four-story Los Angeles Soap Company building can be seen at left, behind a wooden fence that can be seen running along the sidewalk adjacent to Banning Street. A man and a small boy can be seen standing under the entrance to the Los Angeles Soap Company, at far right.; Legible signs include the following: "Los Angeles Soap Co.", "Mermaid Queen soap/German Family soap when tried you will use no other", "ask for Mermaid Queen soap the best soap on the market", "Lily Borax soap", and "entrance Los Angeles Soap Co.", and "office 633 E. First St. entrance through alley".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m2603
title: Prospector in the desert with horse and two burros, 1880-1910

description: Photograph of a prospector (Edward La Mamlarin (or Mamlain) who was raised in Calico, California) walking in the desert with a saddled horse and two pack donkeys, 1880-1910. Wooden cross-buck pack saddles with soft cargo lashed. They are following the ruts of a wagon. The flat landscape visible behind them is covered with scrub bush and scrub grass. In the distance is a hill at the base of which is a building. In the distant background are mountain ranges.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13289
title: Los Angeles Soap Company, 1st Street, 1884

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles Soap Company building, 1st Street, 1884. The stately, two-story brick building can be seen, at center. Seven men can be seen standing outside of the building. Three young boys can also be seen in the left foreground, sitting together on the sidewalk in front of the building. A portion of a church can be seen to the left of the building, and a note on the back of the photograph reads as follows: "Old Grace Methodist Episcopal Church on far left". Legible signs on the building include the following: "Forthmann and Bergin", "Los Angeles Soap Co.", and "Los Angeles Lith Co.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13279
title: Exterior view of the Los Angeles Soap Company building with personnel and John A. Forthmann Senior, March 17, 1899

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Los Angeles Soap Company building with personnel and John A. Forthmann Senior, March 17, 1889. The two story redbrick building can be seen, at center.  Eight men and a boy can be seen standing outside the front entrance of the building, on the sidewalk, next to a horse-drawn cart that stands parked on the side of the street in the right foreground. John A. Forthmann Senior can be seen, 3rd, from right to left. Legible signs include the following: "Office Los Angeles Soap Co.", "Western Star soap for sale by all grocers", and "Post no bills".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13287
title: Los Angeles Soap Company building, 1886

description: The Los Angeles Soap Company building, 1886. The two-story brick building can be seen on First Street, standing behind a horse-drawn buggy, which can be seen in the left foreground. Five awnings can be seen stretched out over the sidewalk on the first floor, providing shade for storefront windows. Eight smaller awnings can be seen extending from the windows on the second floor as well.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13282
title: Los Angeles Soap Company building hide house, 1900

description: Photograph of the Los Angeles Soap Company building's hide house, 1900. Six men can be seen standing in a warehouse, in front of piles of animal hides. Two of the men can be seen holding up one of the hides.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5646
title: Portrait of four people posed near the Sugar Loaf rock formation on Catalina Island, July 4, 1900

description: Photographic portrait of four people posed near the Sugar Loaf rock formation on Catalina Island, July 4, 1900. Three men and a woman are posed on a rock outcropping at center. The men are all wearing dark suits and the woman is wearing a light dress. From left to right, they are J.J. Bergin, Nora Forthmann, John A. Forthmann, Sr., and W. B. Bergin. There are large rock formations in the background across a small bay.  Photoprint reads: "Presented to collection by Los Angeles Soap Company, [signature], Andrew K. Forthmann, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, December 5, 1975".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13286
title: Early store front, ca. 1900

description: Photograph of an early store front, ca. 1900. Two men and a young boy can be seen standing outside of a small general store. A selection of melons and vegetables can be seen set up behind the two men in the right foreground, and a selection of products can also be seen behind the boy, who stands in the central foreground.; Legible signs include the following: "here Cigars, tobaccos and kandy", "something new -- California Castile Soap made from pure Coco nut oil in a bar", "Vinegar pure cider vinegar", and "canned oyesters".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1725
title: Exterior view of John A. Forthmann, Sr.'s home at Eighteenth Street and Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, ca.1900

description: Photograph of an exterior view of John A. Forthmann, Sr.'s home at Eighteenth Street and Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, ca.1900.  Horace Forthmann, Johan A. Forthmann, Sr., and W. B. Bergin are in a horse-drawn buggy in the foreground at left, while Anne M. Forthmann and Nora Forthmann are seated on the porch railing. The view of the large, two-story Victorian house is obscured by large trees, including a palm tree in the foreground at right.; Presented to collection by Los Angeles Soap Company, Andrew K. Forthmann, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, December 5, 1975. Picture file card reads: "1900, John A. Forthmann, Sr. home, 18th and Figueroa. In buggy: Horace Forthmann, John A. Forthmann, Sr., and W.B. Bergin. On porch: Anne M. Forthmann and Nora Forthmann".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20146
title: Birdseye view of the Malibu and Santa Monica Bay looking northwest, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of the Malibu and Santa Monica Bay looking northwest, [s.d.]. The semi-circle bay is at center and there is a pier jutting out into the bay from the crescent-shaped shore. A small point forms the far edge of the bay. There is a narrow dirt road along the edge of the bay behind the pier. The land at right is made up of rolling hills covered with grass and generously-spaced bushes. A large land formation sticks out into the water in the background at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20147
title: View of the beach in Santa Monica looking north from a parking lot, 1920-1939

description: Photograph of a view of the beach in Santa Monica looking north from a parking lot, 1920-1939. The parking lot is in the foreground and is full of early-model automobiles. Beyond the parking lot at center is a large grassy area with a covered walkway running down the middle. There are several people sitting on the grass at right. The beach is in the distance at left, and many bathers and beachgoers are visible. A large beach club is in the background at right, rising five or six stories above the beach. The pier is visible in the distance, and the La Monica Ballroom and a roller coaster are on the pier.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m13208
title: Florence Avenue School teacher, Mary L. Gower, and students, 1884-1885

description: Photograph of a group of about 37 students and their teachers (three[?], including Mary L. Gower) standing outside the Florence Avenue School, Los Angeles, 1884-1885. The wooden school house has a bell tower on top and is surrounded by trees.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7879
title: Boathouse on a lagoon at the Sunset Beach Club, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a boathouse on a lagoon at the Sunset Beach Club, ca.1905. The boathouse is at center and is a small wooden structure. A small wooden dock leads to the water, and several small boats are tied up alongside. There are seven people on the dock and boats, including two men in swimsuits at left. On the shore in the distance are several small one-and two-story houses.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7876
title: Southward view of children playing on Sunset Beach, ca.1905

description: Photograph of a southward view of children playing on Sunset Beach, ca.1905. There are several children shown, including a group of five young girls wearing dark dresses in the foreground at right. Several large piles of kelp have washed up on the shore at center. A row of small beach houses runs parallel to the waterline at right and disappears into the distance.