cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12059
title: View of a steam locomotive in front of the Santa Anita Railroad Station and Post Office, July 6, 1906

description: Photograph of a view of a steam locomotive in front of the Santa Anita Railroad Station and Post Office, July 6, 1906. The engine is at right and is pulling a long line of Pullman cars. The station is adjacent to the tracks at left and is a two-story brick building with decorative wood moldings. A second-story balcony looks out over the train tracks. A large crowd of people is gathered near the tracks at left, waiting to board the train. The right side of the tracks is bordered by a line of palm trees. Built in 1885, the station was dismantled and rebuilt at Los Angeles County Arboretum.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14198
title: View of Stanford University after the 1906 earthquake, 1906

description: Photograph of a view of Stanford University after the 1906 earthquake, 1906. A statue of L. Acassiz is in the foreground at left and is upside down. A tall, two-story building that resembles a large mansion is in the distance at center. A landscaped yard can be seen in front of the building, and it is surrounded by short palm trees. A cement walkway leads from the foreground to the building, and it is bordered by a low concrete wall. A lamppost with three arms is at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6467
title: Beach and the Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, ca.1940

description: Photograph of the beach and the Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, ca.1940. The beach is in the foreground and is a wide, sandy expanse occupied by hundreds of beachgoers lounging under umbrellas. Many people are swimming in the ocean in the distance at right. A large covered seating area is at left, and a tall bandstand is directly in front of it. The auditorium is in the background at right and is a massive rectangular building decorated by archways and arch-shaped windows. A walkway can be seen at right, and many people are visible. In the distance at left, a very tall building with a pointed tower can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5821
title: Birdseye view of the Rainbow Pier in Long Beach, ca.1935

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of the Rainbow Pier in Long Beach, ca.1935. The pier is at left and surrounds a the Municipal Auditorium, which is built on a small peninsula that juts into the water at left. A roller coaster can be seen in the distance at left. At center and right, the tall buildings of the city are visible. There are many of them, including one tall building with a conical tower on top. A low, gently sloping mountain can be seen in the distance at left, while the beach is visible in the foreground at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6036
title: Four young children in a garden in Pasadena(?), 1900-1910

description: Photograph of four young children in a garden in Pasadena(?), 1900-1910. Three girls and a boy are standing in a flower patch at center and looking at the camera. The girls are wearing long, light-colored dresses and the boy is wearing a dark jacket. The flower patch is at center and is bordered by a path at right and a grassy lawn at left. Many trees are visible in the background, and the corner of a house can be seen at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5019
title: View of Venice Beach with the pier in the background, ca.1910

description: Photograph of a view of Venice Beach with the pier in the background, ca.1910. The beach is in the foreground at left and is occupied by a small number of people. The ocean is at right, and a large wave is crashing violently on shore. The pier is visible in the distance at right and extends past the edge of the photograph from the shore. Several large buildings can be seen on the pier, and an old wooden sailing ship is visible near the middle of the wharf. A large, rectangular buildng can be seen in the distance at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6768
title: Exterior view of the Carnegie Library in Whittier, ca.1910

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Carnegie Library in Whittier, ca.1910. The Romanesque building is at center. It is two stories his and has a row of cylindrical columns supporting an overhang over the front porch. The eaves are decorated with scrolling. A wide set of stairs leads to the entrance at left, while a smaller side entrance can be seen at right. A stone retaining wall borders the lawn in front of the library in the foreground. In front of the wall, a cement sidewalk, a line of trees, and a dirt road are visible. A small clapboard house can be seen in the background at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7083
title: Children in La Fiesta de Los Angeles, ca.1900

description: Photograph of three children with a flower laden baby carriage (headed left) at La Fiesta de Los Angeles, ca.1900. Two little boys in white[?] pinafores with hats hold onto ribbons a la horses drawing a carriage, while the little girl, also dressed in white[?] "drives". A few other people (mostly children) are visible in the background amongst the trees and bushes.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6777
title: Exterior view of Union High School in Whittier, ca.1910

description: Photograph of an exterior view of Union High School in Whittier, ca.1910. The two-story school building is at center and its façade is facing slightly to the right. A large dome is visible on the flat roof, and the arched entryway is flanked by cylindrical columns. A sign over the door reads "High School". Rows of vertical rectangular windows can be seen on both stories. A closely manicured lawn is visible in the foreground, while a rickety wooden structure can be seen at left.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17599
title: View of a demolished street in San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, 1906

description: Photograph of a view of a demolished street in San Francisco after the earthquake and fire, 1906. The wide paved street is in the foreground and is lined with buildings whose facades have fallen off. The brick buildings are badly damaged, and rubble litters the street in front of them. A solitary pedestrian is walking down the middle of the road. In the background at center, the massive Call Building towers over the ruins around it. It has a tall tower with a dome on top and appears to be intact.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5044
title: Exterior view of a house at 909 Barrington Avenue proposed to be moved in connection with a filling operation south of Dorothy Avenue, October 26,1938

description: Photograph of an exterior view of a house at 909 Barrington Avenue proposed to be moved in connection with a filling operation south of Dorothy Avenue, October 26,1938. The small wooden house is at center and is at the base of a hill. Several sheets and other cloths are hanging from clotheslines outside the house, and stacks of boxes are visible along the alls. A three story house can be seen across a street, partially hidden from view by several tall trees. The hill in the foreground is covered with small rocks and a concrete cylinder.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5045
title: View of houses to be affected by a filling operation on the corner of Barrington Avenue and Dorothy Street in Westwood, October 26, 1938.

description: Photograph of a view of houses to be affected by a filling operation on the corner of Barrington Avenue and Dorothy Street in Westwood, October 26, 1938. A small, rectangular building is at center. It has three rectangular windows and a rectangular door with a triangular overhang. A small trailer with a "For Rent" sign is visible in the foreground. The house and the trailer are on a hill, the side of which is covered with rocks and bushes. Another house can be seen in the distance at left, and many tall trees can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5042
title: View of Barrington Avenue looking north from Ohio Avenue in Westwood before improvement, April 14, 1934

description: Photograph of a view of Barrington Avenue looking north from Ohio Avenue in Westwood before improvement, April 14, 1934. Barrington is at center and is a wide dirt road that heads over a hill in the distance. A line of utility poles parallels the street at left, and several large trees are at right. A high wire fence encircles a field at left, and a truck is parked near the side of the road at left. In the background at left, the roof of a small building is visible over the crest of the hill.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9759
title: View of buildings burning in the fire following the earthquake in San Francisco, 1906

description: Photograph of a view of buildings burning in the fire following the earthquake in San Francisco, 1906. Three tall buildings are at right. All have several rows of rectangular windows and tower over the dirt street below. In the distance at center, the massive Call Building can be seen sticking out through the thick smoke that blocks the sky. Several people and horse-drawn vehicles can be seen in the streets, and a hose is visible in the foreground at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9764
title: Demolition of the Grand Central Hotel on the corner of Third Street and Mission Street in San Francisco, 1906

description: Photograph of the demolition of the Grand Central Hotel on the corner of Third Street and Mission Street in San Francisco, 1906. The hotel is crashing to the ground in a cloud of dust in the distance at center. In the foreground, large piles of rubble and burned-out buildings are visible. A narrow dirt road is in the foreground at right. In the background at left, a tall scaffold is visible over the skyline. The top of the Call Building can be seen behind a tall rectangular building at center.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9806
title: Refugees gathered in front of the Dewey Monument in San Francisco's Union Square after the earthquake, April 18. 1906

description: Photograph of refugees gathered in front of the Dewey Monument in San Francisco's Union Square after the earthquake, April 18. 1906. The stone base of the monument is at center and dozens of men and women are gathered around it. The men are wearing dark suits, while the women are wearing dresses. Many are seated on wooded benches, and many barrels and crates can be seen. The tall frame of a building under construction is visible at left.; The base of the monument reads as follows: "Erected by the citizens of San Francisco to commemorate the victory of the American Navy under Commodore George Dewey at Manila Bay May First MDCCCXCV Secretary of the Navy John D. Long to Commodore George Dewey April 24, 1898 Was has been commenced between the United States and Spain Proceed at once to the Philippine Islands and capture or destroy the Spanish fleet".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m9754
title: View of buildings on fire in San Francisco following the earthquake, 1906

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of buildings on fire in San Francisco following the earthquake, 1906. The fire is burning in the background and creating a solid wall of dark smoke. In the foreground, dozens of closely spaced buildings are visible. On the streets between the buildings, many pedestrians can be seen fleeing the flames. All of the buildings visible in the photograph would later be destroyed.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1314
title: Interior view of the Securities First Savings Bank on the corner of Fourth Street and Spring Street in Los Angeles, 1909

description: Photograph of an interior view of the Securities First Savings Bank on the corner of Fourth Street and Spring Street in Los Angeles, 1909. The interior is lavishly decorated with marble walls and carved rectangular posts holding up the high ceilings. At right, a low marble wall surrounds a sitting area with several wooden desks and a leather couch. Mirrors line the right side of the room, and a large lamp hangs from the ceiling at center. A spittoon is visible at left, while a telephone can be seen in the foreground at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m11022
title: Mexican caballeros lined up for La Fiesta de Los Angeles in, 1903

description: Photograph of La Fiesta de Los Angeles parade with about 30 Mexican caballeros lined up on their horses in the street, 1903. Each rider is wearing a sombrero (the first rider has tassles hanging from his) and a dark decorative vest and trousers over a light shirt. A 2-story building with a sign on it reading ..."Groceries, tea, coffee" is behind them.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m241
title: Birdseye view of the intersection of Twenty-third Street and Flower Street in Los Angeles, 1920-1929

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of the intersection of Twenty-third Street and Flower Street in Los Angeles, 1920-1929. The intersection of the two paved streets is at center and its border is painted with light paint. Three early-model automobiles are stopped at a light at left. The streets are bordered by wide concrete sidewalks. A large number of two-story houses can be seen in the background at left. Many trees are visible, including a row of small palm trees planted along the side of the road at center. A man is standing on a street corner at right next to a fire hydrant.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1871
title: View of the Los Angeles County Court House on Poundcake Hill, 1906

description: Photograph of a view of the Los Angeles County Court House on Poundcake Hill, 1906. The courthouse, which was built in 1888 and demolished 1933, stands at left. It is a massive stone building with a large rectangular clock tower at center. Its walls are decorated with several columns and towers, and arch-shaped windows can be seen along its perimeter. An American flag flies from the top of the tower. Several other three- and four-story buildings can be seen packed closely together in the foreground at right. Caption below the image reads: "As it is Today / The Court House Detnention Home in foreground. To the right the Bullard Block.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m7734
title: Orange County Armistice Day celebration in Huntington Beach, November 11, 1924

description: Photograph of the Orange County Armistice Day celebration in Huntington Beach, November 11, 1924. A paved street lined with two-story buildings is at center. Many early-model automobiles are parked along the sides, and hundreds of pedestrians can be seen along the sidewalks. Three American flags are hung from a wire over the street, while more flags can be seen along the road. A large sign over the street in the background reads "Orange County Armistice Day Celebration November 11".; Other legible signs include, from left to right: "Obarr's Drugs Soda", "Daley's", "Huntington Cleaners Dryers", "The Palace Billiards", "Hotel", "Buffet", "Trust and Savings Bank", "Bank Hotel", "Furnished R[ooms]", "Home State Bank", "Billiards", "Paint", "Home Dining Room", and "Drug".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m282
title: Streetcars on Hill Street looking north from Fifth Street in Los Angeles, ca.1924

description: Photograph of streetcars on Hill Street looking north from Fifth Street in Los Angeles, ca.1924. A long line of streetcars is moving down tracks on Hill Street, and another streetcar is passing on an intersecting street. Many automobiles are parked along the paved roads, and dozens of pedestrians are visible on the concrete sidewalks. Several tall buildings, including two buildings over seven stories high are visible on the sides of the roads. A tree can be seen in the foreground at left.; Legible signs include, from left to right: "Douglas Fairbanks The Thief of Bagdad", "Littles", "Los Angeles School of Optometry Eye Clinic", "Venice", "Slow", "Stop", "Absolutely Fireproof", "Schofield Engineering-Construction Company Constructing Engineers", "Los Angeles Ideal Office Building", "405 So. Hill St.", "Dentist", "The Owl Drug Co.", "Chiropractor Enter 506", "M & G Florist", and "Telephone".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12442
title: Three men standing in front of Pacific Electric car number four hundred eighteen in Long Beach, 1908

description: Photograph of three men standing in front of Pacific Electric car number 418 in Long Beach, 1908. The electric railway car is at center and is a long vehicle lined with large glass windows. Open doorways are visible at the front and back of the car. A long metal arm connects the car to a thin wire overhead. Three men are standing near the front door. They are all facing forward and are visible wearing railroad uniforms, including dark suits and light-colored hats.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m18688
title: Aerial view of Westwood from north of Wilshire Boulevard, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an aerial view of Westwood from north of Wilshire Boulevard, [s.d.]. The area shown is lightly developed. In the bottom right corner, several small houses have been constructed along meandering roads, but the rest of the area is mostly open space divided by roads. A small lake is visible at center. The top edge of the image is lined with mountains, and many trees can be seen at right. Photoprint reads: "Spence Air Photos, 3614 W. Pico, Los Angeles 6, Cal".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m5133
title: View above the clouds from the top of Mount Wilson in Altadena, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of a view above the clouds from the top of Mount Wilson in Altadena, [s.d.]. The view is dominated by low clouds, which block the ground from sight. A mountain top sticks up above the clouds at right, and several trees can be seen in the foreground. At a higher altitude, sunlight can be seen breaking through a layer of wispy clouds.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20363
title: Aerial view of downtown Los Angeles, looking north from Eleventh Street, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an aerial view of downtown Los Angeles, looking north from Eleventh Street, [s.d.]. City hall is visible in the distance at center and can be identified by its large rectangular towers. Many other fairly tall buildings are crowded onto small city blocks at center. Most are rectangular in shape. In the distance at right, three massive cylindrical tanks can be seen. Wide streets divide the buildings, and several automobiles can be seen throughout the area.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6771
title: Exterior view of the California State Reform School in Whittier, ca.1910

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the California State Reform School in Whittier, ca.1910. The four-story brick building is in the distance at center. A tall rectangular clock tower with a smaller tower on the side of it rises from the middle of the buildings. Rows of arched windows and dormers are visible. A large circular plaza is visible in front of the building, and several trees are visible. Two big stone columns flank an entry road in the foreground, and a sign is posted near the road.; The sign reads "No visitors admitted Saturday or Sunday except by special permit. No driving or wandering about the grounds allowed. Parties wishing to visit the school will first apply at the office. No visitors admitted by Girls Department without an order from the Sup't. By order of Board of Trustees".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6016
title: Aerial view of the Colorado Street bridge in Pasadena with the Rose Bowl in the background, December 18, 1935

description: Photograph of an aerial view of the Colorado Street bridge in Pasadena with the Rose Bowl in the background, December 18, 1935. The long bridge curves over a wide gorge at center. There are many trees visible around the bridge, and several smaller bridges can be seen. A small number of buildings is scattered through the trees. In the distance at left, the Rose Bowl is visible in a large flat area of land. The city of Pasadena sprawls out at right, and a mountain range runs across the background of the image.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m10744
title: Plummer's Vaquero Club during Los Angeles Fiesta, 1901

description: Photograph of the Plummer's Vaquero Club, 14 caballeros (including 2 women) astride horses, during La Fiesta de Los Angeles of 1901. Each rider wears a sombrero (except the women) and a dark decorative jacket and trousers. They are standing beside each other on a dirt surface. One of the horses is a lighter color than black or brown.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1554
title: Birdseye view of the proposed site for Union Station in Los Angeles, August 27, 1935

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of the proposed site for Union Station in Los Angeles, August 27, 1935. The site for the station is at center and is a large dirt lot. The land has been flattened and graded in many areas, and a large mechanical crane can be seen in the middle of the land. Large streets surround the lot, and many closely spaced buildings are visible. A tall building can be seen in the distance at left. In the background, several low hills covered with trees can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1552
title: Birdseye view of the proposed site for the Union Station terminal in Los Angeles before construction, December 12, 1933

description: Photograph of a birdseye view of the proposed site for the Union Station terminal in Los Angeles before construction, December 12, 1933. The terminal site is at center and is occupied by an extensive collection of warehouses and other large, low buildings. A railroad yard can be seen at right, and many boxcars are visible. A tall building sticks up above the skyline at left next to a hill that has been cleared of trees and graded. A mountain range can be seen in the distance through some haze.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m1558
title: Exterior view of the Crocker mansion on the corner of Third Street and Olive Street in Los Angeles, [s.d.]

description: Photograph of an exterior view of the Crocker mansion on the corner of Third Street and Olive Street in Los Angeles, [s.d.]. The large Queen Anne-style house is on a hill at center. It is three stories high and has a slim cylindrical tower on the corner at right. A covered porch and a covered second-story balcony are visible, as is an open observation room above the third floor. The hill in front of the house is covered with eucalyptus trees, and a concrete path leads down the hill from the house.; Printed on back of photoprint: "Lemuel S. Ellis, landscape photographer. Los Angeles, California. P.O. Box No 200."
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m6748
title: View of a field in Torrance, 1912

description: Photograph of a view of a field in Torrance, 1912. A field fills the image, stretching to the horizon. The area in the foreground appears to be flood-damaged, with rows of dead and broken plant stalks that protrude from the bare dirt. Many of the stalks are shriveled and bent.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20387
title: Panorama of Union Square in San Francisco, showing a park amidst highrise buildings, ca.1930-1939

description: Photograph of a panorama of Union Square in San Francisco, showing a park amidst highrise buildings, ca.1930-1939. A large corinthian column, topped by a statue, sits at the center of the image amidst five islands of park land. Paved paths circle the column and the islands, leading to the surrounding streets. Highrise buildings fill the background. The rooftops of two buildings are visible in the left and right foregrounds. A billboard advertising "Sunkist. A Big Help to Health. Best for Juice- and Every Use" tops a building in the right centerground. Legible signs, from left to right, include: "United Air Lines", "Drake-Wiltshire Hotel", "Hotel Plaza", "Calver[?]. The Whiskey Everybody Likes", "Packard. Earle C. Packard, Inc", "and "Howard Building".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m20388
title: View of Corkscrew Canyon in Death Valley, showing an automobile, [s.d]

description: Photograph of a view of Corkscrew Canyon in Death Valley, showing an automobile, [s.d]. The bare hills of Corkscrew Canyon fill the image, stretching to the horizon. A road curves through the center of the image, from the lower left to the upper right, winding around the hills. An automobile sits on the road at the center of the image, while a person stands to its right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m4509
title: View of the Los Angeles Harbor, showing the schooner "Meteor" being towed by a tugboat, ca.1900/1909

description: Photograph of a view of the Los Angeles Harbor, showing the schooner "Meteor" being towed by a tugboat, ca.1900/1909. Various boats sit, docked, along the left edge of the image, while a pier and other boats sit along the right edge. At center, the schooner "Meteor" is towed by a tugboat whose smokestack emits a cloud of steam or smoke. Other boats and buildings are visible at the horizon, at the far edge of the harbor's waters.