cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12034
title: Drawing advertising Santa Fe Railway travel, depicting passengers on the platform, December 1890

description: Photograph of a drawing advertising Santa Fe Railway travel, depicting passengers on the platform, December 1890. A group of passengers in coats and hats are depicted at center, standing outside ornately decorated train cars. To the lower right, a caption heading reads "Santa Fe Route. The Red Express". The image may have been a cover for the December 1890 issue of "Century Magazine".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12056
title: Cover of the printed invitation that the San Diego Chamber of Commerce issued for its "through to San Diego" railroad celebration held November 18, 1885

description: Photograph of the cover of the printed invitation that the San Diego Chamber of Commerce issued for its "through to San Diego" railroad celebration held November 18, 1885. A steam locomotive is shown diagonally across the center of the invitation, above which the words "Railroad Celebration" can be seen. Below, the words "San Diego, Wednesday, November 18th, 1885" are positioned.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12055
title: Drawn Santa Fe Railway advertisement depicting coach-travel to California in "The Olden Days", December 1890

description: Photograph of a drawn Santa Fe Railway advertisement depicting coach-travel to California in "The Olden Days", December 1890. The drawing, which may be part of the December 1890 issue of "Century Magazine" shows a horse-drawn coach careening out of control with the caption "The leaders are loose!" above it. Below, the caption "California is now reached in the most comfortable manner over the Santa Fe Route" can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12089
title: Horse-drawn carts being used for construction on a segment of Southern Pacific Railroad in a mountainous region, ca.1860

description: Photograph of horse-drawn carts being used for construction on a segment of Southern Pacific Railroad in a mountainous region, ca.1860. At center, five carts can be seen at the bottom of a mound of loose-earth, above which five more can be seen with their carts tilted back toward the viewer. Nine men attend to the lower carts. In the distance, lumber can be seen on the mountainside just above the road.; Photoprint reads: "None of the facilities for large scale construction work were to be had when the first lines of the Southern Pacific and its parent organization (Central Pacific) were being built in the West. One-horse dump carts, wheelbarrows  and Chinese laborers took the place of the modern steam derricks and large scrapers. Dynamite was not then in use and black powder wa the only explosive used in blasting through hundreds of feet of solid granite walls. Building of these rail lines, particularly through the mountainous country, is considered one of the greatest engineering achievements of all times".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12119
title: Railway Express Agency local delivery dock, showing packages being prepared for dispatch, ca.1940

description: Photograph of a Railway Express Agency local delivery dock, showing packages being prepared for dispatch, ca.1940. Conveyor belts can be seen leading down the center of the warehouse interior, boxes moving along them. To the left, smaller, self-contained belts lead to the open backs of truck, into which it appears boxes are being loaded. To the right, a collection of signs read "Twinkle twi[nkle] little star, do [not] drop it from t[he] car. If workin[g] [on] the line, hand[le] each piece as [though] it were thine", "Look sharp, be sharp. Ring the bell. Chase old man claim down the well", and other, illegible signs.; Photoprint reads: "Railway Express Agency, Inc. 357 Aliso Street, Los Angeles. Los Angeles local delivery assort dock showing packages being prepared for dispatch in street vehicles and conveyer operation".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12124
title: Railway Express Agency local delivery dock, showing packages being prepared for dispatch, ca.1940

description: Photograph of an Railway Express Agency local delivery dock, showing packages being prepared for dispatch, ca.1940. Under a lighted canopy, wooden carts loaded with boxes can be seen. At center, a man with a hat can be seen attending to the foremost cart.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12125
title: Railway Express Agency packages loaded on "stream liner" train bound for eastern points, ca.1940

description: Photograph of Railway Express Agency packages loaded on "stream liner" train bound for eastern points, ca.1940. A train of locomotive cars can be seen at stretching from the left foreground to the right distance. Along the platform at center, empty wooden carts can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12127
title: Workers loading boxes of walnuts on Union Pacific Railroad car, ca.1940

description: Photograph of workers loading boxes of walnuts on Union Pacific Railroad car, ca.1940. Three men in gloves and striped work clothes are pictured at center, unloading the boxes from a hand-truck onto a freight car. In the background, more boxes are visible on a second hand-truck.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17105
title: Old olive trees in front of the fachada of Mission San Antonio de Padua, California, ca.1906

description: Photograph of old olive trees in front of the fachada of Mission San Antonio de Padua, California, ca.1906. They obscure the walls and arched entryways of the church behind them. A simple tall wooden cross is set upon the corner brick tower at right.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12061
title: Railroad track on east side of the Salton Sea, showing a drainage system running diagonal to it, ca.1910

description: Photograph of railroad track on east side of the Salton Sea, showing a drainage system running diagonal to it, ca.1910. The tracks are shown at right, leading into the distance, while at right, a small hump of earth runs diagonal to the tracks stopping just at the line of utility poles that follows to the left of the tracks. Just left of center, a rectangular arrangement of posts can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12060
title: Railroad track on east side of the Salton Sea, showing a trestle in the distance, ca.1910

description: Photograph of a railroad track on east side of the Salton Sea, showing a trestle in the distance, ca.1910. The tracks are shown at center, skirted by a short plank fence at left. Below the tracks, a mound of gravel that had to be hauled-in during construction can be seen, supporting them. Utility poles and a road running perpendicular can be seen in the distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12062
title: Two men operating a locomotive engine, ca.1920

description: Photograph of two men operating a locomotive engine, ca.1920. At right, the first man leans out of one of the locomotive windows, looking backward. To the left and deeper in the engine, the second man is draped in shadow, operating what appear to be controls.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12112
title: Five women standing with a railroad official on the rear of a Denver & Rio Grande Western car in turn-of-the-century costume, Knott's Berry Farm, ca.1952

description: Photograph of five women standing with a railroad official on the rear of a Denver & Rio Grande Western car in turn-of-the-century costume, Knott's Berry Farm, ca.1952. The women, four of whom are in darkly-colored dresses, are pictured on the end of the train's caboose, the rightmost woman having her ticket punched by the conductor at right.; Originally, the photograph was captioned as "Five women standing with a railroad official on the rear of a stationary train in turn-of-the-century costume, ca.1930".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12079
title: Two connected railway cars, showing passengers through a window at left, ca.1930

description: Photograph of two connected railway cars, showing passengers through a window at left, ca.1930. At left, the silhouettes of two passengers' heads can be seen through an open window, which is situated just above a "3" etched on the side of the car. The second car is pictured at left. An accordion-style tube of soft-looking material connects the two cars.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12081
title: Crowd near the locomotive "The Royal Scot," circa 1930

description: Photograph of a crowd near the locomotive "The Royal Scot," circa 1930. A crowd of men, women and children are pictured in the lower foreground, most of whom are turned away from the viewer, towards the train. The train itself is pictured facing right, with men in coveralls attending to it. Just center, a man and woman in the crowd are turned towards the viewer.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12083
title: Freight cars near the power plant for the Santa Fe Railway ice plant, Yard "B", San Bernardino, CA, ca.1930

description: Photograph of freight cars near the power plant for the Santa Fe Railway ice plant, Yard "B", San Bernardino, CA, ca.1930. Two lines of freight cars are pictured leading diagonally from the left distance to the right foreground, the leftmost line fronted by a locomotive engine billowing smoke. The power plant stands at right, displaying three inactive smoke stacks prominently.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12082
title: Workers inside a building supplying refrigeration to freight cars, ca.1920

description: Photograph of workers inside a building supplying refrigeration to frieght cars, ca.1920. To the right, two men can be seen attending to a forked set of wide pipe which is situated above what appear to be two orifices in what may be the roof of a freight car. A third man can be seen walking along wooden planks in the left distance.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12078
title: Two women, one of whom is putting on makeup at a mirror, in a new lightweight steel railroad car, ca.1930

description: Photograph of two women, one of whom is putting on makeup at a mirror, in a new lightweight steel railroad car, ca.1930. The car is filled with an array of love seats and matching armchairs. At center, a woman in a jacket and hat holds a cigarette with a gloved hand. Just right of center and more in the foreground, the second woman peers into a mirror and applies powder. Windows can be seen to either side of the mirror.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17106
title: Ruins of Mission San Antonio de Padua, California, ca.1906

description: Photograph of the ruins of Mission San Antonio de Padua, California, ca.1906. Timbers lay akimbo around the stumps of worn adobe brick walls. Part of a pillar stands in the foreground. The vegetation encroaches on the structure growing on top of some of the walls.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12065
title: Combination sleeping berth/commissary of the Pullman Palace Car "Gem", ca.1880

description: Photograph of the combination sleeping berth/commissary of the Pullman Palace Car "Gem", ca.1880. The right side of the car is shown converted into beds, while the left remains arranged for dining. Photoprint reads "Tables are placed between the birth seats, providing 'dining room' facilities".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12071
title: Floor laid for a railroad box car constructed at Los Angeles General shops, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a floor laid for a railroad box car constructed at Los Angeles General shops, ca.1900. At center, a long wooden palette is pictured on a set of rails, bordered to either side by elevated planks. To the right, several men can be seen behind a stack of lumber.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12070
title: Horse and wagon transporting a new underframe for railroad car constructed at Los Angeles General Shops, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a horse and wagon transporting a new underframe for railroad car constructed at Los Angeles General Shops, ca.1900. Just left of center, a man on a wooden cart holds the reigns of a horse in front of him. Behind the cart at right, a metal beam is held on wheels, just in front of an open barn-like structure.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12069
title: Western Union line men erecting the Hoover Dam line along the right-of-way of the branch railroad of Union Pacific Railroad, ca.1900

description: Photograph of Western Union line men erecting the Hoover Dam line along the right-of-way of the branch railroad of Union Pacific Railroad, ca.1900. At center, a group of five men help to push a utility pole upright from its base, while a sixth at right uses a pole to push the top. Farther left, a seventh supervises. An automobile can be seen near railroad tracks in the background.; Photoprint reads "Wherever a railroad is built there must be a means of communication for train dsipatchers. Here is a crew of Western Union line men putting the Hoover Dam line in shape along the right-of-way of the branch RR of the Union Pacific. This line will run into Boulder City with the RR with branches to Hoover Dam site. Five units of wires will serve the outside county with news of the progress of work and other items going over these wires".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12080
title: Penzoil Company's James V. Leonett examining the train orders of locomotive engineer S.C. Mason of Southern Pacific Railroad, ca.1920

description: Photograph of Penzoil Company's James V. Leonett examining the train orders of locomotive engineer S.C. Mason of Southern Pacific Railroad, ca.1920. Warehouse superintendent Leonett is shown at right, facing Mason. Mason, at left, has his foot on the front grille of the locomotive, and is gesturing over his shoulder with his thumb. Photoprint reads: "verifying fact that train came through directly from Pennsylvania to west coast with express dispatch".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12318
title: Type 4-10-2 three-cylinder locomotive owned and operated by Railway and Locomotive Historical Society, Inc., 1962

description: Photograph of type 4-10-2 three-cylinder locomotive owned and operated by Railway and Locomotive Historical Society, Inc., 1962. At center, a large darkly-colored locomotive can be seen on a railroad track. On the right, a small bell is visible hanging near an exhaust chimney protruding from the top of the engine's boiler. To the left of the chimney, two steam domes can be seen along the top of the boiler. Along the side of the locomotive, five large wheels and numerous smaller wheels are visible connected with several gears and rods. The locomotive pulls a tender with the words "Southern Pacific" painted on its side. In the foreground, nothing can be seen except for a lone gas tank on a barren field. Text at the bottom of the photograph reads: "4-10-2 type 3-cylinder locomotive owned and operated by Railway and Locomotive Historical Society, Inc.".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12364
title: Orange grove, showing Southern Pacific passenger train moving in the background, ca.1880

description: Photograph of orange grove, showing Southern Pacific passenger train moving in the background, ca.1880. At center, a large orange grove is clearly visible. Numerous lines of orange trees can be seen stretching from the left to the right of the image. In the background, a five-compartment passenger train can be seen moving to the right. Several windows line the side of the back three compartments, while very few windows can be seen along the two compartments directly behind the train. Above the train, large plumes of white smoke are clearly seen tilting to the left. Beyond the train, several more orchard fields are visible. In the extreme background, an enormous mountain frames the bleak sky.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12377
title: Southern Pacific Tehachapi Loop, showing mountains obscuring the shot, May 1924 (August 1929?)

description: Photograph of Southern Pacific Tehachapi Loop, showing mountains obscuring the shot, May 1924 (August 1929?). To the far right, a bending railroad track is visible next to a small mountain and passes to the left over a support bridge. At center, the railroad track becomes visible and is seen moving farther to the left. In the far background to the left, the curved track once again becomes visible. The track continues moving right until it is obscured by the large mountain. Several trees can be seen lining the track on either side, and trees also appear on the mountain that obscures the track. In the extreme foreground, several trees and utility poles are visible. In the extreme background, a large mountain range spotted with vegetation can be seen.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12098
title: River Station freight yards near South Broadway, 1930

description: Photograph of the River Station railroad freight yards near South Broadway, moving freight to Los Angeles Harbor, 1930. Hundreds of dark freight cars sit on parallel tracks across the yard at center. Smoke stacks billow over the background.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12411
title: Trolley cart near a rock quarry, Brush Canyon, 1909

description: Photograph of a trolley cart near a rock quarry, Brush Canyon, 1909. At center, two men stand on the platform of a long trolley cart and pose beside another man in a tall rectangular box. The small box has windows on all its sides and a small light near its top can be see. Tall wooden rails line both sides of the platform, and the small rectangular box lies in the middle. To the right, a similar structure with three men standing on its platform can be seen. Behind both these platforms, long lines are carts can be seen stretching into the distance. In the background, an enormous wooden structure with ramps connected to the side of a mountain is visible. A man can be seen standing near one of the ramps. To the right, additional wooden structures can be seen on the mountain as well as vegetation. In the extreme foreground, various vegetation lies near the track to the left of the cart.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m17107
title: Brick construction on the fachada of Mission San Antonio de Padua, California, ca.1906

description: Photograph of the brick construction on the fachada of Mission San Antonio de Padua, California, ca.1906. An empty bell tower stands on the corner. Two arched entryways pierce the facade below. The under structure of wooden slats is exposed on roof. A wire fence, at right, meets the corner of the building.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m14385
title: Mission Santa Barbara, showing holy garden, California, 1898

description: Photograph of Mission Santa Barbara, showing holy garden, California, 1898. At center, various types of flora can be seen growing within the holy garden. The plants and trees are very diverse ranging from a pine tree, at right, to a Joshua tree, at left. Behind the trees, two large buildings can be seen surrounding the garden. Beyond the buildings, the top of the bell towers of the church are visible. The holy garden was an area in which women were not allowed to enter.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12406
title: Demolition of cable road on First Street, showing two supporting scenes, ca.1900

description: Photograph of demolition of cable road on First Street, showing two supporting scenes, ca.1900. At center, a large picture shows four men standing near rubble composed of both cement and metallic rods. The pairs of metallic rods stretch ahead of the men and far into the background behind the men. To the right, a large group of men stand near piles of rubble watching. A description below the image reads: "Taking Up the Cable Road 1st St. Between Spring and Broadway". Above this image to the left, a small picture with the description "Original Horse Car Equipment" shows a small trolley car being pulled by a single horse. To the right, the description "First Type of Electric Car 1891" shows the bottom portion of a trolley cart on a track.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12488
title: Close-up view of Pacific Electric hotel trolley car, ca.1900

description: Photograph of a close-up view of Pacific Electric hotel trolley car, ca.1900. At center, a large Pacific Electric trolley car is seen facing to the left. The body of the car is lightly-colored and rectangular in form. Four windows can be seen lining the face of the car, while thirteen windows line the side of the car. Above the front face of the trolley, a small rectangular sign reads: "Maryland Special". Similarly, the side of the car is painted with the words: "Hotels: Virginia-Maryland".  Atop the trolley's surface, a wire is seen extending to something above the car. In the far background, several utility poles and buildings can be seen. In the foreground, multiple curved metal tracks lie adjacent to the trolley.; Description on the back of the photoprint reads, "Old PE Hotel car ran between Maryland hotel in Pasadena, and Virginia hotel in Long Beach. Car was painted pure white with gold leaf lettering. The fastest regularly scheduled car on old PE (pre 1911) system. Company records show official clocked speed at right close to 109 MPH".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12476
title: Pacific Electric tracks running parallel to Huntington Drive, ca.1905(1895?)

description: Photograph of  Pacific Electric tracks running parallel to Huntington Drive, ca.1905(1895?). At center, a wide dirt road extending straight into the horizon is identified as "Huntington Drive" by the photograph. A single pair of tracks can be seen running down the center of the road. To the left, a wooden fence with several trees line the side of the road. To the right, pairs of railroad tracks are visible. Between the tracks several utility poles can be seen running parallel to the tracks extending into the horizon. To the right of the tracks, several more trees and various vegetation are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12604
title: Two Trackless Trolley in Laurel Canyon, ca.1910-1920

description: Photograph of two Trackless Trolley in Laurel Canyon, ca.1910-1920. At center, two darkly-colored, rectangular trolleys can be seen. Large metallic rods are visible extending from the top of each trolley car. These rods are seen connecting to two parallel wires seen at the top of the image. Several passengers can be seen sitting within each trolley. The trolley on the left features a single light on its frontal face, while two lights and a small stepladder can be seen on the back of the trolley on the right.  Four small wheels connected to two separate axles support the frame of the trolley. Further to the left and right of both trolleys, large trees and vegetation are seen lining the dirt road. In the extreme background, a large mountain covered with vegetation is visible. Description at bottom of image reads: "In 1912 Charles Mann, a Realtor and Richard Shoemaker, an Engineer, introduced there Trackless Trolleys to stimulate land sales in Laurel Canyon, operating from Sunset Blvd., to The Tavern, junction of Lookout Mt. Road. They were discontinued in 1918".
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12492
title: Trolley car passing along a large building, ca.1930

description: Photograph of a trolley car passing along a large building, ca.1930. At center, a large rectangular trolley is seen moving along a street. Thirteen windows are seen along the side of the trolley, and three large rectangles form the doorway at its center. Several passengers can be seen sitting near the windows of the car. Along the top of the trolley, a large metallic rod is seen extending to a group of wires above. Below the trolley, four wheels can be seen from the side supporting the structure. In the extreme background, a large building with several windows can be seen. To the right, two small figures are visible.
DOI: 10.25549/chs-m12493
title: Street trolley car passing a street corner, ca.1930

description: Photograph of street trolley car passing a street corner, ca.1930. At center, a large rectangular trolley car is visible passing along a street. Fourteen windows can be seen along the side of the trolley, and several passengers are visible within the car. On the side of the trolley at center, three long rectangles form the doorway for the vehicle. From the top of the trolley, a large metallic rod can be seen extending towards the upper-right. In the foreground to the left, the back of a single man can be seen. The man is wearing a lightly-colored suit and matching hat. In the background behind the trolley, several windows and signs on the side of a corner building can be seen.