Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

- Night Scene, Ocean Park and Santa Monica, Cal. as seen from the Pier
- Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Roller coasters--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles;
- A nighttime view of amusement rides in Ocean Park, California. The Dragon Gorge Scenic Railway appears in the center of the image. The twin red pagodas which adorn the façade of the Dragon Gorge's entrance are seen above the roller coaster's...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Eric von Stroheim's Famous Monte Carlo Set
- Motion pictures--Setting and scenery--California--Los Angeles; Silent films--Setting and scenery--California--Los Angeles;
- A nighttime view of the Monte Carlo set for the movie, "Foolish Wives." Three large, ornate building facades surround a brightly-lit plaza with several people, streetlights and landscaping.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Ship Cafe, Venice, California
- Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Restaurants--Decoration--California--Los Angeles;
- A three-quarters view of the Ship Cafe as it stood after 1924; two cars are parked to the left of the entrance, small flags are strung over the ships two large masts.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Newhall, Cal.
- Streets--California--Newhall; Stores, Retail--California--Newhall;
- A view looking down an unidentified street in Newhall. Businesses including a cafe, drug store, gas station, and hotel line the street, and flags hang from lines over the street.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Secnic [sic] Railway, "Dragon Gorge," at Ocean Park, Cal.
- Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Roller coasters--California--Los Angeles;
- A view of the entrance to the Dragon Gorge scenic railway amusement ride in Ocean Park, California. A sign reading "Dragon Gorge" appears in the center. Two sculpted green dragons flank the entrance. People in early 20th century style...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Amusement Row showing ball room, Venice, Cal.
- Dance halls--California--Los Angeles; Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles;
- A view of the main walkway of the Venice Amusement Pier. Tn the foreground on the left is the Dance Hall; to the right is "The Bobs" roller coaster entrance. American and British flags hang from poles extending out from the buildings.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- A street scene at Venice, Cal.
- Streets--California--Los Angeles; Central business districts--California--Los Angeles; Canals--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles;
- A view of Windward Avenue in Venice, California with the grand lagoon in the foreground. Tourists dressed in early 20th century style clothing crowd the avenue and the bank of the lagoon. A boater rows a small boat on the lagoon. The mast of the...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Birdseye: view of resorts near Los Angeles, California
- Piers--California--Los Angeles; Seaside resorts--California--Los Angeles; Tourist camps & hostels--California--Los Angeles; Canals--California--Los Angeles; Boardwalks--California--Los Angeles; Soldiers' homes--California--Los Angeles;
- An aerial view of the Los Angeles basin looking towards the east with a distorted perspective focusing on Venice. The Venice pier appears prominently in the foreground. The Venice canals appear near the center of the image. Popular tourist areas...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Bimini Hot Springs, Los Angeles, Cal.
- Hot springs--California--Los Angeles; Bathhouses--California--Los Angeles; Swimming Pools--California--Los Angeles;
- An exterior view of the Bimini Hot Springs building in Los Angeles, California. The side of the building reads, "Bimini Hot Springs, School of Swimming, Learn to Swim Gracefully." The building is surrounded by trees, with grassy open...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Dance Pavilion on the Pier, Venice, California
- Dance halls--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles;
- Exterior view of the Venice Dance Hall located on the main walkway of the Venice Pier. Visitors to the pier crowd the walkway. American flags fly above the building while other flags are draped across the building.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Los Angeles Police Academy, unique combat range
- Police shooting ranges--California--Los Angeles; Police training--California--Los Angeles;
- High-angle view of the firing range at Los Angeles Police Academy in Elysian Park, with officers firing at targets.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Fosgate and Rees' Mission Soda Fountain : the largest in the world, 100 ft. long, Los Angeles, California.
- Confectioners--California--Los Angeles; Restaurants--California--Los Angeles;
- Interior view looking down the length of Fosgate and Rees' Mission Soda Fountain. On the left, the wall is lined with shelves and counters filled with candy. On the right, a bar and soda fountain runs the length of the store.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Ocean Front at beginning of fire, Sept. 3, 1912, Ocean Park, Cal.
- Fires--California--Santa Monica; Pedestrian areas--California--Santa Monica;
- View of Ocean Front Walk during the fire of September 3, 1912; some pedestrians watch the fire while others leave the area.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Gift shops--California--Los Angeles;
- View of Sun Mun Way on west side of Central Plaza; benches; signs above door read: Rice Bowl, Entrance; Lim's Cafe; and Tuey Far Low; benches; signs on balcony read:"Dancing, Cocktails, and Chinese Food" sign on roof reads:"Rice...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Amusements on the Pier, Venice, California
- Boardwalks--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles; Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Confectioners--California--Los Angeles;
- View of the Amusement rides Noah's Ark and The Big Dipper on the eastern end of Venice pier; Leiningers Salt Water Taffy can be seen to the west of Noah's Ark.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Angel's Flight, Los Angeles.
- Railroads, cable--California--Los Angeles; Street railroads--California--Los Angeles;
- View of the Angel's Flight railway and surrounding buildings at 3rd and Hill Streets in downtown Los Angeles. The cars are painted bright orange and black, and there is an ornate arch at the base of the hill in matching colors. The bottom floor...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- The Angels Flight, Los Angeles, Cal.
- Railroads, cable--California--Los Angeles; Street railroads--California--Los Angeles;
- View of the Angel's Flight railway and surrounding buildings at 3rd and Hill Streets in downtown Los Angeles. The cars are painted white, and at the base of the track is a large, ornate arch. To the left of the track is the Ferguson Building,...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Concessions on the Pier, Venice, California
- Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Dance halls--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles;
- View of the midway and concessions on the Venice pier looking inland. To the left is the Dance Hall building; the arched entrance near the center of the view is the entrance to the Racing Derby; on the right side part of "The Bobs"...
- Changing Face of Southern California