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    • Bishop, California.  Blizzard of 1933

    • Bishop, California. Blizzard of 1933

    • Blizzards--California--Bishop; Horse-drawn vehicles; Horses; Commercial buildings--California--Bishop; School Buildings--California--Bishop; Sleds and Sleighs;

    • Horse-drawn sled, with groceries and two children and one woman. In the background are a tire store, telephone lines and poles, and the Old Bishop Grade School, which was located at West Line and Warren Streets. Inscription on bottom front of...
    • Bishop, California. Fairground

    • Bishop, California. Fairground

    • Automobiles; Fairs--California--Bishop; Buildings--Bishop--California;

    • Fairground at Bishop, California. Grandstands at right of photograph; judging tower at left. Automobiles, both parked and proceeding to fairground. Buildings in background. White Mountains are in the background. Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Bishop, California.  Fourth of July Parade

    • Bishop, California. Fourth of July Parade

    • Streets--California--Bishop--20th century; Fourth of July; Fourth of July celebrations--California--Bishop; Community life--Bishop--California;

    • Fourth of July Parade most likely in Bishop, California, at the intersection of Main and Line Streets. Man on stilts in parade, at left. Spectators on roofs of buildings. Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Bishop, California. Threshing

    • Bishop, California. Threshing

    • Agricultural machinery & implements--California--Bishop; Threshing machines--California--Bishop; Farm life--California--Bishop;

    • Threshing operation on farm at Bishop, California. Threshing machines are most likely steam powered. Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Bodie, California

    • Bodie, California

    • Gold mines and mining--California--Bodie; Mine buildings--California--Bodie--20th century;

    • Although unidentified on the photograph, the layout of the town indicates that this mining town is Bodie, California. Tailings at left center with the Standard stamp mill in left background (white building with chute). Cluster of buildings in right...
    • Bodie, California. Drilling Contest

    • Bodie, California. Drilling Contest

    • Gold miners--California--Bodie; Gold mines and mining--California--Bodie; Boring--California--Bodie; Ghost towns--California--Bodie;

    • Drilling contest at Bodie, California; John Black is recorded as the umpire. Participants with drills at bottom-right, around rock. Mine shaft and houses on opposite slope. A copy made in 1952 of original photograph. Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Bodie, California. Main Street

    • Bodie, California. Main Street

    • Gold mines and mining--California--Bodie; Streets--California--Bodie; Ghost towns--California--Bodie;

    • Main street of mining town of Bodie, California. Photographer's inscription on front of photograph: "Main Street. Bodie, Calif. H.W.M. 704." Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Canal scene at Venice, California.

    • Canal scene at Venice, California.

    • Canals--California--Los Angeles; Gondolas--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles; Tourism--California--Los Angeles; Tourist camps, hostels, etc.--California--Los Angeles;

    • View of the Grand Canal in Venice, California looking towards the east. Tourists in early 20th century style clothing ride in two gondolas poled by gondoliers in traditional Italian dress. On the right of the canal are a row of small bungalows. ...
    • Carson and Colorado Railroad. First Crossing of California-Nevada State Line

    • Carson and Colorado Railroad. First Crossing of California-Nevada State Line

    • Railroads--California--Owens Valley--History; Railroads--Nevada--History; Narrow gauge railroads--California--Owens Valley; Narrow gauge railroads--Nevada; Locomotives;

    • The first crossing of the California-Nevada state line by a train of the Carson and Colorado Railroad Company (23 January 1883). Passengers and crew by boundary marker and the front of the locomotive. The location of the crossing is between the...
    • Chinese Ceremonial Dragon

    • Chinese Ceremonial Dragon

    • Dragons in art--California--Los Angeles; Processions--California--Los Angeles; Rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles;

    • The elaborate and colorful head of the Chinese Dragon shows large teeth and fangs and flowing beard; beneath it stands the dancer holding a stick with which he controls the head.
    • Chrysopolis, California. Mine

    • Chrysopolis, California. Mine

    • Miners--California--Inyo County; Mines and mining--California--Inyo County; Mines and mining--California--Owens Valley; Mining claims--California--Inyo County; Mining equipment--California--Inyo County--20th century; Ghost towns--California--Inyo...

    • Entrance to mine, with three miners standing at entrance to mine shaft. From left to right they are Johnny Williams, Johnny Utter, and Sandy Lochrie. Miners hold mining equipment--shovel, wheelbarrow, pick. Awning over worksite. boxes in...
    • Chrysopolis, California. Mine

    • Chrysopolis, California. Mine

    • Miners--California--Inyo County; Mines and mining--California--Inyo County; Mines and mining--California--Owens Valley; Mining claims--California--Inyo County; Mining equipment--California--Inyo County--20th century; Ghost towns--California--Inyo...

    • Mine, with two persons at entrance to shaft. Track and mine car for removing ore. Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Chrysopolis, California. Mine

    • Chrysopolis, California. Mine

    • Miners--California--Inyo County; Mines and mining--California--Inyo County; Mines and mining--California--Owens Valley; Mining claims--California--Inyo County; Mining equipment--California--Inyo County; Ghost towns--California--Inyo County;

    • Mine with mine car (on slag heap) for removing ore. Printed on velox paper. Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Chrysopolis, California. Mine

    • Chrysopolis, California. Mine

    • Miners--California--Inyo County; Mines and mining--California--Inyo County; Mines and mining--California--Owens Valley; Mining claims--California--Inyo County; Mining equipment--California--Inyo County; Ghost towns--California--Inyo County;...

    • Mine (entrance at left), with shack and automobile. Road winding up hill. Title supplied by cataloger.
    • Compton Bank now open

    • Compton Bank now open

    • Earthquakes--California--Compton; Earthquake damage--California--Compton; Banks--California--Compton;

    • Photograph of the Security First National Bank, showing wreckage from the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake. The sidewalk is covered in rubble, and a burst pipe sprays water into the air.
    • Compton Quake #22, March 10, 1933

    • Compton Quake #22, March 10, 1933

    • Earthquakes--California--Compton; Earthquake damage--California--Compton;

    • Photograph of wreckage from the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake. A policeman and several civilians are outside amid large piles of rubble. A car has been crushed under the falling debris, and the ruins of a building can be seen in the background.
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