Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

- An interesting corner in Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California : American women's voluntary services canteen.
- World War, 1939-1945--History--Sources; Historic buildings--California--Los Angeles;
- A group of four uniformed soldiers socializing outside of the Casa Sepulveda on Olvera Street. One of them sits next to a sign which reads, "Welcome Service Men; Free Canteen."
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Lily Pond and Gin Ling Way, New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Wishing wells--California--Los Angeles;
- Lily pond with fountain surrounded by foliage; statue of Buddha holds a plaque that reads:"Your wish is a Prayer with Buddha" decorative fence surrounds pond; bench; automobiles in background; brick walls; front lower left shows copyright...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Wishing wells--California--Los Angeles; Outdoor sculpture--California--Los Angeles;
- Within a low brick wall lies a pool of water surrounded by a small hill constructed of foliage and moss. Scattered bridges, pools, and statues decorate winding paths which lead to a summit; a sign close to top reads:"Wishing Well" other...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Wishing Well, Chinatown, Los Angeles
- Wishing wells--California--Los Angeles; Outdoor sculpture--California--Los Angeles;
- Within a low brick wall lies a pool of water surrounded by a small hill constructed of foliage and moss. Scattered bridges, pools and statues decorate winding paths which lead to a summit; a sign close to top reads:"Wishing Well" other...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- El Paso de Los Angeles "The Pathway of the Angels", Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California
- Marketplaces--California--Los Angeles; Historic districts--California--Los Angeles;
- A view looking down Olvera Street at a row of merchants selling colorful items such as sombreros and blankets.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Lion Dance, New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Lion dance--California--Los Angeles; Chinese Americans--California--Los Angeles; Processions--California--Los Angeles; Rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles;
- Boys and men pose on either side of an elaborate and colorful costumed Chinese lion; three pairs of legs can be seen beneath the costume; to the left are three boys, one holding an American flag, and one man, crouchies in front of them; to the...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Chinese Gardeners in California
- Gardens, Chinese--California--Los Angeles;
- Two Chinese men sitting on a porch surrounded by vines; one is wearing a traditional Chinese hat and holding a long pipe; Chinese hanging lantern; paper with Chinese characters is posted on porch rail; front text reads: Chinese Gardeners in...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Full view of East Gate with Li Po restaurant next to it and Forbidden Palace restaurant in background.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California, Looking East Along Gin Ling Way
- Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Looking through West Gate onto street, shops and restaurants; restaurant Tuey Far Low is indicated by sign that reads:"Chop Suey" women and children strolling; planters line entrance.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Neon signs--California--Los Angeles;
- In the darkness, the East Gate is colorfully illuminated in neon. Sign reads:"Gateway New Chinatown."
- Changing Face of Southern California
- China City
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Steps leading down to sunken courtyard with shops and restaurants; shop sign reads,"China City Gift Shop, Chinese Pajamas and Souvenirs, We Rent Costumes and Everything Chinese for Masquerade Parties" woman in Western clothing is getting...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Chinatown, Los Angeles
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Illuminated sign:"Ginling Way New Chinatown" address on awning,"495 Ginling Way""Li Po""Chinese Curios" shops, restaurants, benches, a phone booth; banners with Chinese characters.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Corner of East Gate and sign for Li-Po restaurant with its two tiered pagoda; public telephone booth with Chinese style roof; shrubbery; statuary at restaurant entrance.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Looking east onto Gin Ling Way through West Gate; shops; banners with Chinese characters; parked automobiles in background; people on benches; awning just behind gate on left shows partial addresses on Castelar and Gin Ling Way.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- A Street in Chinatown
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Looking east through West Gate onto Gin Ling Way, lined with shops and benches; non-illuminated neon sign hanging from gate reads: GinLing Way New Chinatown; signage with Chinese characters; restaurant sign announcing "60 cent lunch...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Chinatown at Night, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Illuminated East Gate, on Broadway, opening to shops and restaurants; neon sign reads:"Gateway New Chinatown"
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Night scene of illuminated Broadway with East Gate; automobiles parked at curb; sign reads: Gateway New Chinatown; restaurant sign reads:"Kim Ling Inn"
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Colorful Gateway Entrance to New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- West Gate on Hill, looking east, from across the street; sign on gate reads: GinLing Way New Chinatown; telephone booths inside gate on both sides; gift shop and restaurant on either side of gate; people strolling; pedestrians waiting for light to...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Dragon Road, China City, Los Angeles, Cal.
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Pole featuring ornate metal sculpture of a dragon stands in center of path; restaurant with open air seating and gift shop on left next to stone steps; sign for Good Earth to right; apartment buildings in background.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Dragon Road Gateway, China City, Los Angeles
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Walled gateway with arch leading to narrow winding street lined with shops; American flag and Chinese flag hang above entry; gateway signage reads:"Dragon Road" scroll art decorates both sides of arch; garden area next to gateway signage...
- Changing Face of Southern California