A view looking east on Wilshire Boulevard near Rodeo Dr. in Los Angeles, California. Businesses along the street include the Brown Derby, W & J Sloane, Rigdan's and the California Bank. The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel is visible on the right.
Fountains--California--Beverly Hills; Public art--California--Beverly Hills; Public sculpture--California--Beverly Hills;
A nighttime view of the Electric Fountain in Beverly Hills, California. A central column rising from a platform is surrounded by colored jets of water. City lights and neon signs are dimly visible in the background.
Los Angeles River (Calif.); Surveying--California--Los Angeles County--19th century; Surveying--California--History; California--Maps
Austrian immigrant and well-known Los Angeles surveyor George Hansen served as the Los Angeles City Surveyor for many terms during the 1850s and 1860s, and as the Los Angeles County Surveyor from 1864 to 1869. He assisted Henry Hancock in surveying...
Los Angeles River (Calif.); Surveying--California--Los Angeles County--19th century; Surveying--California--History; California--Maps
In 1886, the Stone Quarry Hills (also known as the Rock Quarry Hills) was officially dedicated as Elysian Park, which became a popular recreation area, offering ample picnic grounds, an arboretum, zoological garden, and aviary. In 1962, the Dodger...
Los Angeles River (Calif.); Real property--California--Los Angeles County; Surveying--California--Los Angeles County--19th century; Surveying--California--History; California--Maps
In 1886, the Stone Quarry Hills (also known as the Rock Quarry Hills) was officially dedicated as Elysian Park, which became a popular recreation area, offering ample picnic grounds, an arboretum, zoological garden, and aviary. In 1962, the Dodger...
Farms--California--East Los Angeles; Real property--California--Los Angeles County; Surveying--California--Los Angeles County--19th century; Surveying--California--History; California--Maps
According to the Los Angeles Herald of March 10, 1883, ELA Hills Stock Farm was owned by Hancock M. Johnston (H.M.J.) in East Los Angeles. Johnston was associated with C. A. Paige (C.A.P.) in stock farming. At that time, residences and cottages...
Parked automobiles of Owens Valley residents (described as "ranchers") during their occupation of the Alabama Gates, of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. In right background is spillway of the Gates. Majority of persons occupying the Alabama Gates to the...
Rocks--California; Rock formations; Hills--California; Mountains--California; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
Girls' schools--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County); Catholic schools--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County); Schools--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County);
A view of the entrance to the Villa Cabrini Academy, surrounded by trees, and with the Verdugo Hills in the background. A sign outside the gate reads, "Villa Cabrini Academy, Accredited school for girls, 7505 Glenoaks Blvd., Elementary & High...
A view of the Hollywood Bowl looking down past tiers of wooden benches to a simple platform and covered structure. The Hollywood Hills are in the background.
A view looking down past tiers of wooden benches to a platform and covered structure in the outdoor Hollywood Bowl. The Hollywood Hills are in the background.
A view looking out over Mulholland Drive and Franklin Canyon in Los Angeles, California. The road is unpaved dirt and gravel, and winds sharply through the hills.
Real property--California--Los Angeles County; Surveying--California--Los Angeles County--20th century; Surveying--California--History; California--Maps
E. T. (Edward Thomas) Wright was county surveyor three times in Los Angeles County, his first term beginning in 1884 and his last ending in 1898. He also served as county surveyor for San Bernadino County. Partnering with W. B. Nicholson, he formed...
Band of musicians in front of Alabama Gates of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Children surround musicians. Western star Tom Mix, shooting a movie in the nearby Alabama Hills, supposedly sent a band to the Gates in support of the occupiers. ...
