Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

A California Highway
Beaches--California--United States Highway 101; Roads--California--United States Highway 101
A view looking down the road at a stretch of coastline, with a rock face on the inland (left) side, and sandy beach along the shore. A train travels on tracks running alongside the highway.
Changing Face of Southern California

A California Highway
Beaches--California--Malibu; Roads--California--Malibu; Dwellings--California--Malibu
A view looking south along the coast, with a house on the beach in the foreground.
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 special"
Changing Face of Southern California

A winter's day in West Lake Park, Los Angeles, Calif.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles; Boathouses--California--Los Angeles;
A daytime view of Westlake Park, looking out across the lake. In the foreground, visitors stroll or bicycle along the road, and several small boats are out on the lake. There is a small gazebo on the nearer shore, and a larger boathouse on the...
Changing Face of Southern California

Across the Lagoon, Venice, Calif.
Canals--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles; Footbridges--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles
A view of Venice, California showing the lagoon and Coral Canal looking towards the northwest. Tourists dressed in early 20th century style clothing ride in canoes and small boats on the lagoon. The Venice Union Church appears on the left side of...
Changing Face of Southern California

Aerial view of Los Angeles Civic Center at night
Civic centers--California--Los Angeles; City Halls--California--Los Angeles; Express highways--California--Los Angeles; Streets--California--Los Angeles; Buildings--California--Los Angeles
Looking east from Beaudry Avenue toward the 110 Freeway, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power building, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and Los Angeles City Hall.
Changing Face of Southern California

Aerial view of Marina del Rey from Loyola Marymount University campus
College campuses--California--Los Angeles
Looking toward Marina Del Rey and the Pacific Ocean from the bluff on Loyola Marymount University campus.
Loyola Marymount University Historical Photograph Collection

Air view of the new Westchester district, Los Angeles, California
Real estate development--California--Los Angeles; Housing development--California--Los Angeles
An aerial photograph of Westchester, looking to the northeast from Los Angeles International Airport.
Changing Face of Southern California

Air view, U. S. Veterans Administration, Los Angeles, California
Hospitals--California--Los Angeles; Veterans' hospitals--California--Los Angeles
An aerial view of the Veterans' Administration buildings in Westwood, California, looking north near the intersection of Wilshire Blvd. and Federal Ave. Much of the surrounding area is undeveloped park or fields.
Changing Face of Southern California

Aldebaran Canal, Venice, Calif.
Canals--California--Los Angeles; Gondolas--California--Los Angeles; Footbridges--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles
View of a canal, Venice, California looking towards the northeast. Several boats and a gondola are on the same canal. An arched footbridge crosses the canal. Tourist cabins appear on the right side of the image. Although this postard is labeled...
Changing Face of Southern California

Along the beach, in front of the Deauville Beach Club, Santa Monica, California
Beaches--California--Santa Monica; Seaside resorts--California--Santa Monica
View of the Deauville Beach Club and beachgoers in Santa Monica, looking to the northeast towards Santa Monica; to the left of the Deauville Beach Club is the Santa Monica Athletic Club.
Changing Face of Southern California

Arcade Depot, Los Angeles, Cal.
Railroads--California--Los Angeles; Railroad stations--California--Los Angeles; Railroad passenger cars;
A view of the Southern Pacific Arcade Depot looking towards the southeast. A passenger car is visible at the building's entrance. Four palm and fruit trees, a rose bush and flower beds are visible in the park in the foreground. The passenger...
Changing Face of Southern California

Auditorium Building, Temple Baptist Church, Los Angeles, Calif.
Auditoriums--California--Los Angeles; Church buildings--California--Los Angeles
Exterior view of the Philharmonic Auditorium building looking west from Pershing square in Downtown Los Angeles.
Changing Face of Southern California

Bath house on the Pike
Beaches--California--Long Beach; Bathhouses--California--Long Beach; Swimming pools--California--Long Beach; Boardwalks--California--Long Beach;
A view looking inland toward the Pike. An oriental-style pavilion stands in the foreground, with the Bath House just behind it. Signs along the Pike advertise ice cream, Coca-Cola, and bowling, and the beach is crowded with visitors.
Changing Face of Southern California

Beach home of Cary Grant, Santa Monica, California
Beaches--California; Celebrities--California--Santa Monica--Dwellings;
Exterior view looking toward the Pacific Ocean of a beach front home once occupied by Cary Grant. There is a picture of Cary Grant in a circle in the upper right corner.
Changing Face of Southern California

Beach scene, Long Beach, Cal.
Beaches--California--Long Beach; Piers--California--Long Beach; Swimmers--California--Long Beach;
A view of the beach, looking out toward the ocean. There are crowds of beachgoers in the foreground, with the Long Beach pleasure pier in the distance. The Sun Pavilion is visible at the end of the pier.
Changing Face of Southern California

Beacon Street, City Hall to the right, San Pedro, Cal.
Streets--California--Los Angeles; City halls--California--Los Angeles; Stores, Retail--California--Los Angeles
A daytime view looking downhill on Beacon Street in San Pedro, California, with the domed, neoclassical-style City Hall on the right. Other businesses along the street include H.W. Scott Photograph Studio and a shoe store. Horse-drawn carts and...
Changing Face of Southern California

Beautiful home, Hollywood, Cal.
Houses--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles; Gardens--California--Los Angeles
Exterior view of the home of Paul de Longpre looking through trees from the garden. Mountains are in the background.
Changing Face of Southern California

Beneath the eucalyptus trees, Descanso Ave., Avalon, Catalina Island, California
Seaside resorts--California--Santa Catalina Island; Bungalows--California--Santa Catalina Island;
A view looking down Descanso Ave., with eucalyptus trees planted in a line down the middle of the street. On either side are rows of bunaglows.
Changing Face of Southern California

Big Pine Creek, looking East of bridge
Big Pine Creek (Calif.); Bridges--California--Big Pine; Water-supply--California--Management; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
To meet the need for water of its growing population, the City of Los Angeles began acquiring water rights in the Owens Valley in 1905. The Los Angeles Aqueduct was completed in 1913 to bring Owens Valley water to the city. During the 1920s, the...
J. D. Black Papers

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