Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

- 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
- Chinese Gardens, Chinatown, Los Angeles, Calif.
- Wishing wells--California--Los Angeles; Outdoor sculpture--California--Los Angeles; Chinese restaurants--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; across from the Wishing Well are sourvenir shops and...
- 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
- The Wall of Fame, Earl Carroll's Theatre-Restaurant, Hollywood, California.
- Theaters--California--Los Angeles; Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Celebrities--20th century;
- A partial view of the "Wall of Fame" featured on the outer wall of Earl Carroll's Theatre-Restaurant. To the right are the entrance to the Theatre-Restaurant and a large neon sign showing actress Beryl Wallace. Signatures on the wall...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Plaza in China City, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Rickshaw men--California--Los Angeles;
- Steps leading down to sunken courtyard; restaurants and gifts shops; woman in Western clothing is getting a rickshaw ride; people sitting and strolling, wearing Western and Chinese clothing; trees; women holding sun umbrellas; sign on restaurant...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Gift shops--California--Los Angeles;
- Shops and restaurants along north side of the Central Plaza, including Sincere Imports; benches; tree with bare branches; banners with Chinese characters.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Lights of the East, Chinatown on Broadway, Los Angeles
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Front entry of Kim Ling Inn restaurant at night; neon signs and illuminated two-tiered pagoda; banners on windows to right and left of open door read: Grand Open Kim Ling Inn; signs above windows read "Chinese Food" and "Family...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- The Pagoda, China City, Los Angeles
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Pagodas--California--Los Angeles;
- The entrance leading to a narrow winding street of the walled China City is fronted by a four tiered pagoda surrounded by foliage; Chinese and American flags adorn the top; the sign to the right reads:"Pagoda, Dr. P.C. Fun. Chinese...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Pagodas--California--Los Angeles;
- The front door of the restaurant stands on a corner of the triangular shaped building with an elaborate five-tiered roof; sign above the door reads:"Golden Pagoda" some foliage; a cocktail lounge to the left and a gift shop to the right.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Gift shops--California--Los Angeles; Bakeries--California--Los Angeles;
- Just inside East Gate looking west on Gin Ling Way toward West Gate; trees; potted plants in doorways; people strolling; foliage surrounded by low brick wall and decorative red railing; right corner is Phoenix Bakery with sign...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Chinatown, Los Angeles
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Looking east on Gin Ling Way toward Li-Po restaurant; people strolling; trees; potted plants in doorways; Chop Suey sign hanging on right side indicates Tuey Far Low restaurant; on left, corner of sign indicates "General Lee's Man Jen...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Chinatown, Los Angeles
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Just inside West Gate looking east on Gin Ling Way across Central Plaza toward Li-Po restaurant; General Lee's Man Jen Low restaurant is just beyond the tall tree on left; east of that is Forbidden Palace restaurant; benches; trees; potted plants...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- China Town, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- From inside West Gate, looking east on Gin Ling Way toward Li-Po at the East Gate; banners with Chinese characters; Forbidden Palace restaurant on left; benches; parked automobiles; people strolling; address on awning to left:"463"
- Changing Face of Southern California
- New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- North side of Gin Ling Way looking toward West Gate; ornate lion sculpture in arched doorway; banners and signs with Chinese characters; benches; parked automobiles; people strolling.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Gateway, New Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Gift shops--California--Los Angeles;
- Stylized, painted image of East Gate; path through gate leads to building with three-tiered pagoda. Chinese characters on gate; text on gate reads: Gateway, New Chinatown; text on building reads: Art; partially blocked text on building to left...
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Chinatown, Los Angeles, Calif.
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Gift shops--California--Los Angeles;
- Looking west on Gin Ling Way toward West Gate; Tuey Far Low restaurant with "Chop Suey" sign; on opposite side are signs for GinLing Gifts, Chinaware, and Forbidden Palace; lion statue in doorway; benches; trees; people strolling.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- From Central Plaza looking east onto Broadway through East Gate; restaurant Li-Po at corner left; benches, trees, telephone booths; automobiles parked on street and in parking lot across the street; people strolling and sitting.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Jerry's Famous Jade Lounge at Jerry's Joynt in Old Chinatown, Los Angeles
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles;
- Bar and counter; elaborate carvings and statuary; statue of Buddha in center; glasses and liquor bottles.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Los Angeles Chinatown, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Gift shops--California--Los Angeles;
- Looking west from Central Plaza onto Gin Ling Way leading to West Gate and Hill Street; car is parked alongside Tuey Far Low restuarant, near Chop Suey sign; trees; people; benches.
- Changing Face of Southern California
- Enchanting Chinese Settlement, Los Angeles, California
- Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Gift shops--California--Los Angeles;
- Looking through West Gate onto Gin Ling Way; illuminated signs and lights; people strolling and sitting on benches; neon sign on gate reads:"GinLing Way, New Chinatown."
- Changing Face of Southern California