Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

Mother Stanislaus and John Prescott looking at an octopus
Universities and colleges--Faculty; Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary; Nuns; Octopuses; Aquariums
Caption on back: "John Prescott, curator of fishes at Marineland of the Pacific, shows a young octopus to Sister M. Stanislaus, head of the biology department of Marymount College."
Loyola Marymount University Historical Photograph Collection

Mother Stanislaus and John Prescott looking at an octopus
Universities and colleges--Faculty; Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary; Nuns; Octopuses; Aquariums
Mother Stanislaus, R.S.H.M. is shown a 15-pound octopus by Marineland Aquarium's Curator of Fishes John Prescott.
Loyola Marymount University Historical Photograph Collection

Municipal Bathing Pool, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California
Swimming pools--California--Los Angeles; Parks--California--Los Angeles;
Swimming pool surrounded by three Spanish-style buildings: a two-story bath house, and two field houses. A chain-link fence separates the pool from the surrounding areas. At left, onlookers observe swimmers and divers. The Verdugo Mountains are...
Changing Face of Southern California

Looking north on Carson St., Torrance, Calif.
Streets--California--Torrance; Oil well drilling rigs--California--Torrance;
A view looking down Carson Street (which runs east-west) in Torrance, California. A few small trees line the side of the road, and the skyline is populated by several oil derricks.
Changing Face of Southern California

Palm Drive from Singleton Court looking towards Adams Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
Streets--California--Los Angeles; Palms--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles;
A view through an elaborate iron archway, looking toward the Singleton Court residence, with its two lines of palm trees lining the street. The stables and clock tower, both overgrown with ivy, are just visible to the left of the street.
Changing Face of Southern California

Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, California
Streets--California--Hermosa Beach; Piers--California--Hermosa Beach; Stores, Retail--California--Hermosa Beach;
A daytime view from Pier Avenue at Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach, California, looking towards the ocean. There are several small shops and a hotel along the street, and at the end of the block is the entrance to a pier. A flagpole stands in the...
Changing Face of Southern California

Olive St., Burbank Calif.
Streets--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County); Central business districts--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County);
A view looking down Olive Street in Burbank, with the Verdugo mountains in the distance. Businesses along Olive St. include the Security National Bank and a flower shop.
Changing Face of Southern California

Reclamation report for Owens Valley
Reclamation of land; Land use; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
J. D. Black Papers

Acreage of cultivation contemplated under government project
Reclamation of land; Irrigation; Land use; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
J. D. Black Papers

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

Big Pine Canal (except Givens) 4000 acres
Prices; Big Pine Canal (Calif.); Ranches--California--Owens Valley; Real property--Valuation; Real property--Purchasing--United States; 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

All ranches under Big Pine Canal (except Givens) 4.1 times
Prices; Big Pine Canal (Calif.); Ranches--California--Owens Valley; Real property--Valuation; Real property--Purchasing--United States; 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

Los Angeles Police Academy, unique combat range
Police shooting ranges--California--Los Angeles; Police training--California--Los Angeles;
High-angle view of the firing range at Los Angeles Police Academy in Elysian Park, with officers firing at targets.
Changing Face of Southern California

Planetarium, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California
Planetariums--California--Los Angeles; Observatories--California--Los Angeles; Parks--California--Los Angeles;
Aerial view of the Planetarium at Griffith Park in Los Angeles from the southwest, including a monument in front of the building, landscaped grounds and surrounding Santa Monica Mountains.
Changing Face of Southern California

Exposition Park, Los Angeles, Calif.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Rose gardens--California--Los Angeles; Museums--California--Los Angeles;
A view of Exposition Park, looking through the rose garden, toward the Museum of Natural History. The rose garden contains two white arbors. In the foreground is a large, circular lily pond, with benches placed it.
Changing Face of Southern California

Pleasure pier and boat house, Eastlake Park, Los Angeles, Cal.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Recreation areas--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles;
View of the pleasure pier and the boat house at Eastlake Park in Los Angeles, California.
Changing Face of Southern California

Hollenbeck Park, with Santa Fe Hospital in the distance
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Hospitals--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles
View overlooking a lake at Hollenbeck Park, with the Santa Fe Hospital in the distance. Several visitors paddle canoes across the waterway, with more watching from the shore, or on a bridge over the lake.
Changing Face of Southern California

Lake scene, Hollenbeck Park, Los Angeles, California
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles;
A view looking out over a lake in Hollenbeck Park, showing small greenhouses on the left, and a bridge on the right.
Changing Face of Southern California

Boat house, Hollenbeck Park, Los Angeles, California.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Boathouses--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles;
A view looking across the water at the boat house in Hollenbeck Park. Several people are in canoes on the water, and a few stand watching from the structure on the shore.
Changing Face of Southern California

Hollenbeck Park, Los Angeles, Cal.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Boathouses--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles;
A view of Hollenbeck park, with swans on the grass in the foreground, and paths and a small waterway with a bridge over it winding through the park. Behind the bridge is a small boathouse. On the far shore, a woman sits on a bench.
Changing Face of Southern California

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