Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

Big Pine, California. Snow-Covered House
Black, J. D. (John David), 1893-1960; Black, Sophie Louise;
Woman and children in front of snow-covered house, which is most likely that of J. D. Black. Phrase "LA" and image of Los Angeles Coliseum part of frame around photograph. Title supplied by cataloger.
America's West

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 signs...
Changing Face of Southern California

Wishing Well, Sacred Seven Star Cavern, built by Professor Henry K. Liu, Chinatown on Broadway, 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 signs...
Changing Face of Southern California

City of Los Angeles Well. Owens Valley, California
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Mulholland, William, 1855-1935;
Well probably owned and operated by City of Los Angeles, as indicated by wellhead similar to other city wellheads. Unidentified mountain range in background. Barbed wire fence around property. Title supplied by cataloger.
America's West

City of Los Angeles Water Pipe and Ditch to Transport Water. Owens Valley, California
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Mulholland, William, 1855-1935;
Water flowing from pipe into ditch to carry water to Los Angeles Aqueduct. Fence to restrict access to ditch. Title supplied by cataloger.
America's West

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

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

Side Entrance to the Old Mission Church
Church buildings--California--Los Angeles; Historic buildings--California--Los Angeles; Entrances--California--Los Angeles
View of the side entrance to the Old Mission Church.
Changing Face of Southern California

Exterior Patio or "Patio de las Palmas" of the Old Mission Church
Church buildings--California--Los Angeles; Historic buildings--California--Los Angeles; Patios--California--Los Angeles
View of the patio with palm trees outside of the Old Mission Church.
Changing Face of Southern California

New Chinatown, Los Angeles
Chinese Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Decoration and ornament, Architectural--California--Los Angeles; Gift shops--California--Los Angeles;
View of Sun Mun Way on west side of Central Plaza; benches; signs above door read: Rice Bowl, Entrance; Lim's Cafe; and Tuey Far Low; benches; signs on balcony read:"Dancing, Cocktails, and Chinese Food" sign on roof reads:"Rice Bowl, Famous...
Changing Face of Southern California

Owens Valley, California. Winter
View of snow-clad Owens Valley, from either Big Pine, California or else Bishop, California. Unidentified range of mountains in background. Phrase "LA" and image of Los Angeles Coliseum part of frame around photograph. Title supplied by cataloger.
America's West

City Hall, Santa Monica, Calif.
City halls--California--Santa Monica; Municipal buildings--California--Santa Monica
View of Santa Monica's City Hall, on the corner of Fourth Street and Oregon Avenue
Changing Face of Southern California

Ocean Front at beginning of fire, Sept. 3, 1912, Ocean Park, Cal.
Fires--California--Santa Monica; Pedestrian areas--California--Santa Monica;
View of Ocean Front Walk during the fire of September 3, 1912; some pedestrians watch the fire while others leave the area.
Changing Face of Southern California

Owens Valley, California
View of floor of Owens Valley looking west to town of Big Pine and the Sierra Nevada. Inscription on front of photograph: "Looking Across Valley at Big Pine. H. W. M. 1007." Title supplied by cataloger.
America's West

Seventh St. looking west, Los Angeles, Cal.
Motion picture theaters--California--Los Angeles; Theaters--California--Los Angeles; Buildings--California--Los Angeles; Streets--California--Los Angeles; Cable cars (Streetcars); Automobiles; Pedestrians
View of 7th Street looking west. The Pantages Theatre and the Los Angeles Athletic Club Building are on the right.
Changing Face of Southern California

Tent City, Venice, Cal.
Tourist camps & hostels--California--Los Angeles; Vacation rentals--California--Los Angeles; Streets--California--Los Angeles;
View looking towards the east of tourists cabins in Venice, California. A building on the right has a sign that reads " Villas or tents".
Changing Face of Southern California

Rangeland. Owens Valley, California
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power;
Valley rangeland presumably unused for ranching or farming after coming under the ownership of the City of Los Angeles. Barbed wire fence marks off land. Telephone pole in right background. Mountains in background unidentified. They are either...
America's West

Miners
Two youths, possibly miners, standing in front of a backdrop. Title supplied by cataloger.
America's West

Trout Fishing Party in the Owens Valley
Two unidentified women fishing in stream; both hold catches of trout. Unidentified man in background fishing. Trees across the stream. Title supplied by cataloger.
America's West

Camping Trip. Owens Valley, California
Two unidentified men fishing from fallen log over river or stream. Part of camping trip. Title supplied by cataloger.
America's West

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