Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

Torrance business district, Torrance, Calif.
Central business districts--California--Torrance; Streets--California--Torrance; Stores, Retail--California--Torrance;
A daytime view of the central business district in Torrance, California, near the intersection of Sartori and El Prado. The shops lining the street include a candy store and a furniture store. The central street is full of parked cars.
Changing Face of Southern California

Spring Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
Streets--California--Los Angeles; Central business districts--California--Los Angeles; Historic districts--California--Los Angeles; Cable cars (Streetcars)
A nighttime view, looking south down Spring Street, showing the intersection with First Street. Several electric trolley cars run down the center of the street. The streetcars in the foreground are marked "Hollywood" and "Griffin Ave." Also on...
Changing Face of Southern California

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

Picturesque coast line along Roosevelt Highway, California
Beaches--California--California Highway 1; Roads--California--Malibu;
A view looking North along a rocky coastline, with the Roosevelt Highway, or Pacific Coast Highway visible in the distance.
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

Los Angeles Pigeon Farm, near Elysian Park
Pigeons; Pigeon farming--California--Los Angeles; Aviculture--California--Los Angeles; Dovecotes--California--Los Angeles
A view of a large number of pigeons crowding on the peaked roofs of their cotes. Numerous pigeons are flying in the background. A hillside and the Dayton Avenue Bridge are visible in the background.
Changing Face of Southern California

East Colorado St., Pasadena, Cal.
Central business districts--California--Pasadena; Stores, retail--California--Pasadena; Cable cars (Streetcars)--California--Pasadena;
A view of East Colorado St. at Fair Oaks Ave. in downtown Pasadena, California. The building on the corner with the dome and spire is the First National Bank. The street is crowded with horse-drawn carts, pedestrians, bicycles, and trolley cars. ...
Changing Face of Southern California

Riding the tram cars, Venice, Calif.
Streets--California--Los Angeles; Central business districts--California--Los Angeles; Bathhouses--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles;
A view of Ocean Front Walk in Venice, California looking towards the south. The Plunge Bath House is visible in the center of the image. Tourists in early 20th century style clothing ride on two small open tram cars. Several signs for businesses...
Changing Face of Southern California

On the Roosevelt Highway, showing the Malibu Mountains / North of Santa Monica, California
Bays--California--Santa Monica; Roads--California--Santa Monica;
A view of the Malibu mountains and the Santa Monica Bay, looking north along the Roosevelt Highway.
Changing Face of Southern California

Pacific Electric Station, Santa Monica, Calif.
Railroad stations--California--Santa Monica; Electric railroads--California--Santa Monica; Trolley cars--California--Santa Monica;
A view of the Pacific Electric Station in Santa Monica, circa 1922. The station is a single-story Spanish-style building. Several large archways provide access to a porch in front of the building. A streetcar is visible on the tracks in front of...
Changing Face of Southern California

Lighthouse on Will Rogers' Estate, Santa Monica, California
Beaches--California--Santa Monica; Bays--California--Santa Monica; Lighthouses--California--Santa Monica;
A view of the Roosevelt Highway looking north towards Will Rogers' estate and lighthouse and the Santa Monica mountains. Automobiles drive along the six-lane highway while many others are parked along the beach and the cliffs; tourists line the...
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

Birdseye: view of resorts near Los Angeles, California
Piers--California--Los Angeles; Seaside resorts--California--Los Angeles; Tourist camps & hostels--California--Los Angeles; Canals--California--Los Angeles; Boardwalks--California--Los Angeles; Soldiers' homes--California--Los Angeles;
An aerial view of the Los Angeles basin looking towards the east with a distorted perspective focusing on Venice. The Venice pier appears prominently in the foreground. The Venice canals appear near the center of the image. Popular tourist areas...
Changing Face of Southern California

Business Block, Brand Boulevard. Glendale, California.
Commercial buildings--California--Glendale; Automobiles, American;
Angled view of store fronts of North Brand Blvd., notably the neo-classical styled Palace Grand Theatre. Most of the buildings have some type of awning, and several have signage, including "Western Union" and "Brooks Dressmaking." Automobiles are...
Changing Face of Southern California

Main Street, looking north, Los Angeles, Cal.
Buildings--California--Los Angeles; Streets--California--Los Angeles; Cable cars (Streetcars); Pedestrians
Busy street scene showing horse drawn carriages, pedestrians, and buildings lined on both sides of the street.
Changing Face of Southern California

First and Spring Streets, Downtown Los Angeles, California
Buildings--California--Los Angeles; Streets--California--Los Angeles; Business districts--California--Los Angeles; Cable cars (Streetcars); Pedestrians
Busy street scene with pedestrians, horse drawn carriages, trolleys, and buildings lined on both side of the street.
Changing Face of Southern California

Loyola vs. Centenary football game banner on Pacific Electric streetcar
College sports--California--Los Angeles; Football--California--Los Angeles; Cable cars (Streetcars)
Caption: "100 of this type on P.E. Nov. 1st to 11th." A game banner affixed to a streetcar of Pacific Electric Railway publicizing the 1937 American Legion football game, Loyola vs. Centenary.
Loyola Marymount University Historical Photograph Collection

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