Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles; Canals--California--Owens Valley; Protest movements--California--Owens Valley;
Owens Valley residents eating at the Alabama Gates of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. This photograph may record either the barbecue held the final day of the occupation (20 November 1924) or else the meals that wives of the occupiers served. The low...
Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles; Canals--California--Owens Valley; Protest movements--California--Owens Valley; Eating and drinking;
Owens Valley residents, including men and women, eating during their occupation of the Alabama Gates, of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. This photograph may record either the barbecue held the final day of the occupation (20 November 1924) or else the...
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...
Path through park leading to street; people in early 20th century style clothing strolling or sitting on benches, reading newspapers; trees and streetlights line path; buildings in background.
A view looking east on Wilshire Boulevard near Rodeo Dr. in Los Angeles, California. Businesses along the street include the Brown Derby, W & J Sloane, Rigdan's and the California Bank. The Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel is visible on the...
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...
A view looking out over Signal Hill, showing the many oil derricks that dot the landscape. In the foreground are several cottages, some with small gardens.
Motion pictures--Setting and scenery--California--Los Angeles; Silent films--Setting and scenery--California--Los Angeles;
A nighttime view of the Monte Carlo set for the movie, "Foolish Wives." Three large, ornate building facades surround a brightly-lit plaza with several people, streetlights and landscaping.
Girls' schools--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County); Catholic schools--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County); Schools--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County);
A view of the entrance to the Villa Cabrini Academy, surrounded by trees, and with the Verdugo Hills in the background. A sign outside the gate reads, "Villa Cabrini Academy, Accredited school for girls, 7505 Glenoaks Blvd., Elementary &...
View of the Amusement rides Noah's Ark and The Big Dipper on the eastern end of Venice pier; Leiningers Salt Water Taffy can be seen to the west of Noah's Ark.
View of the midway and concessions on the Venice pier looking inland. To the left is the Dance Hall building; the arched entrance near the center of the view is the entrance to the Racing Derby; on the right side part of "The Bobs"...
A view of the main walkway of the Venice Amusement Pier. Tn the foreground on the left is the Dance Hall; to the right is "The Bobs" roller coaster entrance. American and British flags hang from poles extending out from the buildings.
Exterior view of the Venice Dance Hall located on the main walkway of the Venice Pier. Visitors to the pier crowd the walkway. American flags fly above the building while other flags are draped across the building.
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.
Social settlements--California--Los Angeles; Settlement houses--Social aspects--California--Los Angeles; Youth organizations--California--Los Angeles;
A carbon copy of a three page letter to Fr. Thomas Conaty from the Executive and Nursery Committees of the Brownson House Association. The letter discusses the finances of Brownson House, its unsuccessful fundraising efforts, and the need to...