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Race Track, Hollywood Park, Inglewood, Calif.
Racetracks (Horse racing)--California--Inglewood; Horse racing--California--Inglewood;
A birds-eye view of the race track and grandstand at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. Beside the dirt track is the turf course with grass and waterways. An inset illustration shows two racers in action. Letters on the grass to the south...
Changing Face of Southern California

Shanghai Shrine, Shanghai, China
Shinto shrines; Torii; Statues; Temples; Buildings--China--Shanghai
A man wearing clergy cassock stand near the gate of Shanghai Shrine. The plaque "Lushang Shenshe" is in the center of the torii, a traditional Japanese gate. Two sculptural lions flank the gate, while two stone lanterns stand alongside the road to...
Werner von Boltenstern Shanghai Photograph and Negative Collection

Night Scene, Ocean Park and Santa Monica, Cal. as seen from the Pier
Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Roller coasters--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles;
A nighttime view of amusement rides in Ocean Park, California. The Dragon Gorge Scenic Railway appears in the center of the image. The twin red pagodas which adorn the façade of the Dragon Gorge's entrance are seen above the roller coaster's...
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

Summit, Mt. Lowe, near Los Angles [sic], Cal.
Mountains--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles; Observatories--California--Los Angeles;
A view from the summit of Mt. Lowe, looking down at Echo Mountain and the White City, and Los Angeles below.
Changing Face of Southern California

Playa del Rey, Cal.
Beaches--California--Los Angeles; Lagoons--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles;
A view looking out over a lagoon next to the beach in Playa Del Rey, California. On the left, a pier extends out over the ocean, and a large pavilion on the beach overlooks the lagoon.
Changing Face of Southern California

Field of poppies, foot of Mt. Lowe, California.
California poppy; Mountain resorts--California--Los Angeles County; Scenic railways--California--Los Angeles; Electric railroads--California--Los Angeles County;
A view of poppy fields in Altadena, California with Echo Mountain and Mt. Lowe rising in the background. The Echo Mountain House resort appears in the top center portion of the image. The incline segment of the Mt. Lowe Railway appears as a narrow...
Changing Face of Southern California

Band Stand and Plaza, Venice, California
Bandstands--California--Los Angeles; Boardwalks--California--Los Angeles;
A view of the bandstand on Ocean Front Walk in Venice above a jewelry store. To the right of the bandstand is the Thompson Scenic Railway roller coaster; a sign at the entrance to the coaster reads: "Scenic RY". An audience sits on benches facing...
Changing Face of Southern California

Secnic [sic] Railway, "Dragon Gorge," at Ocean Park, Cal.
Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Roller coasters--California--Los Angeles;
A view of the entrance to the Dragon Gorge scenic railway amusement ride in Ocean Park, California. A sign reading "Dragon Gorge" appears in the center. Two sculpted green dragons flank the entrance. People in early 20th century style clothing are...
Changing Face of Southern California

Main Waiting Room, S.P. Depot., Los Angeles, Cal.
Railroads--California--Los Angeles; Railroad stations--California--Los Angeles;
A view of the interior of the main waiting room of Central Station, Los Angeles. Uniformed ticket agents attend to passengers in the lower right side of the image. On the left side of the image passengers sit on benches. Large windows adorn two...
Changing Face of Southern California

Amusement Row showing ball room, Venice, Cal.
Dance halls--California--Los Angeles; Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles
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.
Changing Face of Southern California

Power Station, Pacific Electric Railway, Echo Mountain, California.
Electric railroads--California--Los Angeles County; Mountains--California--Los Angeles County; Observatories--California--Los Angeles County; Searchlights--California--Los Angeles County;
A view of the power station on Echo Mountain, Los Angeles County. A man is standing on the front porch of the powerhouse. The cables are seen in the lower right portion of the image. On the top of the building a man is seen reaching up to the...
Changing Face of Southern California

The Morris San Gabriel Dam, San Gabriel River Canyon, California
Dams--California--San Gabriel River Valley; Reservoirs--California--San Gabriel River Valley;
A view of the retaining wall of the Morris San Gabriel Dam near Los Angeles, California, showing the lake beyond, surrounded by the San Gabriel Mountains.
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

On the Road to Alpine Tavern, Mt. Lowe Division, Pacific Electric Ry., Los Angeles, Cal.
Railroads--California--Los Angeles County; Scenic railways--California--Lowe, Mount (Los Angeles County); Mountains--California--Los Angeles County;
A view of the tracks of the Mt. Lowe Railway as seen from a viewpoint above the horseshoe curve.
Changing Face of Southern California

Across the Lagoon, Venice, Calif.
Canals--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles; Footbridges--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles
A view of Venice, California showing the lagoon and Coral Canal looking towards the northwest. Tourists dressed in early 20th century style clothing ride in canoes and small boats on the lagoon. The Venice Union Church appears on the left side of...
Changing Face of Southern California

Scene on Mt. Lowe Division Pacific Electric Railway, Los Angeles, Cal.
Scenic railways--California--Lowe, Mount (Los Angeles County); Railroad bridges--California--Lowe, Mount (Los Angeles County); Mountains--California--Los Angeles County;
A view of visitors on a railcar descending along the Scenic Railway on Mt. Lowe in Los Angeles, California. The tracks wind around a steep rock face and over a wooden bridge across a small ravine.
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

Bodie, California
Although unidentified on the photograph, the layout of the town indicates that this mining town is Bodie, California. Tailings at left center with the Standard stamp mill in left background (white building with chute). Cluster of buildings in right...
America's West

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

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