Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

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

Wilshire Boulevard, showing Beverly-Wilshire Hotel and the Brown Derby, Beverly Hills, California
Streets--California--Beverly Hills; Stores, Retail--California--Beverly Hills; Hotels--California--Beverly Hills; Restaurants--California--Beverly Hills;
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 right.
Changing Face of Southern California

Xing Fa hotel, Shanghai, China
Sidewalks; Signs and signboards; Storefronts--China--Shanghai; Hotels--China--Shanghai; Schools--China--Shanghai; Buildings--China--Shanghai; Streets--China--Shanghai
Yu Zhong Elementary School is on the right.
Werner von Boltenstern Shanghai Photograph and Negative Collection

Hotel Windermere, Santa Monica, Calif.
Seaside resorts--California--Santa Monica; Hotels--California--Santa Monica; Palms; Automobiles
Frontal view of the Hotel Windemere By-The-Sea in Santa Monica.
Changing Face of Southern California

Hotel Windermere By-The-Sea, Santa Monica, Calif.
Seaside resorts--California--Santa Monica; Hotels--California--Santa Monica; Gardens--California--Santa Monica; Palms
Frontal view of the Hotel Windermere By-The-Sea and its adjacent garden.
Changing Face of Southern California

Largest searchlight in the world on Echo Mount, Calif.
Searchlights--California--Los Angeles; Mountains--California--Los Angeles;
A man stands next to a large searchlight on a platform on top of Echo Mountain in Los Angeles, California. A reflection of the Echo Mountain House is visible in the lens of the searchlight. The landscape below is largely undeveloped farmland.
Changing Face of Southern California

The Public Library, Los Angeles, California
Public libraries--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles;
Front of Central Library; path with steps and fountains on three levels; lawn, trees, and shrubbery line walking paths; building to the right topped by sign that reads:"Mayflower Hotel, Ye Bull Pen Inn."
Changing Face of Southern California

Pershing Square, Los Angeles, California
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles; Parking garages--California--Los Angeles;
Pershing Square with lawn, bordered by trees; Biltmore Hotel on Olive Street; automobiles; bus; truck; yellow taxis; buildings; foothills in background; Temple Auditorium on Fifth Street; sign on building reads:"Temple Baptist Church, Come Worship...
Changing Face of Southern California

Looking Southwest Across Pershing Square and South on Hill St., Los Angeles, Calif.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles; Fountains--California--Los Angeles; Public art--California--Los Angeles; Electric railroads--California--Los Angeles
Bird's-eye view of Hill Street, Pershing Square, and buildings bordering the park on Olive Street, including the Biltmore Hotel and the Pacific Mutual Building; fountain in center of park; American flag on flagpole rising above trees; automobiles,...
Changing Face of Southern California

Fifth and Hill Streets, Los Angeles, California, A Glimpse of Pershing Square and the Biltmore Hotel
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles; Drugstores--California--Los Angeles;
Street corner with people waiting to cross street; Thrifty Drug Store with Coca-Cola sign; Biltmore Hotel and Pershing Square are across the street; streetlights; automobile; fire hydrant; awning.
Changing Face of Southern California

Los Angeles, Biltmore, Pershing Square, Los Angeles, California.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Fountains--California--Los Angeles; Public art--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles;
Biltmore Hotel fronted by Pershing Square; paths leading to fountain; people strolling and sitting on benches; trees, flowers, and foliage; American flag on flagpole rises above trees; city buildings in background.
Changing Face of Southern California

Los Angeles, Biltmore, Pershing Square showing Philharmonic Auditorium and California Club, Los Angeles, Calif.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Fountains--California--Los Angeles; Public art--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles
Bird's-eye view of path running through the center of Pershing Square; central fountain; trees and lawn; people strolling; park is bordered by buildings;a flagpole with the American flag rises above the trees; to the left of the park on Olive...
Changing Face of Southern California

Auditorium Hotel, Auditorium Theatre, California Club, and Apartment House District from Pershing Square, Los Angeles, Cal.
Parks--California--Los Angeles; Fountains--California--Los Angeles; Public art--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles;
Bird's eye view of park and surrounding buildings; fountain, trees; people strolling; American flag on flagpole rises above trees; foothills in background.
Changing Face of Southern California

World Trade Center, Los Angeles, Cal.
Office buildings--California--Los Angeles; Commercial facilities--California--Los Angeles; Hotels--California--Los Angeles; Streets--California--Los Angeles; Automobiles
Looking toward the World Trade Center bounded by Third, Fourth, Figueroa, and Flower streets. The Bonaventure Hotel is in the background. Flower Street looking south is on the left.
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

Hotel Miramar
Hotels--California--Santa Monica; Landscape architecture--California--Santa Monica
A view of the Miramar Hotel, with landscaped grounds with palm trees in the foreground. Hotel Miramar signs are at the entrance and the top of the building
Changing Face of Southern California

Arcadia Hotel, Santa Monica, Cal.
Hotels--California--Santa Monica; Gardens; Palms;
View of the Arcadia Hotel in Santa Monica, with gardens and a lawn in the foreground.
Changing Face of Southern California

The Miramar Hotel and grounds, Santa Monica, California
Hotels--California--Santa Monica; Gardens--California--Santa Monica;
A view of the Miramar Hotel and grounds, with trees and benches around a garden and lawn area.
Changing Face of Southern California

The Miramar, Santa Monica, Calif. / Nearest beach hotel to Los Angeles
Hotels--California--Santa Monica; Beaches--California--Santa Monica;
Birds-eye view of the Miramar Hotel and Santa Monica, as the hotel was to look when completed."When completed, one wing now ready" stamped on front.
Changing Face of Southern California

Spring Street, showing Hotel Alexandria, Los Angeles, California
Hotels--California--Los Angeles; Streets--California--Los Angeles; Buildings--California--Los Angeles; Pedestrians; Automobiles; Cable cars (Streetcars); Sidewalks
Looking southwest toward the Hotel Alexandria at the corner of Spring and Fifth streets.
Changing Face of Southern California

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