Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

A California Highway
Beaches--California--United States Highway 101; Roads--California--United States Highway 101
A view looking down the road at a stretch of coastline, with a rock face on the inland (left) side, and sandy beach along the shore. A train travels on tracks running alongside the highway.
Changing Face of Southern California

Beach home of Cary Grant, Santa Monica, California
Beaches--California; Celebrities--California--Santa Monica--Dwellings;
Exterior view looking toward the Pacific Ocean of a beach front home once occupied by Cary Grant. There is a picture of Cary Grant in a circle in the upper right corner.
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

Pleasure Pier, Santa Monica, California
Parks--California--Santa Monica; Piers--California--Santa Monica; Amusement parks--California--Santa Monica; Amusement rides--California--Santa Monica;
A bird's eye view looking southwest towards the Santa Monica pier and the southern corner of Palisades Park; tree; flowers; grass; palms; streetlights; Pacific Ocean; roller coaster
Changing Face of Southern California

Dance Pavilion on the Pier, Venice, California
Dance halls--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles;
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.
Changing Face of Southern California

Concessions on the Pier, Venice, California
Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Dance halls--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles;
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" roller coaster...
Changing Face of Southern California

Amusements on the Pier, Venice, California
Boardwalks--California--Los Angeles; Piers--California--Los Angeles; Amusement rides--California--Los Angeles; Confectioners--California--Los Angeles
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.
Changing Face of Southern California

Venice Miniature Railway, Windward Avenue, Venice, California
Railroads, miniature--California--Los Angeles; Street-railroads--California--Los Angeles;
A view of the Venice Miniature Railway at Windward Ave., featuring its number two train on the rail. A sign strung between buildings above Windward Avenue reads "Venice", and the Ocean Park Bank is visible on the right, a partially obscured...
Changing Face of Southern California

Lake Hollywood, Mulholland Drive, Hollywood, California
Lakes--California--Los Angeles; Dams--California--Los Angeles; Reservoirs--California--Los Angeles;
View of the Mulholland Dam and Lake Hollywood, with mountains in the distance. A sign on the far shore reads, "Lake Hollywood."
Changing Face of Southern California

The Wall of Fame, Earl Carroll's Theatre-Restaurant, Hollywood, California.
Theaters--California--Los Angeles; Restaurants--California--Los Angeles; Celebrities--20th century;
A partial view of the "Wall of Fame" featured on the outer wall of Earl Carroll's Theatre-Restaurant. To the right are the entrance to the Theatre-Restaurant and a large neon sign showing actress Beryl Wallace. Signatures on the wall include Joan...
Changing Face of Southern California

The Angels Flight, Los Angeles, Cal.
Railroads, cable--California--Los Angeles; Street railroads--California--Los Angeles;
View of the Angel's Flight railway and surrounding buildings at 3rd and Hill Streets in downtown Los Angeles. The cars are painted white, and at the base of the track is a large, ornate arch. To the left of the track is the Ferguson Building,...
Changing Face of Southern California

Entrance to Southern Pacific Depot, Los Angeles, Cal.
Railroads--California--Los Angeles; Railroad stations--California--Los Angeles;
Exterior view of Southern Pacific Railway's Central Station, with a row of cars parked outside.
Changing Face of Southern California

The Public Library, Los Angeles, California
Libraries--California--Los Angeles; Library buildings--California--Los Angeles; Library architecture--California--Los Angeles;
Exterior view of the downtown branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, showing the lawns, fountain, and walkway leading up to the building's entrance. In the background can be seen the Edison building and Mayflower hotel.
Changing Face of Southern California

The Plunge, Long Beach, California, Bath House
Bathhouses--California--Long Beach; Swimming pools--California--Long Beach;
Interior view of the Bath House, or Plunge, on the Long Beach Pike. There is an observation gallery along the wall above the pool. A sign at the top of a slide leading into the pool reads, "Warning: not responsible for accidents resulting from...
Changing Face of Southern California

Cinderella Ballroom and East Seaside Boulevard, Long Beach, California
Dance Halls--California--Long Beach; Parks--California--Long Beach;
A view looking down East Seaside Boulevard, featuring landscaped grounds in the foreground, and the facade of the Cinderella Ballroom on the left, with its large sign advertising "Dancing" standing out from the building. The Hotel Robinson, Villa...
Changing Face of Southern California

Planetarium, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California
Planetariums--California--Los Angeles; Observatories--California--Los Angeles; Parks--California--Los Angeles;
A view of the north-facing front entrance of the three-domed Griffith Observatory with the Astronomer's Monument in foreground right.
Changing Face of Southern California

Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct, Los Angeles, California
Viaducts--California--Los Angeles; Historic bridges--California--Los Angeles;
A view looking northeast toward the Glendale-Hyperion Viaduct and Victory Memorial Bridge where it meets a street railway bridge known as the Pacific Electric Bridge. Visible on the left is a portion of the Los Angeles River, with the Verdugo...
Changing Face of Southern California

Eric von Stroheim's Famous Monte Carlo Set
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.
Changing Face of Southern California

Easter Sunrise Services, Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, California
Outdoor concert facilities--California--Los Angeles; Easter Service; Music--Performance--California--Los Angeles;
High angled view of the Hollywood Bowl site, looking down on a large gathering of people seated or standing on a hillside. Musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic are performing in a small clearing.
Changing Face of Southern California

Cahuenga Freeway, Gateway to Hollywood, California
Express highways--California--Los Angeles--Design and construction; Traffic engineering--California--Los Angeles;
A view of Cahuenga Boulevard Parkway with the bridge at Mulholland Drive, looking south, surrounded by the Santa Monica Mountains. Railroad tracks run down the middle of the Parkway, and pass roads are on either side.
Changing Face of Southern California

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