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Beacon Street, City Hall to the right, San Pedro, Cal.
Streets--California--Los Angeles; City halls--California--Los Angeles; Stores, Retail--California--Los Angeles
A daytime view looking downhill on Beacon Street in San Pedro, California, with the domed, neoclassical-style City Hall on the right. Other businesses along the street include H.W. Scott Photograph Studio and a shoe store. Horse-drawn carts and...
Changing Face of Southern California

Main Street of Culver City, Los Angeles, Cal.
Streets--California--Culver City; Stores, Retail--California--Culver City;
A daytime view looking south along Main Street in Culver City, California. On the right is the Pacific Building & Loan Association building, and other businesses along the street include a hardware store and real estate office. Streetcar tracks...
Changing Face of Southern California

Dragonon [sic] Parade, La Fiesta de Los Angeles, Cal.
Dragons in art--California--Los Angeles; Processions--California--Los Angeles; Rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles;
A long, elaborate Chinese dragon under which can be seen the numerous legs of its carriers; people, most of whom are wearing Chinese style clothing, walk alongside it. One man carries a stool. Two men in Western dress can be seen in procession....
Changing Face of Southern California

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

The Santa Fe Station by night, Los Angeles, Cal.
Railroads--California--Los Angeles; Railroad stations--California--Los Angeles;
A nighttime view of the La Grande Station from the southeast.
Changing Face of Southern California

Newhall, Cal.
Streets--California--Newhall; Stores, Retail--California--Newhall;
A view looking down an unidentified street in Newhall. Businesses including a cafe, drug store, gas station, and hotel line the street, and flags hang from lines over the street.
Changing Face of Southern California

Olive St., Burbank Calif.
Streets--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County); Central business districts--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County);
A view looking down Olive Street in Burbank, with the Verdugo mountains in the distance. Businesses along Olive St. include the Security National Bank and a flower shop.
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

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

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

Newhall Grade : gold in California was first discovered on this spot
Roads--California--Newhall; Mountain roads--California--Newhall;
A view of the Newhall Pass as it winds its way through the mountains.
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

The harbor, Los Angeles, Cal.
Harbors--California--Los Angeles; Shipping--California--Los Angeles; Railroad trains--California--Los Angeles;
A view of the Port of Los Angeles, looking out towards the ocean, with a freight train in the foreground, and ships in the harbor. A sign for "E. K. Wood [Lumber]" can be seen on top of one of the buildings on the left.
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

S.P. Mammoth Wharf, 4700 feet long, Port Los Angeles, Cal.
Bays--California--Santa Monica Bay; Wharves--California--Santa Monica Bay; Piers--California--Santa Monica Bay; Railroads--California--Los Angeles; Locomotives--California--Los Angeles;
A view of the Southern Pacific Long Wharf, also known as the Mile Long Pier, looking from the shore towards the west. Two tall ships are docked at the end of the pier. A third tall ship is seen in open water in the upper right portion of the...
Changing Face of Southern California

Villa City, Venice, Cal.
Tourist camps & hostels--California--Los Angeles;
A view of Villa City in Venice, California looking towards the east. The building housing the rental office is in the foreground. Railroad tracks appear on the right.
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

Owens Valley, California. Aerial View, Looking West
Aerial view of Bishop, California, looking west across the Owens Valley towards Bishop and the mountain of the Sierra Nevada. The Owens River can be seen, snaking along the valley floor. The Pleasant Valley Reservoir is in the right center of the...
America's West

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