Loyola Marymount University Digital Collections

Up-to-date transportation between Catalina Island and Mainland
Transportation--California--Santa Catalina Island; Air travel--California--Santa Catalina Island; Ocean travel--California--Santa Catalina Island; Seaside resorts--California--Santa Catalina Island;
A view looking inland toward Avalon Bay with steamships in the harbor. In the foreground, a small airplane with the words "Pacific Marine Airways" painted on it is flying past.
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

The Pike, Long Beach, California
Boardwalks--California--Long Beach; Bathhouses--California--Long Beach; Hotels--California--Long Beach; Amusement parks--California--Long Beach
A view of the ocean front amusement area known as the Pike in Long Beach, California. In the center is the two-story Bath House with grand portico. The five storey building with the red roof seen on the left side of the image is the Hotel Virginia.
Changing Face of Southern California

The ocean front at Long Beach, Calif.
Beaches--California--Long Beach; Piers--California--Long Beach; Amusement rides--California--Long Beach; Swimmers--California--Long Beach;
A view looking south along the beach, with the Pike visible along the shore. An oriental pavilion stands in the foreground, with the Bamboo Slide--a tower structure with a ramp leading up to it and a spiral slide wrapping around it--and the...
Changing Face of Southern California

Street of a thousand lights, Long Beach, Cal.
Boardwalks--California--Long Beach; Beaches--California--Long Beach; Amusement rides--California--Long Beach;
A view of the Pike, with signs advertising an Oriental Art Bazaar, Coca-Cola and other foods and drinks, cigars, cornucopias, and other gifts. The bath house and roller coaster are visible in the distance. There is a row of street lamps down the...
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

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

Palisades and Long Wharf by moonlight, Santa Monica, California
Bays--California--Santa Monica; Beaches--California--Santa Monica; Wharves--California--Santa Monica;
Nighttime view of the Santa Monica cliffs, seaside, mountains, and the Long Wharf. A moon over the mountains illuminates the Santa Monica Bay.
Changing Face of Southern California

On the Pike at Long Beach after quake
Earthquakes--California--Long Beach; Long Beach Earthquake, Calif., 1933; Earthquake damage--California--Long Beach;
Earthquake damage on the Pike. The facade of a building in the foreground has fallen away completely, and fallen bricks cover the street. On the right is a street lamp whose large central bulb has come off, and is on a bench in the foreground. ...
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

Municipal band stand and East Beach, Long Beach, Cal.
Boardwalks--California--Long Beach; Beaches--California--Long Beach; Bandstands--California--Long Beach;
A view looking south along the beach, with the back of the Long Beach Municipal Bandstand in the foreground, and the Pike in the background. The bandstand is encircled by a small breaker, creating an area of relatively still water where children...
Changing Face of Southern California

Municipal auditorium, Long Beach, Calif.
Auditoriums--California--Long Beach; Boats and boating--California--Long Beach;
A view of the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, decorated with banners, with palm trees and landscaped grounds on the right. A neon sign in the foreground advertises C-Drive Motor Boats.
Changing Face of Southern California

Magic Charm of the Enchanted Isle, Catalina, Calif.
Bays--California--Santa Catalina Island; Seaside resorts--California--Santa Catalina Island; Flags; Palms
Looking toward Avalon Bay with a horse-drawn vehicle in the foreground.
Changing Face of Southern California

Island villa, Avalon, Catalina Island, Calif.
Seaside resorts--California--Santa Catalina Island; Vacation Rentals--California--Santa Catalina Island;
Looking down a street lined with tents. Awnings shade the walkways, and Asian-style paper lanterns hang from the awnings. Each tent is outfitted with a deck chair.
Changing Face of Southern California

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

Hotel Metropole and Beach of Avalon, Catalina Island, Cal.
Seaside resorts--California--Santa Catalina Island; Beaches--California--Santa Catalina Island;
Swimmers and sunbathers on the beach in front of the Hotel Metropole, Santa Catalina Island, California.
Changing Face of Southern California

Cooper's Camp, Tent City at Topanga Canyon, Calif.
Bungalows--California--Topanga; Beaches--California--Topanga; Seaside architecture--California--Topanga;
A view of Cooper's Camp, a tent city along the beach. The Topanga Beach Store can be seen in the lower right corner.
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

Brownson House Picnic, July 16, 1919, Anaheim Landing
Brownson House (Los Angeles, Calif.); Workman, Mary Julia, 1871-1964;
Black and white photograph of eight school children and a dog with Mary Julia Workman and an unidentified man standing outdoors at the beach, taken at the Brownson House picnic at Anaheim Landing in 1919.
Catholicism in L.A.

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