Streets--California--Torrance; Oil well drilling rigs--California--Torrance;
A view looking down Carson Street (which runs east-west) in Torrance, California. A few small trees line the side of the road, and the skyline is populated by several oil derricks.
Palisade Glacier (Calif.); Lakes--California; Canyons--California--Big Pine; Mountains--California; Pines; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
View of the Big Pine Third Lake surrounded by pine trees and mountains in the Big Pine Canyon.
A woman in ethnic dress holding a sombrero stands near the cross at the entrance to Olvera Street, across from the Plaza. The inscription on the cross reads: El pueblo de Nuestra Señora la reina de los angeles. Felipe de Neve, September fourth,...
A woman and four children dressed in ethnic outfits are seen by the cross near vending stands at the entrance to Olvera Street, across from the Plaza. The inscription on the cross reads: El pueblo de Nuestra Señora la reina de los angeles. Felipe...
Markets--California--Los Angeles; Fountains--California--Los Angeles; Historic districts--California--Los Angeles; City halls--California--Los Angeles
Two women wearing sombreros sit by the fountain in the marketplace on Olvera Street. Venders are in the background, and the Los Angeles City Hall is seen in the distance.
Los Angeles River (Calif.); Surveying--California--Los Angeles County--19th century; Surveying--California--History; California--Maps
Austrian immigrant and well-known Los Angeles surveyor George Hansen served as the Los Angeles City Surveyor for many terms during the 1850s and 1860s, and as the Los Angeles County Surveyor from 1864 to 1869. He assisted Henry Hancock in surveying...
Land subdivision--California--Los Angeles County; Surveying--California--Los Angeles County--19th century; Surveying--California--History; California--Maps
Exterior view of the Glendale Sanitarium, a large Queen Anne style building, situated on grounds landscaped with flowers, bushes and trees. The Verdugo Mountains are in the background.
Angled view of the Glendale Sanitarium and Hospital located at the end of a landscaped yard and driveway. The Verdugo Mountains are in the background, right.
A view of the landscaped gardens on the grounds of the Glendale Sanitarium. A man and a woman sit on a bench under a large palm tree. Other people are seen on two benches in the distance. A path winds through the grounds. A tree with no leaves...
Historic buildings--California--Los Angeles; World War, 1939-1945--History--Sources
A group of four uniformed soldiers socializing outside of the Casa Sepulveda on Olvera Street. One of them sits next to a sign which reads, "Welcome Service Men; Free Canteen."
Fountains--California--Beverly Hills; Public art--California--Beverly Hills; Public sculpture--California--Beverly Hills;
A nighttime view of the Electric Fountain in Beverly Hills, California. A central column rising from a platform is surrounded by colored jets of water. City lights and neon signs are dimly visible in the background.
Angled view of store fronts of North Brand Blvd., notably the neo-classical styled Palace Grand Theatre. Most of the buildings have some type of awning, and several have signage, including "Western Union" and "Brooks Dressmaking." Automobiles are...
Central business districts--California--Torrance; Streets--California--Torrance; Stores, Retail--California--Torrance;
A daytime view of the central business district in Torrance, California, near the intersection of Sartori and El Prado. The shops lining the street include a candy store and a furniture store. The central street is full of parked cars.
Canals--California--Los Angeles; Footbridges--California--Los Angeles; Dwellings--California--Los Angeles; Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles;
View of the Grand Lagoon, Venice, California looking towards the northeast. Two arched footbridges cross the canals. Numerous two storey dwellings are situated along the canals. People dressed in early 20th century style clothing ride in a small...
Archaeological museums and collections--California--Santa Catalina Island; Indians of North America--Antiquities;
Interior view of a museum with glass display cases along one wall. The display cases, walls, and rafters are covered by bones and other objects on display, including several human skulls. Some of the bones are draped like garlands from the...
