A man surveys the newspapers available for reading at an open-air public library in Pershing Square, downtown Los Angeles. The Pershing Square outdoor library was opened in December of 1936, and was staffed by W.P.A. workers. Visitors to the library could choose to borrow a book by simply leaving their name. The library was quite popular, circulating 24,000 books in its first six months of operation, and spawning other outdoor libraries in Los Angeles.
A sign above the window on the right, "Todd & Leslie," probably refers to the Todd and Leslie Mortuary, formerly in Santa Monica, California. The Santa Monica location of Todd and Leslie listed in some online obituary notices is 1307 7th street.
Exterior view of the former Elks Temple, or Lodge, located at the southeast corner of Main St. and Pier Ave. in Santa Monica. The letters "BPOE" along the cornice of each visible side of the building stand for: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The BPOE is an American fraternal order and social club founded in 1868.
The Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club building was completed in 1914 and is located at 1210 Fourth Street since 1914.The architect of the clubhouse was Henry C. Hollwedel.
Exterior view of the mortuary with three palm trees on 7th street. A sign on the street curb reads: 7th street. A sign above a window reads: memorial chapel. The Santa Monica location of Todd and Leslie listed in some online obituary notices is 1307 7th street.
Exterior view of San Miguel Arcangel from the southeast, showing an arcade supporting a tile roof (left) and the church (right). Over one of the arches is written "San Miguel Mission" and "1797." A bell suspended from a wooden frame is visible in front of the church wall (right).
The Mission of San Antonio de Padua is located in the valley of the San Antonio River along the Santa Lucia Mountains. From 1893, after the roof tiles were removed, there was no roof over the church or the arcade walkway until a 1903-1908 restoration. The photograph shows the arcade with no roof and a wooden roof over the church and may therefore show the church during the restoration
The "Treasure Ship" float with a Spanish galleon bearing golden gifts; the intended inhabitants of the float were driven away by the rain. The Pasadena Memorial Flagpole (Goodhue Flagpole) is visible behind the float in its original location in the middle of the intersection of Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard. The float was entered by the Hotel Vista del Arroyo.
A similar photograph appears with the article, "Declares Spouse not Home Body; Wife Declares in Divorce Action Husband Deserted Marital Nest Often," Los Angeles Times, July 22, 1926.
"Mandalay" float representing the love boat in the play "East is West." One participant is wearing a traditional Chada hat and costume while others don tunics and round hats. The float was entered by the city of Whittier.
View of the "Sea Serpent" float with 3 women. The Pasadena Memorial Flagpole (Goodhue Flagpole) is visible behind the float in its original location in the middle of the intersection of Orange Grove and Colorado Boulevard. The float was entered by the city of Venice.
"Home Sweet Home" float with a flower-draped Spanish style house with a boy and girl sitting in the front yard. The float was entered by the Los Angeles Chamber of commerce.
"Drummer Boys of '61" float with the theme song of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" and with a group of 8 aged veterans with fifes and drums. Entered by the John F. Godfrey Post, G.A.R.
Float with a Miss Frank Alexander in an open jewelry box with a red satin lining and a strand of pearls half out of the box in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Floral signs on the float include "Safe Keeping" on the lid of the jewelry box and "Banks" on the front. Signs on the corner commercial building behind the float read: "Latest Model Cars for Hire Without Drivers...," "Pasadena Vulcan...g Works," and "Hotel Franklin." Spectators are standing along the parade route and on top of the corner building.
Montage photograph of Claudine, Claudette, and Angella Mawby, about age 7 or 8, wearing dresses with bows at shoulders, lying on their stomachs in front of lit fireplace, with Christmas tree and stockings
Carolyn Bartlett, about 4 years old, standing near Christmas tree with holding telephone, with doll, wicker doll carriage, elephant, teacups, and other presents, indoors with floor lamp and candle in background
View through stone archway of woman, sidesaddle, and man on horseback, woman standing, all in Spanish-style dress, near pueblo-style wall with rough wooden supports and director's chair
3 boys, identified as Jackie Stone, Raymond Robinson, and possibly Max Tyler, with helmets, brooms, and flag, standing in dusty yard with fence in background
