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Salt Water Carnival queen’s court posed with longboards, Santa Monica Beach, 1941

Description:
Six young women from the Salt Water Carnival Queen’s court, wearing bathing suits and leis around their necks, photographed in front of longboards planted in the sand. The pier can be seen in the background along with a building next to the sands (partially viewed at right). Photographed at the Salt Water Carnival, sponsored by Santa Monica Junior College.
Date:
May 24, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Salt Water Carnival queen’s court posed with longboards, Santa Monica Beach, 1941

Sorrento Beach Club, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
P. H. Philbin, of Chicago, a former owner of the Sorrento Beach Club building, had planned a 12-story apartment building on the site in 1953. The project included utilizing the massive concrete Sorrento Beach Club structure which had been abandoned in an unfinished state. The project was controversial, as some property owners felt that it would mar the beauty of the Santa Monica Palisades Park.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Sorrento Beach Club, Santa Monica, 1952

Bird's-eye view of Marion Davies' house on Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, 1939

Description:
Photographs housed in this negative sleeve (labeled “P53-P56”) feature Marion Davies’ home. Two (P55 and P56) show the original rustic fence lining the path at Palisades Park. That fence was replaced around 1946. This photo was likely taken in 1939. See image ark nos. 21198/zz002d4zrr and 21198/zz002d4zpq.
Date:
1939
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Bird's-eye view of Marion Davies' house on Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, 1939

Salt Water Carnival queen’s court posed with longboards, Santa Monica Beach, 1941

Description:
Six young women from the Salt Water Carnival Queen’s court, wearing bathing suits and leis around their necks, photographed in front of longboards planted in the sand. A multi-storied building is viewed in the background. Photographed at the Salt Water Carnival, sponsored by Santa Monica Junior College.
Date:
May 24, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Salt Water Carnival queen’s court posed with longboards, Santa Monica Beach, 1941

Salt Water Carnival queen and her court, Santa Monica Beach, 1941

Description:
Photograph of the Salt Water Carnival queen Diana Veit, wearing a crown and standing atop a large treasure chest. She is surrounded by her court. Crowds can be seen in the background on the sands, and along the pier above, while streamers and flags fly overhead. Photographed at the Salt Water Carnival, sponsored by Santa Monica Junior College.
Date:
May 24, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Salt Water Carnival queen and her court, Santa Monica Beach, 1941

Bird's-eye view from Palisades park towards Santa Monica Beach facing northwest, 1946-1950

Description:
Bird's-eye view from Palisades Park towards Santa Monica Beach facing northwest. Four people (two women in view, two farther ahead) walk down the Idaho path at right. A portion of the refurbished Palisades Park wooden rail fence is viewed atop the cliff. Beach homes line Pacific Coast Highway at left.
Date:
[between 1946 and 1950]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Bird's-eye view from Palisades park towards Santa Monica Beach facing northwest, 1946-1950

Women on the Idaho path to Palisades Park, Santa Monica, 1945-49

Description:
Five women are photographed walking up the Idaho path up the cliff from the California Incline to Palisades Park above the Santa Monica coast. A small rock terrace garden with cacti can be seen in the foreground; buildings, the coastline and Santa Monica Pier are viewed in the distant background.
Date:
[between 1945-1949]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Women on the Idaho path to Palisades Park, Santa Monica, 1945-49

Bird's-eye view of Santa Monica Beach from Palisades Park taken from the area of Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1947 to 1952

Description:
Bird's-eye view facing southeast along the cliff face below Palisades Park towards Santa Monica Beach and the Pacific Coast Highway, taken from the area of Montana Ave. Marion Davies beach house is the second structure on the right.
Date:
1946
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Bird's-eye view of Santa Monica Beach from Palisades Park taken from the area of Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1947 to 1952

Crowd at the Beach, Santa Monica, 1945-49

Description:
This image is of a crowd of people on the shore in Santa Monica. In the foreground, a man and two boys can be seen, all wearing swim shorts. The man is likely a lifeguard, as he holds a floatation device on which the letters "guards" can be seen. He also wears a hat. He leans on the bumper of a jeep, one hand on the shoulder of the boy closest to him. In the distance, other men can be seen standing in the shore in beach attire.
Date:
[between 1945-1949]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Crowd at the Beach, Santa Monica, 1945-49

Santa Monica Beach and Yacht Harbor from Palisades Park, Santa Monica, circa 1946

Description:
John P. Jones Monument, located within Palisades Park at Ocean Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica. The monument is dedicated to Nevada Senator John P. Jones, co-founder of the town of Santa Monica with Colonel Robert S. Baker, 1875. Coordinates derived from this location.
Date:
[circa 1946]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Santa Monica Beach and Yacht Harbor from Palisades Park, Santa Monica, circa 1946

Bird's-eye view of Santa Monica Beach from Palisades Park taken from the area of Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1934

Description:
The vines along the wall of Marion Davies' estate in this image are at the same stage of growth as in image ark no. 21198/zz002d7jst, dated to 1934. This is also the year that the breakwater next to Santa Monica pier was completed, which is visible in this photograph in the distance.
Date:
1934
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Bird's-eye view of Santa Monica Beach from Palisades Park taken from the area of Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1934

Marion Davies residence and Santa Monica shoreline, Santa Monica, circa 1935

Description:
Bird's-eye view of the Marion Davies residence (2nd property from the bottom of the image) and Santa Monica shoreline, with cliffs on the left, the Pacific Coast Highway, houses, beach, ocean and Santa Monica Pier and breakwater in the background. The Sorrento Beach Club is in the distance on the left side of the Pacific Coast Highway, with the California incline above it.
Date:
[circa 1935]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Marion Davies residence and Santa Monica shoreline, Santa Monica, circa 1935

View from Palisades Park towards Santa Monica Beach and pier, Santa Monica, circa 1950

Description:
The original rustic branch fence at Palisades Park was gradually replaced with both a wood rail and a concrete fence. The project was completed around 1946. A photograph featuring the original rustic eucalyptus branch fence was also taken from this location. The photograph was housed in this negative sleeve (see image ark no. 21198/zz002d4zjn).
Date:
[circa 1950]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
View from Palisades Park towards Santa Monica Beach and pier, Santa Monica, circa 1950

Santa Monica coastline from the Palisades Park cliffs at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1946-1952

Description:
Photograph of the Santa Monica coastline from the Palisades Park cliffs, looking south. At foreground, a large palm tree and rock cliffs frame the image below. On view is a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway (California Highway 1), with cars lining the road and parked in lots near what are presumably beach homes, clubs and businesses. These structures follow along the Highway and beach- the beach populated by crowds on the sand and in the water. At center sits the Santa Monica Pier and Yacht Harbor. Beyond the pier, the coastline continues into the distance. Photographed at the foot of Montana Avenue, above the Sorrento Beach Club.
Date:
[between 1946 and 1952]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Santa Monica coastline from the Palisades Park cliffs at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1946-1952

View from Palisades Park towards Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, circa 1950

Description:
The original rustic branch fence at Palisades Park was gradually replaced with both a wood rail and a concrete fence. The project was completed around 1946. A photograph featuring the original rustic eucalyptus branch fence was also taken from this location. The photograph was housed in this negative sleeve (see image ark no. 21198/zz002d4zjn).
Date:
[circa 1950]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
View from Palisades Park towards Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica, circa 1950

Crowds at the beach, Santa Monica, 1934

Description:
Crowds of beachgoers, wearing bathing suits and swim trunks, frolic in the ocean, along the water’s edge, and on a stretch of sand populated with beach umbrellas. View facing south toward the Santa Monica Pier. At left stands the Grand Hotel (formerly the Breakers Beach Club, far left), Edgewater Beach Club, and Hotel Casa Del Mar (closest to the pier).
Date:
July 15,1934
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Crowds at the beach, Santa Monica, 1934

Crowds at the beach, Santa Monica, 1934

Description:
Crowds of beachgoers, wearing bathing suits and swim trunks, frolic in the ocean, along the water’s edge, and on a stretch of sand populated with beach umbrellas. View facing south toward the Santa Monica Pier. At left stands the Grand Hotel (formerly Breakers Beach Club, far left), Edgewater Beach Club, and Hotel Casa Del Mar (closest to the pier).
Date:
July 15, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Crowds at the beach, Santa Monica, 1934

Crowds at the beach, Santa Monica, 1934

Description:
Crowds of beachgoers, wearing bathing suits and swim trunks, frolic in the ocean, along the water’s edge, and on a stretch of sand dotted with beach umbrellas. View facing the Grand Hotel (formerly Breakers Beach Club, far left), Edgewater Beach Club, and Hotel Casa Del Mar. The Santa Monica Pier is partially in view at right.
Date:
July 15, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Crowds at the beach, Santa Monica, 1934

Crowds at the beach, Santa Monica, 1934

Description:
Crowds of beachgoers, wearing bathing suits and swim trunks, frolic in the ocean, along the water’s edge, and on a stretch of sand populated with beach umbrellas. View facing south toward the Santa Monica Pier. A coast guard boat is viewed in the ocean, not far from shore, with a smaller boat moving near it. Further out to sea are large ship and boat.
Date:
July 15, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Crowds at the beach, Santa Monica, 1934

Santa Monica coastline from the Palisades Park cliffs at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1946-1952

Description:
Photograph of the Santa Monica coastline from the Palisades Park cliffs, looking south. At foreground, a large palm tree and rock cliffs frame the image below. The view faces south toward a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway (California Highway 1), with cars lining the road and parked in lots near what are presumably beach homes, clubs and businesses. These structures follow along the Highway and beach- the beach populated by crowds on the sand and in the water. At center sits the Santa Monica Pier and Yacht Harbor. Beyond the pier, the coastline continues into the distance. Photographed at the foot of Montana Avenue, above the Sorrento Beach Club.
Date:
[between 1946 and 1952]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Santa Monica coastline from the Palisades Park cliffs at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1946-1952

Woman standing along Palisades Park path, Santa Monica, 1946

Description:
Photograph of a woman on the Palisades Park pathway. The woman, wearing a 1940s era dress and hair style, is leaning against the park’s original rustic eucalyptus branch fence. She is shaded by a large eucalyptus tree. The view faces south, following the cliffs toward Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica Beach and Pier. The Sorrento club can be seen buttressed against the cliffs along the highway. Across the way, beach homes, clubs and businesses follow the coastline.
Date:
1946
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Woman standing along Palisades Park path, Santa Monica, 1946

Santa Monica shoreline crowded with beachgoers seen from the California Incline, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Photograph of Santa Monica Beach from the California Incline. Two women seen walking along the incline with beside concrete guardrail. A “Roadside Rest” motel can be viewed just beyond them on the beach below. Additional businesses can be viewed nearest the street, including an establishment called “Hamburger Heaven.” Crowds of people populate the sand and water. The Santa Monica Pier and Yacht Harbor are viewed in background.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Santa Monica shoreline crowded with beachgoers seen from the California Incline, Santa Monica, 1952

Bird's-eye view of Santa Monica Beach and the Pacific Coast Highway, circa 1946

Description:
View from the cliff edge at Palisades Park facing southward. From left to right: pedestrians viewed walking along the Palisades Park path, its replacement fence in view. Below, three people walk up the Idaho foot path; the California Incline is seen in the background and to the right, followed by Pacific Coast Highway, beach houses and beach below, with the pier in the distance.
Date:
[circa 1946]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Bird's-eye view of Santa Monica Beach and the Pacific Coast Highway, circa 1946

Santa Monica coastline from the Palisades Park cliffs at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1946

Description:
Photograph of the Santa Monica coastline from the Palisades Park cliffs, looking south. At foreground, a large palm tree stands across from rock cliffs at left, a portion of the park’s rustic eucalyptus branch fence and trees in view. Below, a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway (California Highway 1), with cars lining the road and parked in lots near what are presumably beach homes, clubs and businesses. These structures follow along the Highway and beach- the beach populated by crowds on the sand and in the water. At center sits the Santa Monica Pier and Yacht Harbor. Beyond the pier, the coastline continues into the distance. Photographed at the foot of Montana Avenue, above the Sorrento Beach Club.
Date:
1946
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Santa Monica coastline from the Palisades Park cliffs at Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, 1946

Bird's eye view of Marion Davies’ beach house from Palisades Park, Santa Monica, 1946-1950

Description:
View of Santa Monica beach homes lining Pacific Coast Highway, including the Marion Davies home on the right at foreground. Photographed from Palisades Park facing southward, with the wood rail replacement fence viewed at left, the Santa Monica pier visible in the distance.
Date:
[between 1946 and 1950]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Bird's eye view of Marion Davies’ beach house from Palisades Park, Santa Monica, 1946-1950

Crowds at the beach, Santa Monica, 1934

Description:
Crowds of beachgoers, wearing bathing suits and swim trunks, frolic in the ocean, along the water’s edge, and on a stretch of sand populated with beach umbrellas. View facing south toward the Santa Monica Pier. Several buildings stand at left, including the Grand Hotel (formerly the Breakers Beach Club), Edgewater Beach Club, and Hotel Casa Del Mar (closest to the pier).
Date:
July 15, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Crowds at the beach, Santa Monica, 1934

Mock-up advertisement for the city of Santa Monica, 1934

Description:
Mock-up advertisement for the city of Santa Monica created by Adelbert Bartlett. At foreground is a cut-out photo of three palm trees atop a Palisades cliff overlooking Santa Monica beach. An illustrated thermometer is placed at left. Accompanying text reads: "Only 20 degrees difference between the high and Low Temperatures for the year..."
Date:
1934
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Mock-up advertisement for the city of Santa Monica, 1934