Genre: cellulose nitrate film / Location: San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Admiral William V. Pratt and Vice-Admiral Louis M. Nulton on a Navy ship, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1929

Description:: Admiral William V. Pratt (left) and Vice-Admiral Louis M. Nulton on a Navy ship. The occasion was the transfer of Pratt to become the Commander-in-Chief of the combined United States Fleet and Nulton to take Pratt's former assignment as commander-in-chief of the Battle Fleet.
Date:: May 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

General Sherwood A. Cheney and Colonel Charles H. Hilton at Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: General Sherwood A. Cheney leading Colonel Charles H. Hilton and other military officers out of headquarters at Fort MacArthur. Cheney commented that the greatest weakness of the post is not guns but lack of men.
Date:: October 12, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Los Angeles Harbor Light, San Pedro, [1937?]

Description:: The Los Angeles Harbor Light, also known as the Angel's Gate Lighthouse, was built in 1913, automated in 1972, and refurbished in 2012.
Date:: [1937?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Three boys examine a cannon aboard the USF Constitution, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: Three boys examine a cannon during a visit on the USF Constitution.
Date:: [February-March, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, aerial view, [1930s?]

Description:: Los Angeles Harbor, with channels and wharves, with ocean in foreground and city and hills in background
Date:: [1930s?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

General John F. Preston escorted by Lieutenant-Colonel Homer R. Oldfield during a surprise inspection of Fort MacArthur, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1932

Date:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Brigadeer-General Douglas Lilburn MacEwen and Mary Gansevaert MacEwen arrive by ship, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1935

Description:: Reported in “The Lancer: British Hero of Ypres battle here on visit,” 12 Feb. 1935: A1.
Date:: February 11, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Nancy Carroll and her husband Jack Kirkland on a ship, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:: A similar photograph, taken on the same occasion, appears with Los Angeles Times article, "Paths of ex-Hollywood pair Part; Nancy Carroll Sues Mate; Actress Files Divorce Action in Mexico and Kirkland, Publicity Husband, Donates His Help" Los Angeles Times, June 4, 1931.
Date:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Backside view of the USS Narwhal and the USS Nautilus on display to the public, San Pedro, 1932

Description:: Seen from behind, the Navy submarine, the USS Narwhal, anchored to the San Pedro port while on display to the public. Next to her is her sister ship, the USS Nautilus, and next to that [barely visible in this image] is the USS Bass. At the time they were three of the world's largest submarines, each with crews of more than 80 men.
Date:: July 31, 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Los Angeles Harbor Light, breakwater, and breaking wave, San Pedro, [1920-1939?]

Description:: Los Angeles Harbor Light, in left background, with length of breakwater in foreground, large breaking wave at center, ocean at left, under cloudy sky
Date:: [1920-1939?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Ocean liner Virginia probably in Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, 1928-1938

Description:: In 1928 the SS Virginia was the largest merchant ship ever built in America at 613 feet long with a beam of 80 feet, and was powered with a turbo-electric installation. She was refitted and renamed as SS Brazil in 1938.
Date:: [between 1928-1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Barbara Lerner and Richard Basteim aboard the Grace Liner Santa Paula, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1936

Description:: Barbara Lerner and Richard Bastheim married in July 1936, and lived in Beverly Hills. Reported in "Angelino takes New York bride," Los Angeles Times, 6 Jul. 1936: 5.
Date:: [circa may 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Jury and defendant, William James (Curly) Guy visit Walter Wanderwell's yacht, Carma, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: A different photograph of the same event appears in a mini photo spread titled, "Jury Gets First-Hand View of Yacht where Assassin Slew Globe Trotter," Los Angeles Times, 04 Feb. 1933: A2
Date:: [circa February 4, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Los Angeles Harbor Light, aerial view, San Pedro, [1937?]

Description:: The Los Angeles Harbor Light, also known as the Angel's Gate Lighthouse, was built in 1913, automated in 1972, and refurbished in 2012.
Date:: [1937?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Coast Guard cutter Tingard steams through the water, San Pedro Bay, 1920-1937

Description:: The US Coast Guard cutter Tingard steams through the water in the San Pedro Bay. A sign on the port building in the background reads "Los Angeles."
Date:: [between 1920-1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, aerial view, [1930s?]

Description:: Los Angeles Harbor, with wharves, channels, and jetties, with city and hills in left background
Date:: [1930s?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Admiral Henry Butler on board a ship, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1920-1939

Description:: Admiral Henry Butler with three other men on the deck of a Navy ship.
Date:: [1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

General Edward A. Stockton reviews marching units, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1941

Description:: Former Ft. MacArthur commandant Brig. Gen. Edward A. Stockton, left, stands with Col. W. W. Hicks and other officers during an 11-gun salute in honor of Stockton's rank since leaving Ft. MacArthur.
Date:: September 6, 1941
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Viscount Julian Hedworth Byng and his wife Evelyn vacation in America, San Pedro, 1935

Description:: The Viscount Byng and his wife stand together on the deck of a ship.
Date:: January 7, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

San Pedro Municipal Building under construction, San Pedro, 1928

Description:: Location: Harbor Boulevard and 7th Street, San Pedro. Architects: Albert C. Martin, John C. Austin, John Parkinson.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Goodyear Blimp passes over the USF Constitution, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: The USF Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. The Constitution visited Southern California in 1933 from Jan. 21, when she arrived in San Diego, through March 19, when she departed San Pedro for San Francisco.
Date:: [February-March, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Captain Fred Anderson and his wife on the deck of the Diana Dollar, San Pedro, 1923

Description:: The crew of the Diana Dollar and the ship's Captain Fred Anderson fought a terrible ship fire to save $1,000,000 worth of cargo.
Date:: October 1923
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Navy Pacific Fleet seen from above, San Pedro Bay

Description:: More than a dozen ships from the Navy's Pacific Fleet are anchored in San Pedro Bay.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Navy sailors aboard the USS Baltimore load the ship's gun, San Pedro, 1920

Description:: Navy sailors aboard the USS Baltimore load the ship's gun during training maneuvers at the Port of Los Angeles.
Date:: September 30, 1920-October 2, 1920
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Arthur Torrance, explorer, on board a ship, Los Angeles, 1932

Date:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Visitors at Fort MacArthur celebrate Army Day, San Pedro, 1930s

Description:: People gather around anti-aircraft rifles in front of army barracks building.
Date:: 1930s
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Navy Pacific Fleet ships at their home base at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, 1920-1939

Description:: Possibly related to Los Angeles Times article, “Navy Home From ‘Battle’ Gives 40,000 Men Leave; San Pedro-San Diego Area Base for 152 Ships as Month’s Gruelling Pacific War Comes to End,” 23 Mar. 1932: A1.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mrs. Aldrich Peck and Edith Chapple board the Santa Rosa for New York, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1936

Description:: Photograph appears underneath the headline, "Popular Society Couple Take Vows in Ceremony Sunday Afternoon," Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct 1936: A6.
Date:: [circa October 12, 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Navy cruiser the USS Baltimore possibly anchored at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, 1920

Description:: Reported in the Los Angeles Times article, "Defenders Refused to be Tricked Into False Move; Bulwark of Seaplanes Saves Los Angeles Harbor," 3 Oct. 1920: I1.
Date:: 1920
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Director Mervyn LeRoy with his wife, Doris, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 193

Description:: Related article: “Director and bride on tour: honeymoon couple to circle globe,” Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 1934: 3.
Date:: [1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Collector of Customs Cohn and Eloi Amar welcome George Henry Dern, San Pedro, 1934

Description:: Secretary of War George H. Dern arrives in Southland to take stock of the Pacific Coast's military defense.
Date:: August 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Carlos Augusto Lavigne, Brazilian Commander, arriving on a ship, Los Angeles, 1920

Description:: Carlos Augusto Lavigne standing at a railing on the deck of of a ship.
Date:: [April 21, 1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Civilians and navy personnel on the USS California battleship during Navy Day, San Pedro Harbor, 1929

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, "Public Guest of Fleet; Thousands of Southlanders Visit Battleships and See Program on Navy Day." Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 1929: A1.
Date:: October 28, 1929
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

US Navy battleships anchored in the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro

Description:: The Los Angeles Harbor as seen from shore. Half a dozen ships, mostly battleships, are anchored in the harbor.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Burt Edwards, Walter Allen, Governor James Rolph and Fred Warner pose on a wharf, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: From left to right, Burt Edwards, Walter B. Allen and Governor James Rolph stand in a row along a wharf in Los Angeles Harbor at left. The wharf enters frame along the left half of the bottom edge and stretches back to the left. At right, a boat is moored to the wharf. On the boat, Fred Warner stands on the deck and leans against the boat's cabin. Behind him, the American flag and other nautical flags wave. The harbor's waters extend across the background.
Date:: [circa March 7, 1932]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Marine uniforms from 1812 in museum displays on the USF Constitution, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, "'Old Ironsides' Crowds Grow; Total of Visitors Yesterday Placed at 19,261; Many More Turned Away at Closing Hour; Legislators Planning Appeal to Entire State." 19 Feb. 1933: 15
Date:: [February-March, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

San Pedro Municipal Building under construction, San Pedro, 1928

Description:: Location: Harbor Boulevard and 7th Street, San Pedro. Architects: Albert C. Martin, John C. Austin, John Parkinson.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Major General Malin Craig, Lieutenant Colonel M. A. Cross and Lieutenant Colonel W. J. MacMillan congregate, San Pedro, 1931

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Critics of Army Cost Answered," Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr 1931: A8.
Date:: April 14, 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

W. Cecil Leys arriving on a ship, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1938

Description:: W. Cecil Leys of Aukland, New Zealand, managing director of two weeklies, arrives by ship with an unidentified woman.
Date:: [July 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Distant view towards the new Municipal Boat House at Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1928

Description:: The Municipal Boat House on the shore of Cabrillo Beach, with boat slips beside it.
Date:: October 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Easter Sunday service on a Point Fermin, San Pedro, 1920-1939

Description:: Photograph depicts an annual Easter Sunday service on a hilltop at Point Fermin.
Date:: [between 1920 - 1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Edward B. Jones on shipboard upon his return form Hawaii, San Pedro, 1932

Description:: Dr. Edward B. Jones on board a ship returning from Hawaii. He claimed to know the motive behind the widely circulated suicide of Paul Bern.
Date:: September 13, 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Navy's USS Salt Lake City beside the USS Medusa at Los Angeles Port, San Pedro, 1932-1939

Description:: The Navy's USS Salt Lake City, a heavy cruiser, sits in port beside the USS Medusa, a repair ship, San Pedro. Other anchored Navy ships can be seen in the background.
Date:: [between 1932-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Admiral Spencer S. Wood and Captain Ed McCouley aboard the Baltimore, San Pedro, 1920

Description:: Related photographs appear in the article, "The Mighty Guardians of Our Western Shores." Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 1920: VIII1.
Date:: November 1920
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Boschke Island, San Pedro, 1885-1900 [?], [rephotographed], 1926

Description:: View of Boschke Island. The the trees behind the building on the shore behind the large wave suggest that it is the home of Martha Ellen Boschke and her family because Martha Boschke had planted trees and a lawn at her home, cultivated with water brought in from the shore.
Date:: 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

USS Beaver and eight S-type Navy submarines in San Pedro, 1920-1925

Description:: The USS Beaver and eight S-type Navy submarines in San Pedro. The USS Beaver was at San Pedro several times between 1920-1925.
Date:: [between 1920-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Jurors wait to board Walter Wanderwell's yacht, Carma, during the trial of William James (Curly) Guy, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: A similar photograph appears with the article, "WANDERWELL'S WIDOW HEARD: Witness Tells of Rows Guy Had With Husband Murder Defendant Sought Cash, She Declares Judge and Jury Visit Ship Where Slaying Occurred," Los Angeles Times, 04 Feb. 1933: A1
Date:: [circa February 4, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Submarine tender USS Canopus at anchor, San Pedro, 1923

Description:: View of the USS Canopus, a submarine tender, anchored in the San Pedro Harbor. Five submarines can be seen attached to the starboard side of the ship. The Canopus was at San Pedro from early 1923 until July 17, she sailed for Pearl Harbor.
Date:: 1923
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Lights from United States Fleet illuminate night sky, San Pedro, 1935

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, “Gay Scenes End Fiesta,” Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct 1935: A1, 2.
Date:: October 15, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Lights from United States Fleet illuminate night sky, San Pedro, 1935

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, “Gay Scenes End Fiesta,” Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct 1935: A1, 2.
Date:: October 15, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Five Navy ships docked side-by-side, San Pedro Bay

Description:: Five Navy ships docked side-by-side with a couple more ships in the background.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Historic Navy ship the USF Constitution in Southern California waters, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: The USF Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. The Constitution visited Southern California in 1933 from Jan. 21, when she arrived in San Diego, through March 19, when she departed San Pedro for San Francisco.
Date:: [February-March, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Vincent Astor's yacht the USS Nourmahal, San Pedro, 1936

Description:: The Nourmahal sits in the middle of the ocean with a couple of smaller boats in the water around it.
Date:: February 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Building on Beacon Street damaged by the Long Beach earthquake, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: View of a commercial building on Beacon Street damaged by the Long Beach earthquake. The upper cornice is damaged, and brick rubble covers the sidewalk. Business signs on the building read "A. Elkonin Jewelry," "Dr. Spires, Dentists," "Florsheim Shoes," "Golden Gate, Cafe," and "Lowrey - Michel Radios, RCA Victor."
Date:: March 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Starboard view of the Navy's battleship USS Nevada during a port visit, San Pedro, 1930-1939

Description:: The starboard view of the Navy's battleship USS Nevada. Officers and sailors can be seen standing on deck.
Date:: [between 1930-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Four Naval Ships docked in San Pedro Bay, 1933

Description:: Possibly related to the article, "Navy Repair Rush Stresses Shore Needs; Six Warcraft Moored Beside Flet's Floating Marchine Shops," Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 1933: A2, which has 2 similar photographs. See also image ark no. 21198/zz002cq05n.
Date:: [possibly 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Major-General R. L. Carmichael tours Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, 1931

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Army Financial Head Inspects Fort MacArthur," Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr 1931: A2.
Date:: April 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

General Sherwood A. Cheney and Colonel Charles H. Hilton at Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Fort Defenses Here Inspected," Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct 1933: A16.
Date:: October 12, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Fred Davis, winner of Irish Sweep smiles at his good luck, San Pedro, 1936

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, “AMERICANS WIN HEAVILY ON ‘SWEEPS’: Awards Total $956,880 Thirty in Southland Among 432 Fortunates in First-Day Drawing,” Los Angeles Times, 24 May 1936: 1.
Date:: May 24, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Goodyear-Zeppelin airship approaching the USS Patoka in the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, 1932

Description:: The Goodyear-Zeppelin airship (blimp) attempts to moor onto the Navy's fleet oiler the USS Patoka in the San Pedro Harbor. The airship, (blimp) had recently arrived in Southern California, where the mild climate was considered ideal for the weather-sensitive airship.
Date:: February 23, 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Captain Gustaf Klang arrives in California with Mr. and Mrs. James K. Ingham and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Pauline Hare, San Pedro, 1936

Description:: The Inghams and the Hares stand on either side of Captain Klang.
Date:: February 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Rear-Admiral Yates Stirling Jr. aboard the SS Lurline, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: Rear-Admiral Yates Stirling Jr. stands aboard the SS Lurline.
Date:: 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Hortensia Torreblanca on board the Lurline upon her return from Hawaii, San Pedro, 1935

Description:: Photograph of Hortensia Torreblanca on board the Lurline upon her return from Hawaii, in a floral dress, light crepe coat, dark straw hat with veil, and light gloves. She made the trip with her husband, Ferdinand Torreblanca, and her father, General Plutarco Elias Calles, former President of Mexico.
Date:: September 219 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Los Angeles Harbor Light and breakwater, San Pedro, [1920-1939?]

Description:: Los Angeles Harbor Light, in left background, with length of breakwater in foreground, ocean at left, under cloudy sky
Date:: 1920-1939?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

L.A. City Fireboat on display during San Pedro's annual Fiesta, 1935

Description:: A number of firefighters spray water from hoses on an illuminated Los Angeles City Fire Boat.
Date:: October 15, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

USF Constitution onboard museum exhibit of the brig, hand cuffs, leg irons and whip, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: Related to the Los Angeles Times article, "Old Ironsides Crowds Grow; Total Visitors Yesterday Placed at 19,261; Many More Turned Away at Closing Hour." 19 Feb. 1933: 15.
Date:: [February-March, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Several yachts in Los Angeles Harbor during the Midwinter Regatta, San Pedro, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: It was a good day of weather at the fourth round of the five-day Midwinter Regatta.
Date:: February 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Aerial view of towards harbor with ships from the Navy's Pacific Fleet in the background, San Pedro

Description:: Aerial view of the San Pedro Harbor, home to part of the Navy's Pacific Fleet. Numerous battleships and other vessels can be seen in the background.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mast and rigging of the USF Constitution, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: The USF Constitution is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat. The Constitution visited Southern California in 1933 from Jan. 21, when she arrived in San Diego, through March 19, when she departed San Pedro for San Francisco.
Date:: [February-March, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Olin Wannemaker as he arrives from China, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, "China's Plight Explained; Educator Declares Selfish War Lords to Blame; Cites America's Great Opportunity." 17 Mar. 1933.
Date:: March 16, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Sailors tend their tenders at the Navy dock, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: Sailors tend their tenders at the Navy dock. There are seven tenders in the shot and one transport ferry moving through the water.
Date:: 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet ships at their home base, San Pedro Harbor

Description:: Possibly related to Los Angeles Times article, “Navy Home From ‘Battle’ Gives 40,000 Men Leave; San Pedro-San Diego Area Base for 152 Ships as Month’s Gruelling Pacific War Comes to End,” 23 Mar. 1932: A1.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

USS Indianapolis at dock while sailors on berth watch, San Pedro, 1933-1939

Description:: The USS Indianapolis at a berth. Sailors can be seen on the dock as well as on the ship's deck.
Date:: [between 1933-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Illuminated boat during San Pedro's annual Fiesta, 1935

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, “Gay Scenes End Fiesta,” Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct 1935: A1, 2.
Date:: October 15, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Harry Carr, Los Angeles Times reporter, editor and columnist, arriving from Europe, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Harry Carr, Los Angeles Times reporter, editor and columnist, standing in a doorway with hat in hand at the port in San Pedro upon his return from a trip to Europe.
Date:: January 4, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

USS Chester at anchor, San Pedro Bay, 1932-1939

Description:: The USS Chester, a Navy heavy cruiser, anchored in San Pedro Bay. Another Navy ship, possibly a transport ship, is in the background.
Date:: [between 1932-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Lights from United States Fleet illuminate night sky, San Pedro, 1935

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, “Gay Scenes End Fiesta,” Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct 1935: A1, 2.
Date:: October 15, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Navy's fleet oiler USS Patoka waiting for the Goodyear-Zeppelin airship to moor, San Pedro, 1932

Description:: The Navy's fleet oiler USS Patoka in the San Pedro Harbor awaits the Goodyear-Zeppelin airship (not pictured), which is practicing mooring into the ship.
Date:: February 23, 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Young boys pose next to railway rifle on Army Day at Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, 1930s

Description:: Four boys posing with a railway rifle bullet. One is standing at the end of the cartridge and three boys sit straddling the bullet. In the background is a railways rifle.
Date:: 1930s
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

USS Chicago leading cruiser squadron into Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: Portside view the USS Chicago leading 5 U.S. Navy cruisers in formation from the foreground to the horizon.
Date:: February 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

USS Patoka, a Navy fleet oiler, at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, 1920-1939

Description:: Possibly related to Los Angeles Times article, “Blimp Volunteer Finds Mooring to Floating Mast at Harbor Easy,” 24 Feb. 1932: A3; or “Ship Could Moor Zeppelin: Patoka, Equipped to Anchor Air Liner in Emergency, Has Received No Orders to be Prepared,” 15 Oct. 1928: 2.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Navy sailors create a smoke screen during training maneuvers of the Pacific Fleet, San Pedro, 1920

Description:: This photograph appears with the article "Defenders Refused to be Tricked Into False Move; Bulwark of Seaplanes Saves Los Angeles Harbor," 3 Oct. 1920: I1.
Date:: September 30, 1920-October 2, 1920
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

View of the HMS Havock (H 43), San Pedro Harbor, 1936-1939

Description:: View of the HMS Havock (H 43), a Destroyer in the Royal Navy, at Berth 57 in the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. The berth number is visible on the building behind the ship and "H 43" is painted in the side of the ship in two places. The HMS Havock was launched in 1936 and lost in 1942.
Date:: [between 1936-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Rear-Admiral Frederick J. Horne, new naval aircraft commander, San Pedro, 1936

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, “Change Slated: NAVAL AIR SHIFT SEEN Admiral Horne to Succeed Butler, Says Reliable San Pedro Report,” Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 1936: 2.
Date:: January 4, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Cars parked between Point Fermin and White Point during a Navy Fleet Parade, San Pedro, 1932

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, "Greatest Armada in Nation's History Passes in Review; Navy Parades Strength in Sea and Air Tableau; Hundreds of Ships and Aircraft Pass in Stately Review Before Crowds Masses on Shore." Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 1932: A1.
Date:: April 19, 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Navy Pacific Fleet ships at their home base at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, 1920-1939

Description:: Battleships and other vessels from the US Navy Pacific Fleet at their home base in San Pedro Harbor.
Date:: [between 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Architectural drawing, San Pedro Municipal Building, San Pedro, circa 1928

Description:: Architectural drawing of San Pedro Municipal Building, also known as San Pedro City Hall, 7-story stone building with arched doorway, cornices at upper corner windows, and slanted flagpole
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Captain Fred Anderson and his wife on the deck of the Diana Dollar, San Pedro, 1923

Description:: Mr. and Mrs. Anderson stand on the deck of the Diana Dollar.
Date:: October, 1923
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Lieut.-Col. Claude M. Thiele in new Fort MacArthur post, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1936

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, "Harbor Fort Changes Head, Lieut.-Col. Thiele in Command of Defense, Relieves Col. Brown," Los Angeles Times, 1 Sept. 1936: A1.
Date:: [circa September 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

New Municipal Boat House at Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1928

Date:: October 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Admiral Frank Schofield and other military officers embarking from San Pedro for military maneuvers in Hawaii, 1932

Description:: Admiral Frank M. Schofield and Major General Malin Craig, accompanied by three other military officers, pictured in uniform on board the S.S. Pennsylvania prior to sailing for Honolulu for a joint Army-Navy war games with the goal of "capturing" the Hawaiian Islands.
Date:: [January 1932]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Director Mervyn LeRoy with his wife, Doris, and their mothers, San Pedro (Los Angeles), 1934

Description:: Related article: “Director and bride on tour: honeymoon couple to circle globe,” Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 1934: 3.
Date:: [1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Local dignitaries and officers aboard the USF Constitution, San Pedro, 1933

Description:: Local dignitaries meet with officers aboard the USF Constitution during the ship's visit to Southern California.
Date:: [February-March, 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Admiral Spencer S. Wood aboard the Baltimore, San Pedro, 1920

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, "The Mighty Guardians of Our Western Shores." Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 1920: VIII1.
Date:: November 1920
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Watson, George R., 1892-1977
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

San Pedro Municipal Building under construction, San Pedro, 1928

Description:: Bird's-eye view of steel beams framing the lower portion of San Pedro Municipal Building, also known as San Pedro City Hall, under construction, with 2 cranes at work, 2 men working on framing, wooden barrier along sidewalk, intersection, pedestrian, and cars in foreground, businesses in foreground and visible through framing, Los Angeles Harbor in background. Business signs read: Stationery, Cigars, Rainbow Cafe
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

USS Salt Lake City, USS Ramapo and USS Pensacola probably at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro harbor, 1932-1939

Description:: The USS Salt Lake City had more engagements during WWII than any other Navy ship, and was nicknamed "Swayback Maru". The USS Pensacola was nicknamed the "Grey Ghost" by Tokyo Rose.
Date:: [between 1932-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Lights from United States Fleet illuminate night sky, San Pedro, 1935

Description:: This photograph is likely related to the article, “Gay Scenes End Fiesta,” Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct 1935: A1, 2.
Date:: October 15, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

USC President Dr. Rufus von Kleinsmid and his wife Elisabeth on board a ship, San Pedro, 1923-1932

Description:: Photograph of USC President Dr. Rufus B. Von Kleinsmid and his wife Elisabeth on board a ship.
Date:: [between 1923-1932]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Cruiser USS Indianapolis near its berth, San Pedro, 1933-1939

Description:: The Navy cruiser USS Indianapolis near berth, while four sailors walk on the dock watch.
Date:: [between 1933-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Five US Navy ships anchored side-by-side, San Pedro Bay, 1933

Description:: This photograph appears with the article, "Navy Repair Rush Stresses Shore Needs: Six Warcraft Moored Beside Fleet's Machine Shops," Los Angeles Times, 5 Sept. 1933: A2.
Date:: September 4, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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