Genre: cellulose nitrate film / Location: Santa Monica (Calif.) / Collection: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934 - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Birdseye view towards the Marion Davies' Beach house, Santa Monica, circa 1930-1940

Description:: Birdseye view from Palisades Park towards Marion Davies' beach house on the shore of Santa Monica Bay in Santa Monica, with the beach visible beyond. Across the highway from the beach estate are parked cars, street railroad tracks, utility poles and the brush-covered base of the palisades cliff.
Date:: [circa 1930-1940]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Pierce, C. C. (Charles C.), $d1861-1946
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Castle Del Mar Beach Club, Santa Monica, circa 1926-1934

Description:: The Castle del Mar Beach Club is a beachside resort. It was built in a Neo-Renaissance-Mediterranean Revival style in 1926. Several patios with awnings are visible along with a labeled life boat.
Date:: [circa 1926-1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Eight postcard sunset views from Palisades Park, Santa Monica, circa 1910-1920

Description:: Seven postcard sunset views from Palisades Park, showing palm trees and dracaenas and a rustic eucalyptus branch fence along the cliff edge with the Pacific Ocean visible in the distance. One postcard view of the beach at sunset.
Date:: [circa 1910-1920]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Eight postcard view of Palisades Park, Santa Monica, 1915-1925

Description:: Eight postcard views of Palisades Park showing walkways with planting beds and trees.
Date:: [between 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Pierce, C. C. $q(Charles C.), $d1861-1946
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Eight postcard views of Santa Monica, circa 1911-1923

Description:: Row 4 left: Santa Monica High School
Date:: [between 1911-1923]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Pierce, C. C. $q(Charles C.), $d1861-1946
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Elks Temple, Santa Monica

Description:: 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.
Date:: [between 1898 and 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Pierce, C. C. $q(Charles C.), $d1861-1946
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Elks Temple, Santa Monica

Description:: 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.
Date:: [between 1898 and 1934]
1898/1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Exterior view of the Embassy Hotel Apartments, Santa Monica, circa 1927-1934

Description:: The Embassy Hotel Apartments, located at 1001 Third Street in Santa Monica, California, has been in operation since 1927
Date:: [circa 1927-1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Exterior view of the Embassy Hotel Apartments, Santa Monic, circa 1927-1934

Description:: The Embassy Hotel Apartments, located at 1001 Third Street in Santa Monica, California, has been in operation since 1927.
Date:: [circa 1927-1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Exterior view of the Todd and Leslie Mortuary, Santa Monica

Description:: 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.
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Exterior view of the Todd and Leslie Mortuary, Santa Monica

Description:: 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.
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

First Church of Christ, Scientist at Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1930

Description:: View of the First Church of Christ Scientist at Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue
Date:: [circa 1920-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

First Presbyterian Church, Santa Monica, circa 1922-1930

Description:: This building was completed in 1922 and is no longer standing.
Date:: [circa 1922-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Four postcards with views of coastal areas, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View from pier towards the Santa Monica cliffs and Palisades Park with cars parked along the highway. The Hotel Windermere by the Sea (renamed Windemere Hotel) is visible beyond the park.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Taylor, photographer
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Four postcards with views of coastal areas, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: Upper right: View from pier towards the Santa Monica cliffs and Palisades Park with cars parked along the highway. The Hotel Windermere by the Sea (renamed Windemere Hotel) is visible beyond the park.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Taylor, photographer
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Four Santa Monica schools, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1929

Description:: Upper right: Madison School, 1020 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica
Date:: [circa 1920-1929]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

John Muir School, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1929

Description:: Exterior view of John Muir School, at 725 Ocean Park Blvd., with two cars parked in front. There are three large palm trees along the street curbs.
Date:: [circa 1920-1929]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Lincoln Junior High School, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1934

Description:: Exterior view of school, constructed of brick and concrete with central tower and an arcade on each side wing. Four cars are parked on the street in front of the school. Partially visible sign above door on left reads [Linco]ln School
Date:: [circa 1920-1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Madison School, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1930

Description:: Exterior view of Madison School, a brick and stone building with a crenellated tower surmounted by a weathervane. the school was located at 1020 Arizona Ave.
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Pierce, C. C. (Charles C.), $d1861-1946
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

McKinley School, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1929

Description:: Exterior view of McKinley School, located at24th St. and Santa Monica Blvd.
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Miramar Hotel Annex and surrounding grounds, Santa Monica, circa 1920

Description:: The Miramar Hotel Annex and the surrounding grounds. A pergola is visible in the foreground to the far right, with a wooden bench underneath. Palms appear across the grounds as well as torches.
Date:: [circa 1920]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Pierce, C. C. (Charles C.), $d1861-1946
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Palisades Park, view towards walkway and entrance to Sunset Trail, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View of walkway in pacific Palisades Park with wind-bent trees and shrubbery on the lawn on the right and the large wooden sign for Sunset Trail supported by a wooden framework made of tree trunks in the distance on the right.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Palisades Park, view towards walkway and garden, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View towards wide walkway with two men strolling in the distance, and garden beds on either side with lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Palisades Park, view towards walkway and garden, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View towards wide unpaved walkways lined by large garden beds with lawns, palm trees, pine trees and other trees and shrubs.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Palisades Park, view towards walkway, garden and amusement pier, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View towards unpaved walkway lined by large garden beds with lawns, trees, a palm and shrubs, with the amusement pier in the distance.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Palisades Park, view towards walkway, garden and amusement pier, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View towards unpaved walkway lined by large garden beds with lawns, flowers, trees, palms and shrubs, with a rustic eucalyptus branch fence along the cliff edge on the right and the amusement pier in the distance.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Postcard view of Palisades Park with palm trees and century plants, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: Postcard with a view of Palisades Park in Santa Monica showing a walkway lined by plants, a palm tree and a palm tree, century plant. Two small buildings with thatched roofs are visible on the left of the path in the middle ground and the background.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club, Santa Monica

Description:: 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.
Date:: [circa 1914-1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1930

Description:: Santa Monica High School, located on Prospect Hill between 4th and 6th Streets, Michigan and Fremont Avenues, was dedicated April 11, 1912.
Date:: [circa 1920-1930]
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Santa Monica Public Library at 503 Santa Monica Blvd. after being remodeled, Santa Monica, circa 1927

Description:: Exterior view of the Santa Monica Public Library. The Main Library, built in 1904 with Carnegie funds, was remodeled in 1927 by architect E. J. Baume in a Spanish-style design
Date:: [circa 1927]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Seven views of Palisades Park in Santa Monica and one view of Castle Rock in Topanga, circa 1918-1926

Description:: Seven views of palisades park in Santa Monica showing the walkway lined with palm trees with century plants and other plants, the rustic eucalyptus branch fence along the cliff edge, the start of the Sunset Trail down the cliff to the beach and the incline road from California Avenue.
Date:: [circa 1918-1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Taylor, photographer
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Seven views of the Santa Monica shore and Pleasure Pier and one view of Castle rock in Topanga, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View towards Santa Monica beach in front of a pergola-covered brick walkway (in Crescent Bay Park between Blicknell Ave., Bay St. and Ocean Front Walk). The walkway consists of colonnade supporting a roof of wooden beams.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Taylor, photographer
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Sixteen postcard views of Santa Monica, circa 1911-1923

Description:: View of Santa Monica High School
Date:: [circa 1911-1923]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Taylor, photographer
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Snappy snaps: twelve post card photographs with views of Santa Monica, Topanga and Venice, circa 1920-1930

Description:: Twelve post card views of beaches in Topanga, Santa Monica and Venice, California, advertised as a set called "Snappy Snaps, Local California Views." Santa Monica views include Marion Davies' beach house, castle rock and the palisades cliffs. Venice Beach views show sunbathers. Castle rock was leveled in the mid 1950's and is now paved over.
Date:: [circa 1920-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

St. Monica Catholic Church, Santa Monica, between 1925 and 1934

Description:: View towards St. Monica Catholic Church from the south-west. The church is located on the north-east corner of the intersection of California Ave. and 7th street in Santa Monica
Date:: [between 1925 and 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

St. Monica's Catholic Church, Santa Monica, circa 1920

Description:: A street-level view of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Automobiles line the sidewalk surrounding the church. The church is located on the north-east corner of the intersection of California Ave. and 7th street in Santa Monica
Date:: [circa 1920]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Santa Monica, circa 1925-1934

Description:: Exterior view towards St. Paul's Lutheran Church, with two women waiting at a bus stop in front. A sing in front of the church identifies the pastor as Jesse W. Ball.
Date:: [circa 1925-1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Pierce, C. C. (Charles C.), $d1861-1946
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Ten postcards with coastline views, Santa Monica Bay, circa 1915-1926

Description:: Coastline views of Santa Monica Bay, including: two views in the area of Las Flores Canyon, two views of Castle Rock on the Topanga coast, one view of Topanga Beach and Topanga Beach Drive, four views of Santa Monica Beach and the Palisades Park and one birdseye view of the coast towards Point Dume
Date:: [circa 1915-1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Three post card views of the Palisades Park environs, Santa Monica, circa 1918-1925

Description:: Upper photo: view up the California Incline road, with a rustic eucalyptus branch fence on the right side and the cliff on the left side, with the twisted branch of the Palisades Park visible above along the cliff edge .
Date:: [circa 1918-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Taylor, photographer
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Three views of Santa Monica including the Palisades Park and Miramar Hotel Annex, circa 1915-1925

Description:: Bottom photo: wide walkway bordered by lawns with trees and flowers in Palisades Park, with two men strolling on the walkway and a woman and toddler standing in the grass.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Taylor, photographer
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Two men striding down wide walkway in Palisades Park, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View towards two men striding down wide walkway in Palisades Park, with lawns and trees and palms in planting beds on either side, a rustic eucalyptus branch fence along the cliff edge on the right with the ocean beyond and the amusement pier in the far distance.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Two men striding down wide walkway in Palisades Park, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View towards two men striding down wide walkway in Palisades Park, with lawns, flowers, trees and palms in planting beds on either side, a rustic eucalyptus branch fence along the cliff edge on the left with the ocean beyond.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Two views of Palisades Park and one view of a Christian Science church, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1930

Description:: Bottom photo: view of Palisades Park showing a walkway lined by plants and trees including a palm tree, century plant.
Date:: [circa 1920-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Taylor, photographer
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Two views of Venice Beach and one view of Santa Monica Beach, Venice and Santa Monica, circa 1920-1930

Description:: View of sunbathers on the beach in front of the Santa Monica Athletic Club, view of sunbathers on the beach in Venice and view of the promenade along Venice Beach.
Date:: [circa 1920-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

View from Ocean Avenue towards Palisades Park and the entrance to the California Incline road, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View from Ocean Avenue towards Palisades Park, with lawns and palm trees in planting beds, and the entrance to the top of the incline road at California Avenue, with the ocean onthe right and the Santa Monica amusement pier in the distance.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

View from Palisades Park down the incline from California Street, Santa Monica, circa 1930-1935

Description:: View from Palisades Park down the dirt road incline (now the California Incline) descending to the beach. The road is bordered on the left by a rustic eucalyptus branch fence and the tall center blooming branches of three century plants. At the start of the road, on the left is a sign that reads: "Rail Road Crossing." On the right is a wide walkway of Palisades Park lined by a long lawn with a row or palm trees. Coastal mountains are visible in the distance.
Date:: [circa 1930-1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

View from Palisades Park towards cars driving down the incline road from California Avenue, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View from Palisades Park cliff edge towards cars driving down the incline road from California Avenue on the right, and the Pacific Coast Highway and beach houses along the shore on the left. Coastal mountains are visible in the distance.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

View of Palisades Park with couple seated on bench on left side of wide walkway, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925

Description:: View of Palisades Park with couple seated on bench on left side of wide walkway lined by garcen with lawns, trees, palm trees and shrubbery.
Date:: [circa 1915-1925]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

View of the Outside Inn in Topanga Canyon and views of Palisades Park in Santa Monica, circa 1915-1930

Description:: Two sunset views past palm trees and the rustic eucalyptus branch fence in Palisades Park, Santa Monica.
Date:: [circa 1915-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Pierce, C. C. $q(Charles C.), $d1861-1946
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

View of the Outside Inn in Topanga Canyon and views of Palisades Park in Santa Monica, circa 1915-1930

Description:: Two sunset views past palm trees and the rustic eucalyptus branch fence in Palisades Park, Santa Monica.
Date:: [circa 1915-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Views of Palisades Park and Marion Davies' beach house, Santa Monica

Description:: Upper photo: view of a wide dirt road on the face of a cliff in Santa Monica's Palisades Park, 1910-1920. The road is at center and leads from the top of the cliffs at left down to the beach at right. It is lined with a rustic eucalyptus branch fence and several large plants. A tall rock formation can be seen towards the bottom of the road at right. The beach is visible in the distance at center and right. Several tall mountains form a range in the background.
Date:: [circa 1905-1940]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Views of Santa Monica High School and Lincoln Junior High School, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1930

Description:: Lower photo: Exterior view of school, constructed of brick and concrete with central tower and an arcade on each side wing. Four cars are parked on the street in front of the school.
Date:: [circa 1920-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Taylor, photographer
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Views of Santa Monica High School and Lincoln Junior High School, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1930

Description:: Lower photo: Exterior view of school, constructed of brick and concrete with central tower and an arcade on each side wing. Four cars are parked on the street in front of the school.
Date:: [circa 1920-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

Views of the Castle Rock, the lighthouse and Palisades Park, along the Santa Monica Bay coastline, Topanga and Santa Monica, circa 1920

Description:: Upper photo: View from the north towards of Castle Rock, the Pacific Coast Highway and cliffs. A car is parked on the sand near Castle Rock. Castle rock was leveled in the mid 1950's and is now paved over.
Date:: [circa 1920]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

View towards three beach clubs: the Breakers, Edgewater and Casa Del Mar, Santa Monica, circa 1926-1927

Description:: View towards three popular early beach clubs: from left to right, the Breakers (under construction), Edgewater, and the Castle Del Mar Club (1910 Ocean Way).
Date:: [circa 1926-1927]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

View towards three beach clubs: the Breakers, Edgewater and Castle Del Mar, Santa Monica, circa 1927-1934

Description:: View from the pier towards three popular early beach clubs: from left to right, the Breakers, Edgewater, and the Castle Del Mar Club (1910 Ocean Way).
Date:: [circa 1927-1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Taylor, photographer
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

View towards two beach clubs: the Breakers and the Edgewater, Santa Monica, circa 1927-1934

Description:: View from the pier towards two popular early beach clubs, left to right: the Breakers and the Edgewater.
Date:: [circa 1927-1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Pierce, C. C. $q(Charles C.), $d1861-1946
Collection:: C.C. Pierce Photographic Collection, circa 1898-1934

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