Genre: cellulose nitrate film / Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection / Subject: Landmarks - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Description:: The Griffith Observatory was created using a design developed by architects John C. Austin and Frederick M. Ashley based on preliminary sketches by Russell W. Porter.
Date:: [circa 1934-1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: View towards sightseers at the base of scenic desert cliffs in Red Rock Canyon which look like thick columns of rock standing in rows, one on top of the other. Four sightseers are visible next to 4 automobiles and a white tent.
Date:: [circa 1920-1930]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, September 10, 1932, Gen. Sherman’s Career Closes, Death Puts End to Labors of Pioneer Developer, Activities Important Factor in Rise of Los Angeles, Funeral Services Will Be Monday at 2 p.m.
Date:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Description:: L-shaped house, part with Spanish tile roof, among palm and eucalyptus trees, with stone arch at left and shrubs in foreground
Date:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: View of visitors attending the newly completed Griffith Observatory and Astronomers Monument.
Date:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan with Rufus B. von Kleinsmid on the steps of the Edward Laurence Doheny Memorial Library with Lieut.-Col. Senichi Kushibuchi (Prince Kaya's aide-de-camp, far right), and perhaps Kihuye Matsumura (the Prince's lady in waiting, behind the Prince on the left)
Date:: August 29, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: The former Cathedral of Saint Vibiana, located at 214 South Main Street, is one of Los Angeles' few remaining 19th century landmarks and was completed in 1876. The Cathedral was decommissioned at some point between 1994 and 1999 after which it underwent seismic retrofitting and restoration and, in the process, was converted to an event space called Vibiana.
Date:: [circa 1920-1939]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Bird's-eye view of Cabrillo Beach bathhouse, with beach in foreground, about 6 people scattered on beach, tall 4-masted schooner and other boats in ocean in background. A painted sign on the tower reads: "Cabrillo Bath House / Dept. of Playground & Recreation / City of Los Angeles."
Date:: [1932?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Felipe de Neve was the founder of the city of Los Angeles. The 7 foot high statue of De Neve was set in the 1873 pool at the center of the Plaza facing the Plaza Church. The statue was donated by the Daughters of the Golden West.
Date:: March 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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