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.
9 young women in bathing suits, including June Diebold and Thelma Peairs, lying in row in sand, with paper silhouettes of men and animals applied to arms and thighs to create suntan outlines, with ocean and buildings in background
Young women carrying the "Huntington Park High School Band" banner, followed by a drum majorette and the band. The Orth Storage building on the left was located at 238 West Colorado Blvd. (the block later became a freeway overpass). On the right, signs painted on the side of a commercial building read: "Chevrolet, Gwynn Johnson, 245," and "H. R. Slayden."
Albert Witzel was a society photographer in Los Angeles and Hollywood in the nineteen teens and twenties. He specialized in portraits of theatrical performers and, later, film stars.
Young man standing playing saxophone, young woman standing playing tambourine, young man seated on branch fence playing banjo, all smiling, with trees in background
A similar photograph appears with the Los Angeles Times article Young Indian in High School, September 24, 1928, describing 17-year-old Lone Star, a sophomore at Beverly Hills High School
This photograph appears in an article titled "God of War Rules Haven: Temple of Kuan Kung Calls Devout Chinese of City for Worship," in the Los Angeles Times, December 8, 1935, pg. A1.
Two women, one in light dress seated on cushion, one in flowered dress seated on decorated stool or drum, in doorway of Adolph L. Bernheimer residence, with wood carvings above door, circular medallions decorating door, open woodwork around door, driveway, gatehouse, and mountains in background
Six women riding in a cart serenaded by 2 men, one playing a guitar, at the Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara. They may be part of the wedding party described in an 8/19/1932 Los Angeles Times article titled "Historic Pageant Opens Santa Barbara Fiesta..." stating "The bridal pair on horseback were escorted by many riders by caballero and senorita, while a creaking careta carried members of the family of both bride and groom."
Women quilting at the Unemployed Citizens' League of Santa Monica, a localized group of self-sustaining and self-respecting people. Many cooperatives like this one emerged in California during the 1930s, specifically in the Los Angeles - Orange County area
A similar photograph appears in the Los Angeles Times photo spread "Breath of Old Spain," May 1, 1927, identifying the dancers as Mary Louise and Jacqueline Kopp.
A similar photograph appears in the Los Angeles Times photo spread "Breath of Old Spain," May 1, 1927, identifying the dancers as Mary Louise and Jacqueline Kopp.
A similar photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, March 8, 1936, "Seeing Styles From Times Revue, With Sylva Weaver, Fashion Reporter," with caption: Jane Hamilton was one of the brides in the Times fashion show. Her wedding outfit was designed by Bernard Newman. Left to right are Mrs. F. Ernest Potts, Jr., Peggy Terry, Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Harry D. Parkin, Jr., and Eleanor Dabney.
3 women, in ornate dresses or gowns, each with headdress, feathered hat, or scarf, all holding ornate handbags, 2 standing, 1 seated, at urn or well, on lawn with wall and rosebushes in background
About 40 women, seated at desks in large room, with papers and pencils, possibly taking a test or counting voter registrations, with 4 men standing in background, 2 in room, 2 looking through glass doors. Some papers read: Tally list.
Two women in dark kimonos, hands clasped, one on miniature bridge spanning portion of lake, with miniature Shinto temple in foreground, miniature Pagoda of Nara behind, hillside in background
Woman in scarf, standing behind table with grinding stone and pestle, petrified wood, and spiral-shaped rock with fossil imprints, with ruler in foreground showing objects measuring 8, 4, and 20 inches wide
Woman in dark dress, posing seated on folded sweater on cannon holding palm leaf, purse lying on cannon base, with benches, palm trees, man in hat, and buildings in background
The Hotel Playa Ensenada opened on October 31, 1930. Later known as the Hotel Riviera del Pacifico, it was an elegant gambling casino developed by the North American Compañía Mexicana del Rosarito. The architect was Gordon E. Mayer. The hotel was closed and partly demolished in 1964. Partly rebuilt in 1978, the hotel was reopened as the Centro Social, Cívico y Cultural de Ensenada
The Hotel Playa Ensenada opened on October 31, 1930. Later known as the Hotel Riviera del Pacifico, it was an elegant gambling casino developed by the North American Compañía Mexicana del Rosarito. The architect was Gordon E. Mayer. The hotel was closed and partly demolished in 1964. Partly rebuilt in 1978, the hotel was reopened as the Centro Social, Cívico y Cultural de Ensenada.
Woman baking pies at a cooperative located at 21st and Santee St. in Los Angeles. Many self-sustaining communities like this one emerged in California during the 1930s, specifically in the Los Angeles - Orange County area
Woman in dark halter dress with tulle skirt and large ring, man standing behind her in collared shirt and sweater, both smiling, with sloped beamed ceiling and couch in background
Tourists view the Seven Star Sacred Caverns and wishing pool designed by Prof. Liu Hong Kay in Chinatown, Los Angeles, which are artistic renderings of an actual scenic spot in Guangdong province.
View of the Seven Star Sacred Caverns and wishing pool designed by Prof. Liu Hong Kay in Chinatown, Los Angeles, which are artistic renderings of an actual scenic spot in Guangdong province.
View of the Seven Star Sacred Caverns and wishing pool designed by Prof. Liu Hong Kay in Chinatown, Los Angeles, which are artistic renderings of an actual scenic spot in Guangdong province.
Wilshire Boulevard Congregational Church was designed by the architectural firm Allison and Allison Architects. It is located at 4350 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, and is the home of the Wilshire United Methodist Church (10/2012).
Exterior view of the Wilshire Boulevard Congregational Church at Plymouth and Wilshire Boulevards, just after the exterior scaffolding came down. Signs on the church advertised a fundraising effort to acquire donations to complete the construction project: "Save The Tower! $25,000 will do it. Will You Give It?" and "$50,000 Will Save This Church. Have You Given Your Bit for Religion? This Church belongs to Everybody" and "Save The Church In May, $50,000 Needed..." The edifice is now the home of the Wilshire United Methodist Church. The building was designed by the architectural firm Allison and Allison Architects.
A tribute to Will Rogers, following his death the previous year, at the 1936 Tournament of Roses Parade, surrounded by an unknown number of spectators. A tribute by the Union Oil Company, the float depicts a riderless horse in front of a large star to represent Rogers's career. The float won the grand prize award for the parade.