A view of spectators ready to hear speeches City Hall steps, taken from the building's facade. Military personnel stand in formation on the street and the State Building is featured in the background. The "Birthday Fiesta Pageant" marks the anniversary of Spanish settlers' "founding" of Los Angeles.
A view of the procession going up South Spring Street toward the State Building. Horses lead a row of cars, possibly transporting the speakers of the ceremony. Throngs of people line the sidewalks.
Thousands gather along South Spring Street to view dedication ceremony of State Building. The row of buildings, from left to right: State Building, Hall of Records, Los Angeles County Courthouse, Hall of Justice.
The Times building opened in 1935, the State Building opened in 1932, and the Hall of Records was built between 1909 and 1912. When the street grid was adjusted in the 1920s the hall of records was left at an odd angle against Spring Street.
Vice-President Charles Curtis stands at a podium with people seated behind him at the dedication ceremony for the State Building in the new Civic Center. The Hall of Records, decorated with striped swags and a 1932 Olympics banner, is visible on the left.