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.
7 young couples, women in gowns in front row, men in suits behind, standing, smiling, with wall with curtained doors, sconce and radiator in background, with woman in gown seated in ornate chair in front
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
The women posing were former showgirls at the New York Cotton Club, who migrated out to Los Angeles. Taken at the home of Mitchell Miles, on W. 27th Street in Los Angeles.
5 women, 4 in Spanish-style dresses, 1 in Spanish-style pants, shirt, and sombrero, outdoors, standing, viewed through archway, at Harry Gorham residence, 316 Adelaide Drive, Santa Monica
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
Six women and two girls dressed as bridal party, women holding bouquets, with wedding dress train swirled in front of bride, with archway and potted plants 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 standing between two men in traditional Dutch clothing. The woman is wearing a stiff lace cap, elbow-length sleeves and a layered skirt. The men have on wide-leg trousers and long-sleeved layered tops. One man is wearing a fur hat; the other has on a flat cap. All three are wearing wooden shoes called klompen. Ocean is in the background.
Woman sitting between two men in traditional Dutch clothing. The woman is wearing a stiff lace cap, elbow-length sleeves and a layered skirt. The men have on wide-leg trousers and long-sleeved layered tops. One man is wearing a fur hat; the other has on a flat cap. All three are wearing wooden shoes called klompen. Brick building and a shop with a window full of teapots are in the background.
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.
Float in the form of a winged seahorse rising from the sea at the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove. The float was entered by the city of North Hollywood.
The Windemere lobby and entrance to a lounge are visible. The sign next to the door of the lounge reads "THE BAMBOO ROOM OPEN 4:00PM MON THRU FRI. 12 NOON SAT.-SUN. ENTERTAINMENT DINING-DACING NIGHTLY". A second sign on an easel to the left reads "BAMBOO ROOM PRESENTS DAVE SLOAN ORCH 5.45 PM TIL 2.00AM DANCING EVERY NITE EXCEPT MONDAY OPEN WEEK DAYS 4 PM WEEK ENDS 12 NOON".