A marching band stands in formation over a higher platform of dirt than the rest of the crowd gathered for the Los Angeles City Hall dedication ceremony.
Photo appears with the article "FOURTH STREET SPAN DEDICATED: Viaduct Opening Marked by Fitting Ceremonies Officials and Civic Leaders Deliver Addresses Hollenbeck Ebell Club Adds Interesting Feature," Los Angeles Times, 31 July 1931: A1.
Reported in "New Lights on Wilshire Turned on: Boulevard Becomes Great White Way Amid Jubilee Enjoyed by Thousands," Los Angeles Times, 09 Feb. 1928: A15.
Photo appears with the article "CITY HONORS MULHOLLAND: Dedicates New Dam in Name of Engineer; Water is Turned Into Los Angeles Mains," Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 1925: A1.
Photographs of the same event appear with the article, "CELEBRATION AT MISSION: San Fernando Scene of Gala Fourth; Old Fountain Dedicated; Barbecue Enjoyed At Dedication of Old Fountain and Sacred Garden," Los Angeles Times, 05 Jul. 1922: II6
A very similar photograph of the dedication of Arnold Foerster's Beethoven sculpture appears with the article, "Orchestra's Testimonial for Founder Dedicated: HIGH TRIBUTES PAID CLARK Beethoven Statue Unveiling Marked by Plaudits for Sponsor of Philharmonic Orchestra," Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 1932: A2
Margaret Sartori (right, UCLA Regent), unveils the plaque at the dedication ceremony for Mira Hershey Hall, the first UCLA residence Hall for women. With her are, left to right: Helen Laughlin (Dean of Women), Robert G. Sproul (President of UCLA), and Ernest C. Moore (Provost of UCLA).
Procession of musicians, Los Angeles mayor John Porter, Consuela Castillo De Bonzo (owner of La Golondrina restaurant on Olvera Street), A woman in Spanish style dress in a cart, and others, down Spring Street to commemorate the opening of a new extension of the street.
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.
Arial view of crowds along the sidelines watching the Los Angeles fire department float that featured a replica of the City Hall following organised march lines of the employees and drill teams - part of the parade in the dedication of the new City Hall.
A parade float passes by the camera while taking part in the parade celebrating the dedication of the opening of Vermont Avenue and Cabrillo Beach. The float is viewed from a low-angle perspective and at an angle from the side. It appears to move towards the right. Atop the float, four men occupy a rowboat. Two men sit in the middle of the boat and look to the camera. The rightmost man stands towards the boat's bow and holds a flag. The man furthest from camera stands at the back of the boat. He dons a helmet and holds a flag as well. Foliage is draped over the side of the boat and on the float's platform. Three large bobbers sit on the platform alongside the boat. A skirt hanging down from the side of the float reads, "CABRILLO INVITES YOU TO CABRILLO B[EACH] DEPT OF [PLAY...]."
Possibly related to the article, "New General Hospital Dedicated to Humanity: Thousands Present as Officials and Civic Leaders Speak at Rites in Mammoth Institution," Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 1934: A1.
Possibly related to the article, "New General Hospital Dedicated to Humanity: Thousands Present as Officials and Civic Leaders Speak at Rites in Mammoth Institution," Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 1934: A1.
Related to the article, “NEW VIADUCT DEDICATED: Recently Completed East Sixth-Street Structure Scene of Elaborate Ceremonies,” Los Angeles Times, 17 Jun. 1933: A1
Part of this photograph appears with the article, "CELEBRATION AT MISSION: San Fernando Scene of Gala Fourth; Old Fountain Dedicated; Barbecue Enjoyed At Dedication of Old Fountain and Sacred Garden," Los Angeles Times, 05 Jul. 1922: II6
Consuela Castillo De Bonzo (owner of La Golondrina restaurant on Olvera Street) and mayor John Porter at a ribbon cutting ceremony with 5 musicians in Mexican dress including sashes, white shirts and black hats.
View of crowd at dedication ceremony and tree planting at Olympic Park (Exposition Park). From left to right: Count Henri de Baillet-Latour, president of the International Olympic Committee; William M. Bowen; William May Garland; Rufus B. von KleinSmid; Governor James Rolph, with a shovel in hand. The University of Southern California campus can be seen in the background.
Related to the article, "CIVIC CENTER LINK OPENED: North Spring Street Scene of Colorful Ceremony Federal, State, County and City Officials Present Several Hundred in Crowd Viewing Proceedings," Los Angeles Times, 9 Jul. 1932: A2.
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.
View of crowd at dedication ceremony and tree planting at Olympic Park (Exposition Park). From left to right: Count Henri de Baillet-Latour, president of the International Olympic Committee; William M. Bowen, with his grandson Ralph O. Chick; William May Garland; Rufus B. von KleinSmid; Governor James Rolph. An unidentified man stands beside Gov. Rolph. The University of Southern California campus can be seen in the background.
This photograph appears with the article, “NEW VIADUCT DEDICATED: Recently Completed East Sixth-Street Structure Scene of Elaborate Ceremonies,” Los Angeles Times, 17 Jun. 1933: A1
Related to the Los Angeles Times article: "Great Parade Stirs City -- Colorful Chinese Floats Prove Feature of Five-Mile Tribute to new Civic Building," Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 1928: A1.
Crowds gather to watch the dedication ceremony for the new Los Angeles City Hall on 1st and Spring St. A musical ensemble that played Jazz and led by Irving Berlin is set up off to the right.
Different photographs taken on the same occasion appear under the headline, "More than 32,000 March in Mammoth Parade Dedicating New City Hall," Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr 1928: A8.
An academic procession of people in caps and gowns walking down Dickinson Court for the UCLA dedication ceremony. A large American flag stands at the beginning of the bridge. Houses on hills are seen in the background. Reported in "Degrees Given At Ceremonies: Brilliant Scenes Enacted on U.C.L.A. Campus Great Institution Accepted in Name of State Educational Leaders Assist at Dedicatory Event," Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 1930: A1.
Dedication ceremony to celebrate the opening of East Beverly Boulevard. Officials are on a wooden stage with loudspeakers in front as a crowd of spectators attend.
Dignitaries at the dedication ceremony for the site of a new university the Lutheran Church planned to build in Los Angeles. Standing, left to right: Dr. Edward M. Stensrud, president of the board of directors of the Los Angeles University Corporation; his wife Selma Stendsrud; Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, president of Stanford University and keynote speaker at the event; his wife, Marguerite Wilbur; Miss Wilbur (perhaps Dr. Wilbur's sister Celia); Los Angeles Mayor George Cryer; UCLA President George E. Moore; W. G. Cooper; and the Reverend Jens H. Vammen of the Bethel Danish Lutheran Church.
A group of people standing in front of Royce Hall during the UCLA dedication ceremony. Reported in, "Degrees Given At Ceremonies: Brilliant Scenes Enacted on U.C.L.A. Campus Great Institution Accepted in Name of State Educational Leaders Assist at Dedicatory Event," Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 1930: A1
Dr. Frederick C. Leonard speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Astronomers Monument at Griffith Park. In the foreground is an orchestra. In the background, mountains are visible. Children sit on the steps in front of Leonard and an American flag flies above him.
Related to the Los Angeles Times article, "Scouts Receive Camp as Gift: Donors Watch Boys of Crescent Bay Council Enjoy New Facilities," 8 Jun. 1941:18.
Photograph of a female attendee at the Will Rogers State Park dedication ceremony, which was held on the grounds of the actor's former ranch home (1501 Will Rogers State Park Road).
Photograph of actor Leo Carrillo speaking at the Will Rogers State Park dedication ceremony (1501 Will Rogers State Park Road). He is standing on a wood rail dais with an American and California flag flying on either side. A number of men and women are seated behind him, including Will Rogers' son, James Rogers, and Governor Earl Warren (seated next to each other, far right, first row).
Photograph of Governor Earl Warren speaking at the Will Rogers State Park dedication ceremony (1501 Will Rogers State Park Road). Warren is viewed standing on a wood rail dais with an American and California flag flying on either side. Several people are seated behind him, including Will Rogers' son, James Rogers (front row). Leo Carrillo is viewed standing behind the Governor (wearing western attire).
Newspaper clipping of article titled, "Will Rogers State Park Given Formal Dedication." The article discusses Rogers' gift to the State and list those in attendance for the ceremony. Photo caption mirrors text from negative sleeve. Handwritten date at top right refers to date of ceremony (August 19, 1944).
Photograph of actor Leo Carrillo with three female attendees of the Will Rogers State Park dedication ceremony (1501 Will Rogers State Park Road). The group is standing on a wood rail dais with an American and California flag flying on either side. Carrillo, wearing western attire, is viewed standing next to a microphone. The ceremony took place at Will Rogers Ranch, with the polo field visible in the background.
Photograph of Governor Earl Warren speaking at the Will Rogers State Park dedication ceremony (1501 Will Rogers State Park Road). Warren is viewed standing on a wood rail dais with an American and California flag flying on either side. A number of men and women are seated behind him, including Will Rogers' son, James Rogers (front row). Leo Carrillo can be seen standing in the back row.
Photograph of Governor Earl Warren speaking at the Will Rogers State Park dedication ceremony (1501 Will Rogers State Park Road). Warren is viewed standing on a wood rail dais with an American and California flag flying on either side. A number of men and women are seated behind him, including Will Rogers' son, James Rogers (front row). Leo Carrillo stands in the back row.
This is a photograph taken during a formal dedication to the public of the Will Rogers Beach. The tribute was attended by several personalities. In this particular image, we can see Betty Blake, Will Roger's wife, and his son, Bill, in his army uniform.