This photograph was likely taken on September 4, 1931, during the Parade of Four Flags. 200,000 spectators gathered to watch the Parade on opening day of La Fiesta de Los Angeles. The parade route was along Figueroa St, between Olympic Blvd and Washington Blvd.
Photograph of United States Vice-President Charles Curtis and Assistant Secretary of the United States Navy from 1929-1933 Ernest Lee Jahncke being received by the Reception Committee at Los Angeles for the 10th Olympic Games. The committee consisted of [not limited to] Col. William May Garland, Los Angeles Mayor John C. Porter and Motion Picture producer Louis B. Mayer. They all wear badges on their lapels that read, "Reception."
John C. Porter speaking in front of microphone to the right of the American flag. Male spectators are on both sides. There are a couple of large books on a table to his right.
The Commercial Club Building was constructed from 1925 to 1926, and is located at 1100 South Broadway (corner of 11th and Broadway). It is an Italian Romanesque Revival Style building and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Reported in "Commerce Club to Break Soil for New Home," Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 1924: A3.
Copy prints of portraits of two Los Angeles Mayors: Jose Mascarel (major May 5, 1865–May 10, 1866); and Prudent Beaudry (mayor December 18, 1874-December 8, 1876).
Upside-down framed portrait of Prudent Beaudry in a gilt frame, on a sheet of newspaper and leaning against a brick wall. The sidewalk and step to the left of the frame suggest that the photograph was taken outside. The inscription on the painting's frame accordingly reads "P. Beaudry 1875-1876". Beaudry served as Los Angeles mayor from 1875-1876.