Mrs. Coolidge christening "Los Angeles" with Pres. Coolidge and Capt. ...
Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Date from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve for LC-F... More
![To "shoot" the sun. Capt. Edward T. Pollock (left) and Capt. F.B. Littell, scientists of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, will ha[...] charge of the expedition to observe the total solar eclipse of [...] sun from a giant dirigible, "Los Angeles" on Jnuary, 24th](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzE5MjUvMDEvMDEvdG8tc2hvb3QtdGhlLXN1bi1jYXB0LWVkd2FyZC10LXBvbGxvY2stbGVmdC1hbmQtY2FwdC1mYi1saXR0ZWxsLXNjaWVudGlzdHMtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "To \"shoot\" the sun. Capt. Edward T. Pollock (left) and Capt. F.B. Littell, scientists of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, will ha[...] charge of the expedition to observe the total solar eclipse of [...] sun from a giant dirigible, \"Los Angeles\" on Jnuary, 24th")
To "shoot" the sun. Capt. Edward T. Pollock (left) and Capt. F.B. Litt...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait of a scientist, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Mural on the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California
Mural: Ghosts of Pantages Dedication, 1930. Created July-September 2000 by James Hamblin, Jim Piper, and Matthew Witmer. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace ... More
California Sunkist displays. Window display at Los Angeles Chamber of ...
Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Apartments, 462 South Cochran Avenue & 5515-5525 West Sixth Street, Lo...
Significance: This building in part poses a small-scaled streamline ocean liner; this is especially true of the two-story section at the corner, where the upper curved floor appears as an enclosed bridge overlo... More
Garnier Block, 415 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles ...
Significance: The Garnier Block is now being restored as a part of a complex of buildings south of the Old Plaza called, Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historical Monument as a cooperative venture between the Stat... More
221 South Olive Street (House), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
Significance: Bunker Hill District was developed during the first waves of real-estate speculation and boom that came with the extension of Southern Pacific Railroad to Los Angeles in 1876, and the construction... More
National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Pacific Branch, Researc...
Survey number: HABS CA-2802-I Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Catalina: Now see Santa Catalina, the Scenic Riviera of the U.S.A. ......
Travel poster for tourism to Santa Catalina Island, California, showing a church and a plaza with a ship passing by in the distance.
Fort Knox, Kentucky. Every record of the classification section of the...
Picryl description: Public domain image of military personnel, army, group photograph, armed people in uniform, war inspection, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
"The trek of bums, tramps, single transients and undesirable indigents...
Public domain photograph - United States during 1930s Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
"Last night of Don Juan" - Federal theatre project. Public domain post...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Last Night of Don Juan" at the Musart Theatre (formerly Egan), 1320 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, Calif., showing gondola. Work Projects Administration Pos... More
"The treasure" by David Pinsky, directed by Adolph Freeman
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "The Treasure" at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif., with performances in Yiddish and English; some text in Yiddish. Work Projects Admi... More
WPA Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, world premiere of "Afr...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "African Vineyard" at the Federal Theatre Playhouse, Tulane and Miro, Los Angeles, California, showing an African American woman with a basket of fruit and flo... More
Housing experts confer with U.S. director. Washington, D.C., Nov. 22. ...
A group of men standing around a table. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Night Must Fall - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Con...
Text on Poster: Mason Opera House 2 Weeks Starts May 3 Emlyn Williams’ Horror Drama (Content)
!["Dracula" by Hamilton Deane and John L. Dalderston [i.e. Balderston] Two weeks only.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn4/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTAvMDQvZHJhY3VsYS1ieS1oYW1pbHRvbi1kZWFuZS1hbmQtam9obi1sLWRhbGRlcnN0b24taWUtYmFsZGVyc3Rvbi10d28td2Vla3Mtb25seS04ZTNkOWItMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/27/webp "\"Dracula\" by Hamilton Deane and John L. Dalderston [i.e. Balderston] Two weeks only.")
"Dracula" by Hamilton Deane and John L. Dalderston [i.e. Balderston] T...
Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of "Dracula" at the Mason Opera House, showing a large bat. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress).
Boys trained in the fundamentals of navigation may become technicians ...
Picryl description: Public domain image of boy workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Passenger aboard an American airliner enroute from Washington to Los A...
Public domain photograph related to airlines, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Los Angeles, California. The evacuation of the Japanese-Americans from...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Los Angeles, California. The evacuation of Japanese-Americans from Wes...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Los Angeles, California. Japanese-American evacuation from West Coast ...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
High school Victory Corps. Budding aircraft drafters are these young s...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, group of people, meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Los Angeles, California. The evacuation of Japanese-Americans from Wes...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Three Thirds of the Nation. Edward Arnold and Glen Ford, stars on War ...
Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Los Angeles County, California. Japanese farmer working in his field a...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
A group of people standing next to a train. Great Depression FFSA / OW...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Three Thirds of a Nation. Here's the Three Thirds of a Nation Orchestr...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Production. War housing trailers. The front end section of a war housi...
Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Three Thirds of a Nation. Phil Dorn, film and radio actor, takes the m...
Public domain photograph of California in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Production. War housing trailers. Paper replaces steel as material for...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Caption card lists some of the printing history of image. Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Informa... More
Los Angeles, California. Japanese-American evacuation from West Coast ...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Los Angeles, California. Japanese-American child who is being evacuate...
Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More
Victory Corps, tomorrow's defenders of liberty. Experienced workers tr...
Picryl description: Public domain image of girl workers, child labor, working children, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Los Angeles County, California. Furniture of a Japanese farmer who fac...
Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Los Angeles, California. Japanese-American evacuation from West Coast ...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Production. War housing trailers. A sink board is secured in place as ...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More
Los Angeles, California. Japanese-American evacuation from West Coast ...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Los Angeles, California. The evacuation of Japanese-Americans from Wes...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Los Angeles County, California. The evacuation of Japanese and Japanes...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
Santa Anita reception center, Los Angeles County, California. The evac...
Picryl description: Public domain photo of Japanese painting, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.
The evacuation of Japanese-Americans from West Coast areas under U.S. ...
Photograph shows rural mailboxes with signs selling furniture due to the evacuation of the residents from the West Coast. Corresponding negative no. LC-USF34-72258-D. Forms part of: Farm Security Administratio... More
Los Angeles, California. Yards at night
Picryl description: Public domain image of railroad tracks, railway, train car, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Los Angeles, California. Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe local freight ...
Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More
Sirhan Mesches '68, Head and Shoulders Portrait
Drawing shows Sirhan B. Sirhan, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right. The drawing is dated [19]68, so may have been done while in captivity or at an arraignment, prior to Sirhan's trial in 1969. ... More
Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant, Administration Building, 38...
Significance: Building No. 17 is one of 18 contributing buildings and two features to the Douglas Aircraft Company Long Beach Plant historic district. Activities associated with the district significantly cont... More
Will Rogers Ranch, Guest House, 14253 Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisa...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Coherence in architecture, Robert Geddes, April 10 designed by Coy How...
Poster advertisement for a lecture by Robert Geddes, UCLA School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Los Angeles, California. Image shows an x-ray of a hand and an architectural drawing. Forms part of the Arti... More
San Pedro Drive-In Theater, angle from right, gray sky, Gaffey Street,...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Margolies categories: Mural and decorated screens; Drive-in movie theaters & signs. Purchase; John Margolies 2007 (DLC/PP-2007:125). C... More
Bell Point Motors, Los Angeles, California
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Margolies categories: Gas stations, pumps and signs. Purchase; John Margolies 2015 (DLC/PP-2015:142). Credit line: John Margolies Road... More
Rosa Parks with Dr. Benjamin Hooks, Los Angeles, CA
Photograph shows Rosa Parks speaking in a room before a "KFWB" reporter and others. Dr. Benjamin Hooks stands to the right of Parks. Forms part of: Visual Materials from the Rosa Parks Papers (Library of Congress).
Santa Catalina Island, often called Catalina Island, or just Catalina,...
Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. The island is 22 miles long and 8 miles across at its g... More
J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, California
Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More
Sculpture "The New World" on the exterior of the Edward R. Roybal Fede...
Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The Hollywood sign is a landmark and American cultural icon. The sign overlooks the Los Angeles district of Hollywood, the historical center of American c... More
Paramount Pictures back lot sets of New York City streets, headquarter...
Founded in 1912 and currently owned by media conglomerate Viacom, Paramount is the third oldest existing film studio in the world. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B.... More
Likeness of actress Vivien Leigh, in character as Scarlett O'Hara in t...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Skyline view of Los Angeles, California, centering on the 13-story Eas...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Designed by Claud Beelman and opened on September 12, 1930 it is considered by many to be the most beautiful of Los Angeles's historic buildings, and the ... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
The Hollywood sign, a landmark and American cultural icon located in L...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Ferris wheel at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California
The Pier, a large double-jointed pier located at the foot of Colorado Avenue is a prominent, 100-year-old landmark. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Colle... More
Mural along Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Paramount Pictures back lot sets of New York City streets, headquarter...
Public domain photograph - New York City, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Palm lined street in Los Angeles, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Beverly Hills sign in Los Angeles, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Sidewalk Market in Venice, a beachfront district on the Westside of Lo...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Venice is known for its canals, beaches and circus-like Ocean Front Walk. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M... More
Art mural "Behold Longevity" by Tony Tee showing L.A. Lakers basketbal...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, P... More
Hollywood High School located at the intersection of North Highland Av...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Sidewalk market in Venice, a beachfront district on the Westside of Lo...
Mural copright Wendy Winters, 1990. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Venice is known for its canals, beaches and circus-like Ocean Front Walk. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection ... More
The Armand Hammer Family memorial in Pierce Brothers Westwood Village ...
Located in the Westwood Village area, it is the resting place of some of the entertainment industry's greatest names. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Col... More
Pico House on Olvera Street in the oldest part of downtown Los Angeles...
The street is part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, and referred to by Latinos as "La Placita Olvera" for a prominent local judge. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credi... More
Santa Monica Place Shopping Center in Los Angeles, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Palm tree lined street in Beverly Hills, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Unique house in Los Angeles, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Aerial view of the J. Paul Getty Museum of Art in Los Angles, Californ...
Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Pi... More
Aerial of Pacific Coast Beach, Los Angeles, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Olvera Street in the oldest part of downtown Los Angeles, California
The street is part of the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument, and referred to by Latinos as "La Placita Olvera" for a prominent local judge. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credi... More
![[Boar & Carriage mural by Jesse Hazelip in Venice, a beachfront district on the Westside of Los Angeles, California]](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn18/L3Bob3RvLzIwMTkvMTEvMDYvYm9hci1hbmQtY2FycmlhZ2UtbXVyYWwtYnktamVzc2UtaGF6ZWxpcC1pbi12ZW5pY2UtYS1iZWFjaGZyb250LWRpc3RyaWN0LW9uLTBmYThlNS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Boar & Carriage mural by Jesse Hazelip in Venice, a beachfront district on the Westside of Los Angeles, California]")
[Boar & Carriage mural by Jesse Hazelip in Venice, a beachfront distri...
Mural title and artist name from Global Graphica blog, 2013. Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Venice is known for its canals, beaches and circus-like Ocean Front Walk... More
Aerial view of the J. Paul Getty Museum of Art in Los Angles, Californ...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Aerial of Pacific Coast Beach, Los Angeles, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Art in a window on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California
Rodeo Drive is a shopping district known for designer label and haute couture fashion. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photograp... More
Aerial view of Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California
Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph - historic landmark, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Venice, a beachfront district on the Westside of Los Angeles, Californ...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Venice is known for its canals, beaches and circus-like Ocean Front Walk. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M... More
Sammy Kenyon romps after his cousin, Emma Mozenter, on a pathway next ...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
A portion of the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California, one of two a...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a historical building, landmark architecture, world heritage, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
View north, alley parallel to Soto, from 7th St. 2400 East, LA, 2013
Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The NoHo Gateway Sign, welcoming visitors to the arts district of the ...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The sign over Lankershim Boulevard, by artist Peter Shire, was erected in 2009. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in C... More
Detail of the Walt Disney Center Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles,...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center, it seats 2,265 people and serves as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and the Los Angele... More
Detail of the Walt Disney Center Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles,...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center, it seats 2,265 people and serves as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and the Los Angele... More
Nighttime skyline view of Los Angeles, California, looking west toward...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Sun goes down, fun goes up at the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Cal...
Title, date, and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith; 2017; (DLC... More
Unusual rooftop figure atop a building on South Central Avenue in the ...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
The 2,000-pound cast bronze chandelier beneath the mosaic dome in the ...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Neon sign for Mel's Drive-In and "celebrity bar" in the Hollywood sect...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The restaurant, part of a small California chain of diners, is located in the historic Max Factor building that includes a beauty salon whose client list ... More
The "Olympic Gateway" arch and male and female statues at the entrance...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. These headless, nude statues, by Robert Graham, caused quite a stir when they were introduced as Los Angeles hosted the 1984 Summer Olympic Games Credit l... More
Members of two families, left to right: John and Nancy Kenyon, with so...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Iconic sign for the town of Beverly Hills, an affluent city in Los Ang...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
The Los Angeles Convention Center Annex in downtown Los Angeles, Calif...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The original, rectangular convention center building opened in 1971; a portion was demolished in 1997 to make way for the Staples Center sports arena. Thi... More
Skyline view of Los Angeles, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. Credit line: The Jon B. Lovelace Collection of California Photographs in Carol M. Highsmith's America Project, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs... More
Day is Darkness - theatrical playbill, public domain image
Belasco Theatre (venue) A playbill (program or brochure that is distributed to theater patrons prior to or during a performance that contains information about the play, its cast, and crew, as well as other de... More