Photo of Aurora's Second Hand Store. It was located on Brooklyn Avenue (later renamed Cesar E Chavez Avenue) for many years, later became Fun Time ATV Rentals, Inc. Near Belvedere Middle School. Circa 1960.
Martha Garcia (last name later changed to Hetzler after she married Carlos Hetzler, Jr.) posing for a picture, sitting in a red convertible car that is parked in a lot. The lot later became the location of Tom's Burgers. Circa 1954.
Martha Garcia (last name later changed to Hetzler after she married Carlos Hetzler, Jr.) with a young child and a red convertible car that is parked in a lot. The lot later became the location of Tom's Burgers. Circa 1954.
Martha Garcia (last name later changed to Hetzler after she married Carlos Hetzler, Jr.) posing for a picture, sitting in a red convertible car that is parked in a lot. The lot later became the location of Tom's Burgers. Circa 1954.
Mares, Katie--California--Monterey Park; Muriel, George--California--Monterey Park; Community college students--California--Monterey Park; Service stations--California--Monterey Park;
George Muriel (center), Katie Mares (right) and an unidentified female friend (left) laughing while their hair is blowing in the wind. They are standing on Atlantic Boulevard, just south of Riggin Street (later named Avenida Cesar Chavez). In the...
Dolores Trujillo, father of Rose Wiley (photo donor), sitting on cabin porch in 1952 next to the original ranch sign that reads "Trujillo Ranch, 1886". The sign was made in 1935 and later incorporated into the Trujillo Ranch entry gate built by his...
Horseback riding--California--Santa Monica Canyon (Los Angeles County);
Francisco Trujillo, grandfather of Rose Wiley (photo donor), comfortably astride his horse in 1910 in front of trees at a public gathering in Santa Monica Canyon (exact location unknown). He died a few years later when a horse kicked him.
World War, 1939-1945--Japanese Americans; Japanese Americans--Evacuation and relocation, 1942-1945; Japanese Americans--California--Los Angeles; Evergreen Hostel (Los Angeles, Calif.);
Jun Oyama (left, at 12 years old), with two others (unidentified), at the Evergreen Hostel (later called [Fellowship House?]) in Boyle Heights. Jun and his family were living in the hostel after they were released from the Granada Relocation Center...
Karloff, Boris, 1887-1969; Motion picture actors and actresses--California--East Los Angeles; Motion picture theaters--California--East Los Angeles;
Boris Karloff signing a safety plaque at the Strand Theatre circa 1936. Karloff played the role of The Monster in the film, "Bride of Frankenstein" in 1935. Safety plaque reads: "Stop! Beware, Boris Karloff". These safety plaque signings were...
Carroll, John, 1906-1979, Blondell, Joan; Swickard, J. Paul; Motion picture actors and actresses--California--East Los Angeles; Motion picture theater owners--California--East Los Angeles ; Motion picture theaters--California--East Los Angeles;
From left: John Carroll, J. Paul Swickard and Joan Blondell at a Strand Theatre safety plaque dedication in the late 1930s. These safety plaque signings were public relations events and the plaques were later installed on the sidewalk to promote...
Renaldo, Duncan; Motion picture actors and actresses--California--East Los Angeles; Motion picture theaters--California--East Los Angeles;
Duncan Renaldo (left), with an unkown woman (center) and Alan Hale, Sr. (right), signing a safety plaque at the Strand Theatre, 1930s. These safety plaque signings were public relations events and the plaques were later installed on the sidewalk to...
Motion picture actors and actresses--California--East Los Angeles; Motion picture theaters--California--East Los Angeles;
Unknown screen actor signing a cement safety plaque at the Strand Theatre, circa 1935. These safety plaque signings were public relations events and the plaques were later installed on the sidewalk to promote safe street crossing.
Library buildings--California--Lancaster--Designs and plans; County of Los Angeles Public Library--History;
Photographic print of a presentation drawing for the Lancaster Library, also known as the Antelope Valley Regional Library, later built in 1964. Back of print: "Antelope Valley Regional Library", "#22533".
School children--California--Topanga; School buildings--California--Topanga;
Children playing a game outside the schoolhouse. The Spanish style Topanga school was built in 1925 with classroom, stage and indoor restrooms, later became the American Legion Hall (now Froggy's Topanga Fish Market). Picture taken circa 1926.
Hood, Darla, 1931-1979; Switzer, Carl, 1927-1959; Swickard, Donald R.; Swickard, Ross; Motion picture actors and actresses--California--East Los Angeles; Motion picture theaters--California--East Los Angeles.
"Our Gang" cast members at the Strand Theatre. From left, Darla Hood, Ross Swickard, Donald Swickard and Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, at a safety plaque signing in 1942. Safety plaque signings were public relations events and the plaques were later...
Wartnik, Maria Rosalia; Muñoz, Rosalio, 1946-; Muñoz, Rosalio F.; Muñoz, Ricardo; Families--California--East Los Angeles; Public housing--California--East Los Angeles; Christmas--California--East Los Angeles;
Muñoz family at the Maravilla Projects during Christmas, 1948. Pictured from left: Maria Rosalia Muñoz (donor's sister, last name later Wartnik), Rosalio F. Muñoz (donor's father), Rosalio Muñoz (donor), Ricardo Muñoz (donor's brother). Rosalio F....
The house at 772 North Topanga Canyon Blvd. was built by TW Kneen, father of Lynn Dickhoff (photo donor), during World War I. It was occupied by Kneen and then Haines family, and was badly damaged in the 1999 earthquake. The house was later sold...
