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Historic tree at Mission Carmel (San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo) in Monterey, ca.1888
No full textPhotograph of the historic tree at Mission Carmel (San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo) in Monterey, ca.1888. The tree stands at center, growing from the slope of a hill that feeds into the dry ravine at left. In the background left, the gaurd rail of a bridge can be seen.; "Viscaino hung bell on this tree and held mass in 1602 and Father Juniper Serra utilized it for the same purpose June 3, 1770 when he first landed to establish a mission for Saint Charles. [Also the boat was tied here.] The tree fell early in 1900 and the trunk was removed to the garden at rear of San Carlos Mission in Monterey. Photo made by a Mr. Adams [a photographer of Monterey about 1890] abt. 1880 and [negative] purchased from him about 1895 by C.C. Pierce". -- Unknown author
View of Western Avenue looking north from 2nd Street, Los Angeles, ca.1924
No full textPhotograph (streetscape, horizontal photography) of Western Avenue at 2nd Street. Looking north on Western Avenue from its intersection with Second Street. Commercial district with automobile traffic and street car tracks. Wellman Commercial Trust and Savings, Wilshire Fireproof Storage Company, Western Avenue Garage. Photo credit to The C.C. Pierce Collection, Historical Photographs, 1572 West Pico Street, Los Angeles, California
View of Western Avenue looking north from mid-block between 3rd and 4th Streets, Los Angeles, ca.1924
No full textPhotograph (streetscape, horizontal photography) of Western Avenue at 3rd and 4th Streets. Third Street Commercial district with automobile traffic, a church and some residential housing at the south end. Streetcar is crossing the 3rd Street. A banner hung over the street reads, "Coolidge - Dawes - Fredericks." Photo credit to The C.C. Pierce Collection, Historical Photographs, 1572 West Pico Street, Los Angeles, California
General view of Mission Carmel (San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo) in Monterey, California, from the northeast, ca.1860
No full textPhotograph of a general view of Mission Carmel (San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo) in Monterey, California, from the northeast, ca.1860. The dome topped with a cross is at left. The roof of the church (middle) has begun to deteriorate; bare rafters are visible and the original tiles only cover a portion of the roof. A rough wooden picket fence is visible adjacent to the church at right
Western Avenue north to Sunset Boulevard, 1920-1924
No full textPhotograph (streetscape, horizontal photography) of Western Avenue at Sunset, 1920-1924. Exterior front of the William Fox Studio. Looking north on Western Avenue toward Sunset Boulevard, across the street from the front of William Fox Studio. Photo credits to C.C. Pierce, Photographer, 1572 West Pico Street, Los Angeles, California, and Title Insurance and Trust Company, Los Angeles, Collection of Historical Photographs
View of Western Avenue between 1st Street and 2nd Street, Los Angeles, ca. October 1924
No full textPhotograph (streetscape, horizontal photography) of Western Avenue near 1st. A fire station is on the right. Looking north on Western Avenue between First Street and Second Street. Commercial district with automobile traffic and street car tracks. Fire Station, Wilshire Fireproof Storage Company, Sam Seelig Company Photo credits to The C.C. Pierce Collection, Historical Photographs, 1572 West Pico Street, Los Angeles, California.; Legible signs include: "[...]atz, [...] & heating, [contr]actor", "safety service", "Wilshire Fireproof Storage Co., movers and packers of furniture, shipping reduced rates, fireproof depository, household effects, automobiles, phone Dunkirk 1171"
View of Western Avenue looking north from 1st Street, Los Angeles, ca.1924
No full textPhotograph (streetscape, horizontal photography) of Western Avenue at 1st Street. A small See's Candy store is center left in the photograph. Looking north on Western Avenue from its intersection with First Street. Commercial district with automobile traffic and street car, See's Candies, Chandler and Cleveland Agency, Nash automobiole sales, Hercules Gasoline, Ramona Inn Spanish Cafe. Photo credit to The C.C. Pierce Collection, Historical Photographs, 1572 West Pico Street, Los Angeles, California.; Legible signs include: "Hercules Gasoline", "fours Nash sixes, sales [...]", "Chandler", "Cleveland", "Pikes Peaks Auto, car", "tailors", "general repairing machine work"
Two views of deserted ships in San Francisco harbor during the Gold Rush of 1850
No full textPhotograph of two views of deserted ships in San Francisco harbor during the Gold Rush of 1850. Numerous ships, many of which are sailing ships, wade idly in the harbor parked and apparently unmanned. Several houses or buildings occupy the area near the shores. Additional information: These are copies of the original photographs. The copies were created by C.C. Pierce. Date unknown
Photographers at Pierce and Blanchard Plaza Photo Gallery, Los Angeles, ca.1890
No full textPhotograph of seven people at work around a table, near cameras, or an easel at the Pierce and Blanchard Plaza Photo Gallery, 515 North Main Street, Los Angeles, ca.1890. Pictured are (left to right): photographers Eddie McConnell (behind large camera), James A. Blanchard, a Mexican man who went to Manila and started a photography business, L.M. Clendenen (at easel), Blanchard, Miss Blanchard and Gould (at small camera). Behind the group a large sign reading "Plaza Gallery" leans against a wall on which hangs five photographs.; The Plaza Gallery was located about 100 feet opposite the Los Angeles Plaza in an adobe building south of the Los Angeles Mission known as the Andres Pico residence but not owned by him. This location was first started by Shoemaker (?) and afterwards run by A.C. Golsh, then by Bertrand & Stine, and then by Pierce & Blanchard. Pierce dissolved the Gallery and with A.E. McConnell moved to the north part of the same building and conducted a view and commercial business known as Tourist View Depot -- Pierce & McConnell
General Custer and his officers posed possibly at a fort, ca.1875
No full textPhotograph of General Custer and his officers posed possibly at a fort, ca.1888. A group of soldiers and women gather around the staircase leading up to a front porch. The men are clad in uniform and are loosely scattered, some sitting, others standing and facing the right. The women are in long dresses or skirts, and stand amidst the men. In the background, a fenced porch can be seen, with a large windowed door in the middle between two large windows. Note: it's a copy of the original photograph (made by C.C. Pierce in circa 1888)
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