Charles C. Pierce (1861-1946) was a pioneer Los Angeles photographer. He came to Los Angeles in 1886 from Chicago because of his health and remained until his death in 1946. Along with two other photographers who accompanied him, he began to document the people and architecture of the area. Collection consists of historic negatives and prints. Most are of Southern California scenes; Los Angeles is well represented with views of downtown streets, commercial and civic buildings, and residential areas., Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Exterior view of an unidentified Spanish style house, California
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2013-03-04T22:34:34.089Z
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Eight photographs of Topanga Canyon, Topanga, circa 1923-1928, Row 1, left: Topanga Road, Old Topanga Road, Row 3, left: Topanga Canyon, San Fernando Road; San Fernando Valley, 25, Topanga Road, Row 2, left: Topanga Canyon, Topanga, Cal., Row 4, left: San Fernando Valley; San Fernando Valley, from Topanga Road, Row 4, right: Topanga Canyon; Topanga, Cal., Row 1, right: Topanga Canyon; 90. Topanga Canyon, Cal., Row 2, right: Topanga Canyon, Row 3, right: Topanga Road; Topanga Summit '23
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2013-03-04T22:16:09.109Z
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Panoramic view showing 200 degrees of Los Angeles, 1869
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2013-03-05T00:12:05.713Z
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Boulders and palm trees in Palm Canyon near Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Indian Reservation , circa 1901
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2013-03-04T20:42:44.251Z
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San Antonio de Pala Asistencia, view towards cemetery, bell cote and chapel, Pala, circa 1900
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2013-03-01T20:43:03.749Z
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Palisades Park, view towards walkway and entrance to Sunset Trail, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925
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2013-03-05T01:49:40.758Z
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Interior of the shoe shop at Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, circa 1898-1900
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2013-03-01T20:16:00.703Z
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Distant view towards the bell cote and chapel of the San Antonio de Pala Asistencia, Pala, circa 1903
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2013-03-01T20:39:53.07Z
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Mission San Carlos Borromeo, exterior view prior to restoration, Carmel, circa 1875, 332 Mission el Carmel near Monterey, founded 1770
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2013-03-01T19:31:27.958Z
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Mission bells at Old Town, San Diego, 1887, Bells which chimed for Ramona's wedding. Old town, San Diego
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2013-03-01T18:46:12.034Z
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Los Angeles County Courthouse, Los Angeles, circa 1900-1910
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2013-03-04T20:57:45.263Z
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Three postcard views of Venice beach, Los Angeles, circa 1920-1934, Upper, middle & lower photos: Venice, Cal.
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2013-03-05T01:36:36.343Z
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View towards showroom for Swinehart Tires, W. B. Guyton Tire & Rubber Co., Los Angeles, circa 1920-1934
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2013-03-04T21:36:32.049Z
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Four Santa Monica schools, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1929
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2013-03-05T00:47:16.679Z
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Franciscan Brother Peter playing the organ at Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, circa 1898-1899
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2013-03-01T20:18:29.411Z
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Mission San Antonio de Pádua before restoration, near King City, circa 1906
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2013-03-05T02:16:06.645Z
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Palisades Park, view towards walkway, garden and amusement pier, Santa Monica, circa 1915-1925
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2013-03-05T01:57:42.45Z
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John Muir School, Santa Monica, circa 1920-1929
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2013-03-05T01:04:37.184Z
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Two men, house and barn in valley, California, 5111
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2013-03-04T23:45:19.088Z
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Snappy snaps: twelve post card photographs with views, Santa Monica, Topanga and Venice, circa 1920-1930, Snappy snaps, local California views, 12 real photos, all different, say it with pictures, 25c, Row 1, left: Castle rock, Santa Monica Bay, Row 1, 2, 3 right: Venice, Cal., Row 2, left: Santa Monica Bay, Row 3, left: Palisades, Santa Monica, Cal., Row 4, right: Santa Monica, Row 6, right: Beach home, Santa Monica, Cal., occupied by Marion Davies, Row 5, right: Santa Monica, Palisades
