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 OS ANGELES, named Pueblo ck- la Reina de los Angeles (Town of the Queen of the Angels) !)> 
 
 the Spanish founders in 17X1, has lost as much and more of the atmosphere of a Spanish town as it 
 
 has of its original majestic name. To he sure, a small remnant of the descendants of the conquerors 
 
 y. 'J^^^^ of California yet exist, and side by side with the inspiring examples of what American brawn and 
 
 <i--* Ir^^kN keen intellect can do in a climate once erroneously referred to as enervating, forming a contrast 
 
 which is one of the charms of the city to the observing traveler. 
 
 The early history of Los Angeles is enveloped in romance. The first overland connection with 
 the Ivast, by the way of the famous Santa Fe trail, aroused the town from the legarthy of Spanish 
 domain and it rai)idly assumed the character of a wild border community with the usual mixture of 
 a highly renumerative trade, abandoned revelry and lawless personal conflict. The progress of the 
 city to its present enviable state has been marked by many historical events. It was here that 
 Fremont first raised the Stars and Stripes in California during the war with Mexico in 1.H46. When 
 Stockton occupied Los Angeles after the battle of San Gabriel River, the authority of Mexico in this 
 State ceased to exist. 
 
 Los Angeles is now a type of the modern up-to-date American city in every respect. F^vidences of the old vSpanish 
 life may be discovered only in obscure corners. It has a population of nearly JOO.OOO, the larger part of which has 
 been recruited from every State and Territory in the Tnion, and from all the civilized nations of the globe, attracted 
 by the glories and possibilities of the metroi)olis of Southern California. These additions to the native population are 
 people of culture and refinement. Brilliant writers and artists of world-wide fame have made their permanent home 
 in this city or its beautiful suburbs. Some of the first educators of the country are located here, and it is worthy of 
 note that the public and private educational institutions are maintained at the highest standard. 
 
 There has never been any suggestion of a halt to the progress of the city. The millions invested in the various 
 enterprises, such as horticulture, mining, the development of i)etroleum and in manufacturing, continue to yiekl 
 enormous returns, besides the immense sums expended here 1)\- the ever growing throng of health and pleasure seekers. 
 One of the leading causes of the remarkable growth of Los Angeles may be traced to the fact that so many of her 
 visitors are charmed with the climate, with the air of luxury and refinement which pervades the community, and 
 remain as permanent residents of the City of the Angels. 
 
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURT HOUSE 
 One of the finest public buildines in Southern California. 
 
CITY HALL 
 
 UNION TRUST BUILDING 
 
SPRING AND FOURTH STREETS 
 
 MAIN AND FOURTH STREETS 
 Showing Hotel Van Noys on right. 
 
SPRING AND FIFTH STREETS 
 Showing Hotel Alexandria on \c(t. 
 
 BROADWAY. SOUTH OF SEVENTH STREET 
 
THE CALIFORNIA CLUB BUILDING 
 
ANGKLUS HOTKL 
 
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL 
 
I'OLVTKCHNIC HIGH SCHOOL 
 
WOMAN'S CLUB HOUSE, FIGUEROA STREET 
 
HOLLKNHKCK HOMK FOR AOKD PKOPLK 
 A hue type ol a wrIl-orJered and noble ihorily. 
 
THE EBELL CLUB BUILDING 
 
"CASA DE ROSAS ' 
 
LOS ANGELES HOMES 
 The architecture of the mansions of Los Angeles has a distinctive character of its own, preserving a strong flavor of the Spanish in style. 
 
ADAMS STREET VIENVS 
 Showing u few of the muny urtlstic homes in the city. 
 
IN CHESTER PARK 
 This peerless section of the city is famous for the surpassing beauty of its avenues and residences. 
 
SOME RESIDENCES IN HOLLYWOOD 
 
 A F.uUuib lAt.irrc nulurc huH rrKponded bountifully to the inHuence of wcultli and refinement. 
 
SOME BEAUTIFUL RESIDENTIAL STREETS OF LOS ANGELES 
 The "Bivouac," 'Wiltshire Boulevard, is the home of General Otis. 
 
IN VERANGA AND ELYSIAN PARKS 
 From the lultcr cnchiintlns views of Itic city and surrounding country muy be obtolnrd. 
 
Cacti oi all kinds are grown here. 
 
 EAST LAKE PARK 
 Music rendered daily adds to the gaiety of this picturesque resort, ever aglow with flowers. 
 
VIEWS IN CENTRAL PARK 
 The one Kreen spot in the heart or the buslnesH center. A mo«t popular rettting place* 
 
IN WESTLAKE PARK 
 
Is onl ol the oldest in the city. Grnceful sw.inii lire 
 
 WKSTLAKE PARK 
 noted feature of the lake. Near here the oil wells threaten to overwhelm a residential section. 
 
CACTI AND ALOE 
 It is in Los Angeles that the great Cacti and Aloe families of plants have been subjected to the most advanced ideas in modern landscape gardening"^and 
 floricultu/e. Extraordinary growths and effects are secured — a continual surprise and delight to the tourist. 
 
THE PEANUT INDUSTRY 
 Culirornia )« one of the largest peanut-rafting States in tlie Union. 
 
SAN GABRIEL MISSION 
 Founded in 1771. this is the most celebrated, best preserved, and one of the oldest of the famous Missions of California. Over 3,ii(iO Indians were baptized here- 
 Six priests were buried beneath the altar to guard against desecration. 
 
CHURCHI-:S OF LOS ANGELES 
 The Lot AngelfH Mission Is the oldest church in the city. The Churcti of the Guadjiloupe Is of special interest. The First Methodist Church is the finest church 
 edilice in Loh Aniieles. 
 
CHUTES PARK 
 
PARK AND HKACH AT LON(i HKACH 
 Long Beach, twenty-lwo mile* from Los Angeles. lias been n:iined the "Allanlic Cily of the Wrst. 
 mtlet long. 
 
 The fumous beach it ot hard white sand, and is fourteen 
 
LONG WHARF, SANTA MONICA 
 About twenty miles (rom Los Angeles. The longest wharf in the world— over one mile in length. 
 
SOLDIERS HOME. SANTA MONICA 
 One of tlie splendid homes provided by a grateful Country for Itn galliint defenders. The Suntii Monica Home la Ideally located upon a government reaervotion. 
 
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 SCENES AT SANTA MONICA 
 Santa Monica is a beautiful little city eighteen miles from Los Angeles. It is noted for a fine beach, and is the oldest seaside resort of Los Angeles County. 
 
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