Photograph of Arroyo Seco Channel north of Avenue 52 at beginning of work on Arroyo Seco Parkway, ca.1940. The concrete channel curves from the foreground at right towards the background at left. Small buildings can be seen along the river at right, and wooden scaffolding is visible across the channel in the background. Tall trees line the channel on both sides, and a brushy mountain can be seen in the distance at right.
Photograph of a view of the Arroyo Seco Park and Channel looking northeast after the construction of the Pasadena Freeway, ca.1941. The four-lane freeway is at right and is divided by a dirt median. Three automobiles can be seen traveling on the road. The Arroyo Seco Channel is at left and runs parallel to the freeway. A tractor is visible in the dirt near the edge of the channel at left. Several tall, thin trees can be seen around the road, and the Marmion Way/Avenue 64 Bridge appears in background. A tall hill can be seen in the distance at center. Compares to CHS-14548, showing the pre-construction view.
Photograph of an exterior view of the Southwest Museum in Highland Park, February 1942. The large, light-colored building is perched on a hill at center. The walls of the building are smooth, giving it a modern look The roof is made of terracotta tiles. At right is a large rectangular tower with a flat roof. An American flag is flying from the top of the tower. There are several arched windows on the top floor and smaller rectangular windows can be seen on the bottom floor. At center, a massive arched window can be seen at center. In the foreground, a grassy hillside is visible, and several trees and bushes dot the landscape.
