Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Orange Show Achieves Art: Modernistic Motif Prevails at San Bernardino: Decorations and Exhibits Superbly Beautiful: Gov. Tapia Praises it as Surpassing Scene," 14 Feb. 1930: A1. The Pacific Electric display at the National Orange Show. The display is a tower topped with an orange-covered dome and a medallion with wings on each side that reads, "Comfort Speed Safety." There are other medallions like this surrounding the center column. The center column has a map painted on it. On the front, there is a sign that reads, in part, "Over... Beverly Boulevard... Los Angeles & The Seashore." Text from negative sleeve: Orange Show 1930 Handwritten on negative: Orange Show 1930 Text from newspaper caption: San Bernardino Opens Its Twentieth Annual National Orange Show: The Twentieth National Orange Show opened its doors yesterday at San Bernardino with what is considered the finest array of citrus fruit displays in the history of the State. The interior of the mammoth show place is a mass of oranges arranged in a score of attractive designs. Exhibitors from all over the Southland are entered in the San Bernardino event. Photos below are by W. E. Snyder, Times Staff Photographer: The Pacific Electric Display Attracted Much Attention [Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 1930: 10]
Type
Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_6995 ark:/21198/zz002cx9th
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Oranges--California--San Bernardino Agricultural exhibits--California--San Bernardino Citrus fruit industry--California--San Bernardino National Orange Show
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