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Order Number	00078883
Title	Large adobe home or business, rear view
Collection ID	Security Pacific National Bank Collection
Location/Accession	L.A.-Adobes.
Physical Description	1 photographic print :b&w ;9 x 15 cm.
Notes	Title supplied by cataloger.
Historical Data	Adobe structures are "natural buildings" made from a mixture of 50% sand, 35% clay and water, and mixed with 15% of a fibrous or organic material such as sticks, straw and even dung in some cases - which is useful in binding the brick together and allowing the brick to dry evenly. These buildings are extremely durable and account for the oldest structures on earth, some of which are still standing today. Adobe walls usually never rise above two stories because they're load bearing and have low structural strength. Ideally, the wall should be thick enough to remain cool on the nside during the heat of the day, but thin enough to transfer heat through the wall during the evening. To protect the interior and exterior adobe wall, finishes such as mud plaster, whitewash or stucco can be applied. These finishes protect the adobe wall from water damage but need to be reapplied periodically.
Description	Photo of a rather large adobe, possibly a business at one time, that appears to be abandoned. The back of the adobe (pictured) shows a rear door and two windows on either side; the whitewash finish can be seen crumbling off. A ladder is propped up against the left of the building, and the back-end of a large sign sits atop the roof. Olga Steel is said to have been born in this adobe, which was located on Wadsworth and 33rd streets.; Closer view of #00078796.
Subject	Adobe houses--California--Los Angeles. Dwellings--California--Los Angeles.
Format	Photographic prints
Reproduction Information	Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information.
Sub-Collection Name	Security Pacific National Bank Photo Collection