Please Note
Water and Power Associates, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization and is not affiliated with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). If you have questions or concerns related to LADWP services or policies, please contact them directly at ladwp.com.
All work on this website, including research, image curation, and content creation, has been performed entirely on a volunteer basis. Our mission is to educate the public and preserve the rich history of Los Angeles through freely accessible resources.
Virtual Museum Photos – Public Benefit & Fair Use Notice
The Water and Power Associates Virtual Museum presents a curated archive of early photographs of Los Angeles and surrounding areas, documenting the city’s infrastructure, transportation, and evolving urban landscape. This project exists solely for the purposes of education, preservation, and public scholarship.
Fair Use Statement:
In accordance with Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act (1976), we assert that the use of these materials qualifies as fair use for nonprofit educational purposes, including research, teaching, commentary, and historical preservation. No images are used for commercial purposes, and we do not sell prints or offer high-resolution downloads.
Attribution & Accuracy:
We strive to credit all sources when known. Where available, links to original sources are provided adjacent to image dates or at the bottom of each section. If you are a copyright holder and believe your image has been used without appropriate credit or permission, please contact us. We will gladly provide attribution or remove the image if necessary.
For Commercial Use:
If you wish to obtain a print or license an image for commercial purposes, we respectfully ask that you contact the original source listed beneath the photo, or refer to the hosting institution cited in the section references.
This digital museum is created in the spirit of public service and cultural stewardship. We welcome collaboration and correction as part of our shared commitment to historical accuracy.
Broken Source Links:
The Virtual Museum contains thousands of references to external libraries, archives, universities, museums, and historical collections. Because these organizations periodically update their websites and catalog systems, some links may become outdated over time.
If you encounter a broken or outdated source link, please contact us. We will be happy to assist in locating the current source, an updated link, or related reference whenever possible.
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