Water and Power Associates Informing the Public about Critical Water and Energy Issues facing Los Angeles and California

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.

Have Something Historical To Share?

Do you have items to share? We would welcome photos of old buildings, early city views, correspondence, newspapers, early sports teams, and events that pertain to the History of Water and Electricity and/or the History of Los Angeles and Southern California in general. If you would like to retain the originals, we would be happy to scan the items and return them to you.

Take a look in your attics, and think of what you can help us collect for future generations to enjoy! If interested, please contact us at: webmaster@waterandpower.org

Note: Water and Power Associates, Inc. is a 501 (c) 4 organization, and donations are deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Contribute Your Opinion

We would be interested in hearing from you with any suggestions on how to make our website more user friendly. Also, if you have any other questions, comments, or would just like to get involved with our organization, please click on the e-mail link below.

Thank You!

Jack J. Feldman

Museum Curator and Webmaster

Webmaster@waterandpower.org