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Take a closer look at the history of the City of Torrance, from its founding in 1912 through the major events and developments that shaped the city we know today.
More information about the City’s history is available from:
Special thanks to the following for the use of historic photos: Torrance Historical Society & Museum; Cal State Dominguez Hills; University of Southern California; Los Angeles Public Library; Mount Lowe Preservation Society; Metro-LA Archives; images also provided by the City of Torrance.