Date
1973
Location
Torrance Historical Society Museum, interior
1345 Post Ave. (at Cravens)
Torrance
Media Notes
6 panels
Description
The first two panels are of the early Spanish rancho era (c.1780 and c.1860). Panel 3 shows the Weston Ranch, which is now a residential neighborhood in Torrance called Walteria. Panel 4 is of the building of the city's first factory, originally called Union Tool Company (now Armco). Panel 5 depicts a view toward the Pacific Electric Railway Station during the 1920s. The last panel is called THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE and shows the continuing growth of the community. The artist was an art teacher at local West High School.
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