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Old Town Torrance
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Huell Howser - He Will Be Missed Places Earth would like to honor the passing of the great California explorer, Huell Howser. I did not know Huell personally, although I met him once, but many people in California knew him through his countless television explorations into California history, geography, and people. A recent country song said something like, “it’s not what you take with you, but what you leave behind, when you go.” The song continues, “the teacher left her knowledge in the minds of many children...” Huell didn’t pass along his knowledge, he helped us to acquire that knowledge together. Countless people know more about California than we would have had Huell stayed in Tennessee, but had he stayed in Tennessee, we would know a lot more about Tennessee. Huell didn’t inspire this website, nor introduce me to all the places here, but he introduced me to many of them. Now we are all on our own again. State Parks, Historic Sites, and Museums need your help. Throughout the country, state parks, historic sites, museums, and similar institutions are struggling to continue operating. Because of general financial problems, many of these institutions are operating on a reduced schedule or in danger of closing. Some are being forced to sell off artifacts and property. Many will not weather these hard times without your help. Places Earth urges everyone to support these vital and important public resources any way you can. Please donate your treasure, time, and talent. Write to your governor and other elected officials telling them to find a way to keep state parks open. It will be your loss. Public Service Announcement |
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The City of Torrance is located about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles on the edge of Rancho Palos Verdis. The Del Amo Mall is the largest of several malls and shoping centers in the city. In the center is Old Torrance. Accross the street from the Del Amo Mall is the Madrona Marsh. The Torrance Historical Society opperates a museum that always seems closed but we keep trying to visit. Founded in 1010 as an industrial city on land that was once part of the Domingez Rancho. Incorporated into a city in 1921 and paid Omstead Jr. to design the city. Irving Gill designed some of the buildings with the theiry that a house should be easy to clean, of concrete, coved floor, and no ornament. The WPA built 3 buildings, the Library, City Hall, (now Warner Cable), and Civic Auditorium. |
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 La Capilla, in the heart of Old torrance, is one of the best traditional Mexican restaurants in the Los Angles area. Photo Date: 7-23-05. |
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