Late-Night Thursdays with Torrance Historical Society – Oil
You’re invited to Late-Night Thursdays at the Museum during the month of August. The Museum will be open from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, and treats will be served each Thursday. Visit with volunteer historians – Paul Wisman, LeRoy Jackson, and Mike the Map Man. They will share ephemera, photos, stories, maps, and more!
Thursday, August 7th – Oil
Oil was discovered in Torrance in 1922. The first major gusher came in on June 7, 1922, at Del Amo No. 1, located on what is now Kent Avenue.
Come early, stay late, or drop in for a minute. While your there, you can also explore the Torrance Historical Society’s other collections including . . .
- See the new Torrance Memorial Hospital Centennial Exhibit
- Capture a Kodak moment with Jared Sidney Torrance
- Touch one of the original Torrance cowboy’s saddle (yes, Torrance used to be a farming community — right down to cows, pigs, minks, turkeys, strawberries, and flowers)
- View the training shorts and sweatshirt Louis Zamperini wore during the 1936 Olympics, the luggage the community bought for him to attend the Olympic Tryouts in NY, and other “Lucky Louie” treasures
No reservations required!
Other events:
Thursday, August 14 – Wilson Park – Naval Annex
The Naval Annex was used as an auxiliary storage facility to the Long Beach Naval Station. When the Navy announced plans to close that base as of June 1974, the city of Torrance began its active pursuit of the property. Stop by to learn more!
Thursday, August 21 – Pacific Electric Railway & Railroad
The Pacific Electric Railway was America’s largest interurban electric railway system, covering the Los Angeles region with more than 1,000 miles of rail lines.
Thursday, August 28 – Shopping Centers & Shopping
Levy Department Store, Old Town Mall, Del Amo Fashion Center, and more!