Torrance Historical Society’s Original Fall Tour of Historic Homes
On Saturday & Sunday, October 10th – 11th, 2026, the streets of Old Torrance will be buzzing with visitors from all around the South Bay, as the Torrance Historical Society is hosting their biennial Original Fall Tour of Historic Homes.
Guests will tour the inside of five homes, and will see how others have renovated, updated, and decorated their historic homes to accommodate today’s life-style, yet managed to preserve the charming architecture and characteristics of the past.
The homes on the tour reflect an eclectic mix – from Spanish Colonial Revival to Craftsman to Neo-classical Revival to Tudor Revival – which characterize and add to the charm of Old Torrance — founded 1912. Houses on the Tour were built between 1922 and 1936 – making four of the homes 100+ years old! Each home will have a Model A car parked in front of it courtesy of South Bay Touring A’s.
Where: The self-guided Original Fall Tour of Historic Homes begins at the Torrance Historical Society & Museum – 1345 Post Avenue, Old Torrance
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, both days (Museum opens at 10:30 AM)
Tickets: $50 – tickets are purchased directly from the Museum either day of the Tour via cash, check, or credit card
Refreshments: Complimentary lemonade and Torrance Bakery Cookies (www.TorranceBakery.com) will be served from the historic 1925 Woman’s Club with an added bonus of a Special Exhibit by Destination: Art, which guests can view while sipping lemonade and nibbling on cookies.
The homes may viewed in any order, on either day, and all are within walking distance from the Museum — the furthest being three blocks away. Red Car Brewery & Restaurant (www.redcarbrewery.com) will be offering a 10% discount to all Home Tour attendees who show their booklet when dining that weekend.
Proceeds from the fundraiser directly benefit the Museum – archiving activities, historical discoveries, research projects, special programs, its operation and exhibits.
This event generously sponsored by The Van Lingen Group (www.vanlingen.com).
The Torrance Historical Society is a non-profit organization run by all volunteers. It was founded in 1973 to acquire, display and encourage public interest in preserving items relevant to the history of Torrance and the San Pedro Rancho. Located at 1345 Post Ave., Torrance, CA 90501, the Museum is open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Special arrangements can be made for research projects. For additional information, call 310.328.5392 or visit www.TorranceHistoricalSociety.org.
