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1. lacountylibrary.org › gardena-local-historyGardena Local History - LA County Library

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   The Gardena City Clerk’s Office has a photograph album donated by Sumitomo Bank containing historic photographs of Gardena. Several historic Gardena photographs are also available at the Seaver Center for Western History Research at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and at the Los Angeles Public Library. Places to Visit:

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2. oac.cdlib.org › findaid › ark:Gardena (City) Collection - California Digital Library

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   Series I: Scrapbooks, Photographs, and Clippings circa 1900s-1970s. Scope and Contents. This series contains scrapbooks, photographs and clippings regarding the City of Gardena. A majority of the photographs are from city council meetings and includes images of former mayors Donald Dear and Terrence Terauchi, events such as 5k race, fishing ...

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4. cityofgardena.org › gardena-historyGardena History - City of Gardena

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   They also contain images of historic community photographs and other documents, and links and citations to additional community history resources. Public Library – History of Gardena Alex Pinto 2023-09-21T15:28:37-07:00

5. pastmaps.com › explore › usOld Historical Maps of Gardena, CA - Pastmaps

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   Historical Maps of Gardena. Journey back in time with 49 historical maps of Gardena, dating from 1896 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Gardena through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data.

6. www.historicaerials.com › viewerHistoric Aerials: Viewer

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   Looking at historical photos is certainly interesting, but what if you want a snapshot of an area unencumbered by watermarks? You can purchase imagery in the form of digital images (jpeg, png, or GeoTiff). Or you can purchase a printout of a selected area. See that text at the top of your viewer area that reads, 'purchase image and/or print ...

7. www.yelp.com › searchTHE BEST 10 Landmarks & Historical Buildings in GARDENA, CA ...

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   See more reviews for this business. Best Landmarks & Historical Buildings in Gardena, CA - Arthur Lee Johnson Park, Beach Boys Landmark, Friends Empty Chair Memorial, Centinela Springs, Jose P Rizal Monument, Veteran's Memorial, Centinela Adobe, Kobe Bryant Mural - Torrance, Veterans Park, Betty's Bench.

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   Where can I find historical photographs of Gardena?

   • The Gardena City Clerk’s Office has a photograph album donated by Sumitomo Bank containing historic photographs of Gardena. Several historic Gardena photographs are also available at the Seaver Center for Western History Research at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and at the Los Angeles Public Library. Places to Visit:

   Gardena Local History – LA County Library

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   When did Gardena become a city?

   • It combined the rural communities of Gardena, Moneta, and Strawberry Park into a Municipal Corporation, Sixth Class City. At that time Gardena was a small farming community of about 20,000 people. By action of the State Legislature in 1955, all Sixth Class Cities were officially designated as General Law Cities.

   Gardena History - City of Gardena

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   What was Gardena known for?

   • Farming became Gardena’s main industry early in the twentieth century, though berries, especially strawberries, were its claim to fame. The community became known as “Berryland,” and was renowned for its Strawberry Day Festival and parade every May.

   Gardena Local History – LA County Library

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   Is Gardena a 'garden spot'?

   • Its modern-day urban designation is a far cry from Gardena’s early reputation as a “garden spot,” a lush oasis of greenery fed by the waters of the Dominguez Slough.

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   What makes Gardena a good place to live?

   • Today Gardena is an active and progressive residential and business community with a City government that prides itself in providing a full range of qualified services to the community. Founder of the City:

   Gardena History - City of Gardena

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   How did Gardena get its name?

   • Reports differ as to how Gardena acquired its name, although it is possible that the name was derived in one of the following ways: One theory is that the name was given by Nettie Thompson, daughter of the man from whom Thorpe bought his subdivision, because the valley was such a beautiful garden spot.

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9. www.touristsecrets.com › destinations › united12 Unique Museums To Explore In Gardena, California

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   Jan 29, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Gardena, the Gardena Heritage Museum offers a captivating journey through the city's rich history. Housed in a charming historic building, this museum showcases a diverse collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that chronicle the evolution of Gardena from its early days to the vibrant community it is today.