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Day: March 27, 2024

Hawthorne Youth Camp – Our Connection to Nature

Vintage black and white photo of the Hawthorne Youth Camp sign surrounded by trees and nature, representing the connection to outdoor activities and community history.

HAWTHORNE YOUTH CAMP I picked this subject to write about this week, as it was one of the most memorable events of my childhood. This is something everyone that attended 6th grade camp can identify with. The Hawthorne Historical Society, in its own way, wants to support the Parks and Recreation Foundation and you can help […]

Hawthorne Water Company

Historic Hawthorne Water Company water tower in early 20th-century photograph.

FUN FACTS: In 1954, just like today, water rationing was present in Hawthorne California. Hawthorne built four new steel reservoirs, increasing water storage by over 800%. The new reservoirs cost about $322,000.00 and they stored 8,500,000 gallons. They also drilled a new 2100 gallon per minute well. There was a booster pump that could deliver […]

Welcome back Hawthorne Historical members!

Logo of the Hawthorne Historical Society featuring the society's emblem and name, representing the preservation of Hawthorne's history and heritage in California.

Welcome to 2021 redesign of our website. In appreciation of your membership support, you are given additional access through this website to some of the following features: Galleries with historical photos and descriptions   Free products from our E-store (shipping and taxes may apply)   We hope you enjoy what we have to offer and you […]

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A History of Hawthorne Schools

Group of students and a man sitting on a signboard at Hawthorne High School celebrating the Class of 1969.

Written in 1934 Author Unknown   In the fall of 1907 the citizens of Hawthorne decided that two miles was too much of a walk for the school children of the little community and filed a petition with the county board of supervisors for the organization of a school district and the construction of a […]

A History of Wiseburn School District

Artist rendering of the new Wiseburn High School scheduled to open in Fall 2017 in El Segundo, showcasing modern architecture and campus design.

The Wiseburn School District, which presently encompasses parts of western Hawthorne, Del Aire and eastern El Segundo, officially formed on March 5, 1896, after a group of area parents successfully petitioned the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to form their own district. Originally, the district also included parts of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Lawndale […]

Love the God. Because he loves us

A person standing on rocks by a calm lake with arms outstretched, symbolizing faith and love for God amidst serene natural surroundings.

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Memories of Local Businesses

Historic Hawthorne building from early 20th century, showcasing local architecture and community history.

Fun facts for anyone who lived in Hawthorne from 1950 to today: Here you have Killarney Liquor Store, located at what was originally called 313 N. Prairie Avenue.  It was on the west side of the street, just south of the alley that is just north of Broadway. Built in 1950, it had a large […]