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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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You Are Here – A History Timeline

Aerial view of Hawthorne's historic Kelly Field, the first airport in the area, showcasing early aviation history and the development of regional air transportation.

You Are Here- Think of Hawthorne as being on the edge of a continent.  Beneath you, the Pacific  Plate chunk of the earth’s crust dives beneath the North American Plate and lifts California up with sometimes disastrous consequences.  Within two miles, you can wet your toes in the Pacific Ocean where it fills in the […]

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