Timms’ Point and Landing!

Bill
Timms' Point and Landing
Landmark #384 Los Angeles County Visited: August 14, 2011 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A plaque marking the site of Timms’ warehouse and the birthplace of the San Pedro harbor development!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: In 1852 German immigrant Augustus W. Timms obtained Sepúlveda’s Landing on the mudflats near here. He built a wharf, added a warehouse, corral and other facilities to service shipping and the running of stages to Los Angeles. Timms was a pioneer in the development of the harbor and for over fifty years this area was known as Timms Point.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Volunteer with the San Pedro Bay Historical Society!
  • Donate to the San Pedro Bay Historical Society!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
Sampson Way at Southern Pacific Slip
San Pedro, CA 90731

ANNOTATIONS:
The plaque is about 500 feet north of the intersection of Sampson Way and 22nd Street!

From Los Angeles: ~26mi (42km) — 0.5hrs
From Sacramento: ~407mi (656km) — 6.8hrs
From San Diego: ~119mi (192km) — 2hrs
From San Francisco: ~405mi (652km) — 6.8hrs
When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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