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 SepĂşlveda’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:
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Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Sampson Way at Southern Pacific Slip San Pedro, CA 90731 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~26mi (42km) — 0.5hrs |
When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |