Historic Rancho Adobe Home in the South Bay

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The South Bay is lacking in much history other than the occasional Beach Boy references, perhaps old timers resurrecting memories of what used to be a Red Line to the Redondo Beach bath houses.

The latter is currently the pier, condos and hotels.
The former Beach Boy house is covered by the 105 Freeway with a monument off to the side.

 

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Took the long way home yesterday and showed Julie and Kate the old hood. Lots of the Okeefe clan started over here. Even some on my moms side.I showed them the storm ditch we got stuck in and climbed out by getting into the storm drain under the street then came out the man hole in front of our house. When kids could run wild I guess. I was in 2nd grade. The houses look so small. Anyway the #BeachBoys grew up at the end of the block. Which is now the side of the 105 freeway. Pretty neat touchstone to that eras music. Lots of names on the tribute.

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But there is something that has endured the test of time and has outlasted them all.

The house of Juan Jose Dominguez.

The Rancho was bequeathed to Dominguez in 1784 by non other than King Carlos III.

The original land grant encompassed 75,000 acres, including the entire Los Angeles  harbor. The land has passed through successive generations and remains in the Dominguez family. Today, the descendants operate the Watson Land Company and the Carson Estates Company on the original Rancho land. Get the history here 

Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
18127 South Alameda Street
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220
Phone (310) 603-0088

Admission is free. However, your donations are welcome and appreciated! Your contribution will provide funds to provide tours to school children and help preserve this historic landmark.

Groups of 10 or more should make reservations at least two weeks in advance for a guided tour of the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum. Please contact the office at (310) 603-0088 to book a group tour or a school tour.

Pacific Electric closed its Redondo Beach heated salt water plunge –the world’s largest– once patronized by 7,400 swimmers on a single day in 1919 — on September 28, 1941, citing declining visitation.