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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM182M_dom-nguez-ranch-house_Compton-CA.html
[The arch way leading to the grounds is flanked by two markers:] Right Marker:Dom?nguez Ranch HouseCentral portion built in 1826 by Manuel Dom?nguez. Rancho San PedroTen square leagues granted, provisionally by Governor Fages to Juan Jos? Do…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16KE_pfc-james-anderson_Compton-CA.html
PFC James Anderson Jr. was born in Los Angeles California on Jan. 22, 1947. While living in the Carson area, he attended Los Angeles Harbor College for a year and a half before joining the United States Marine Corps in February of 1966. PFC Jam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYEH_first-united-states-air-meet_Whittier-CA.html
About one half mile southeast of this spot, on Dominguez Hill in historic Rancho San Pedro, the first Air Meet in the United States was held during January 10-20, 1910. Subsequently, this area has evolved into one of the world's leading aviation-i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYEF_heritage-house_Compton-CA.html
The original house of two rooms was built in 1869 by A.R. Loomis. Other rooms were added by successive occupants. It was marked as the "Oldest House in Compton" in 1955; purchased by the city June 11, 1957; and removed from 209 South Acacia Street…
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