Description
Photograph album. Many photographs are identified "JBB" possibly for Joseph Brent Banning. Includes construction of Banning
family home in Wilmington, California; Banning family; San Pedro harbors; ships; and Canal Street. Some Hancock Banning papers.
circa 1877-1930, undated
Background
The Banning family was headed by Phineas Banning (1830-1885) who is today considered the Father of the Los Angeles Harbor.
Upon his arrival to the city in 1851, he built a system of transportation including overland passage roads and shipping access
at Wilmington and San Pedro.
Extent
.4 linear feet (Boxes: 1 letter, 1 ov)
Restrictions
Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder
Availability
Research is by appointment only