Banning Collection, ca. late 19th-early 20th century, 1877-1930

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Summary

Title:
Banning Collection, ca. late 19th-early 20th century
Dates:
1877-1930
Creators:
Abstract:
Extent:
.4 linear feet (Boxes: 1 letter, 1 ov)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Banning Collection, ca. late 19th-early 20th century. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Background

Scope and content:

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

Biographical / historical:

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.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County staff.
Date Prepared:
1877-1930
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

Banning Collection, ca. late 19th-early 20th century. Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Location of this collection:
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-4057, US
Contact:
(213) 763-3359
seavercenter@nhm.org
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