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The purpose of the (California) Wilmington Historical Society is to preserve our community’s history. AmazonSmile helps you do just that. What is AmazonSmile?

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08/15/2026

The Gonzalez restaurant! Opend in 1953 at 1122 west Anaheim street. Owned by Carlos and Joe Gonzalez. A historic staple in Wilmington. Does anyone have pics of the interior? Does anyone have stories? Did you work there?
Thank you to Jimmy Q. A friend and follower of our page. He sharpened and colorize the photo in order to see the details with the help of AI.
Thank you to for your sponsorship of the Wilmington Historic Business Area and Industry!

08/13/2026

Our 4th Annual Banning’s First Landing at Banning’s Landing. Space is limited so get your tickets.
LINK IN BIO

Come support the WHS. You’ll discover why we preserve and share Wilmington’s unique history. We believe history plays a pivotal role in you and your community.

This event promises to be an inspiring evening filled with live music, good food, drinks and more.
Thank you to our sponsor

Get tickets at the link below, or in our bio.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bannings-first-landing-4th-annual-celebration

08/03/2026

What a cute little shop! Anyone remember?

08/01/2026

People in Wilmington are fascinating! Mitzi is a beautiful young woman from Wilmington who wanted to share her talent/gift of song. This is from .com 1939

07/18/2026

This is 200 West Anaheim street. The first was taken in 1940s and the colored one 2026. How adorable was Currie's? Very retro!

07/16/2026

Its our 4th Annual Celebration of Banning's first Landing!
Come join us to celebrate our beginnings, our past and the present community of Wilmington. We will celebrate on a beautiful sunset cruise on the Tallship.

07/06/2026

A before and after of 831 Avalon. The before photo, courtesy of the Wilmington Historical Society archives, looks to be around the 1950's. Does anyone have any history on Caldwell's?

#1950'shistory

07/01/2026

Help us write the next chapter of Wilmington’s history

Wilmington has a story worth telling—from our historic landmarks to the generations of families who built this community. At the Wilmington Historical Society, we’ve made it our mission to keep those stories alive. Now, we’re looking for a leader to help us shape our next chapter.

We are seeking a Volunteer Executive Director—someone with a passion for community, a knack for organization, and a desire to make a lasting impact. Whether you're a retired professional looking to give back, or an energetic leader wanting to champion local culture, your vision can help us grow.

You won’t be doing it alone; you’ll have a dedicated board and passionate volunteers right beside you.

👉 Curious? You don’t need a degree in history—just a heart for Wilmington. Drop us a message here or email us at [email protected] to grab a coffee and chat about what we can build together!
If you or someone you know might be interested, send us a DM or tag them in the comments below.

06/25/2026

A recent 2026 picture taken of 708 Avalon Blvd. in Wilmington, Ca. Currently this shop is closed. The shot was taken through the riot gates to get a better view of the space. Some details still exist like the carved out wood on the right side of the display windows and the red tiles. Anyone have any memories of this shop?

#1940

05/16/2026

Thank you to our member Alan Santana who saw a need and fulfilled it! OUR NEW SIGN. Wilmington branch library built in 1927. Put on the National Register of Historic Places by the Department of the Interior and a Los Angeles Historic Monument. Everyone needs to know that this is a historic building. A big thank you to Pierre at creative indulgence. He can make your imagination become a reality.
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Address

309 W Opp St
Wilmington, CA
90744-3412

Website

http://www.wilmingtonhistory.org/, https://wilmingtonhistory.omeka.net/collections/browse

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