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History of Hawthorne
Hawthorne's first known residents were Shoshone Native Americans. In 1769 the Spanish took over and the land was used for grazing cattle. Mexico named the area Sausal Redondo, a huge track running from present day Playa del Rey to Torrance inland to Inglewood.
California became a United States territory in 1848 and a state in 1850. In 1860 Scottish Lord Sir Robert Burnett purchased Sausal Redondo and expanded the livestock operations. He planted thousands of eucalyptus, pepper, and fruit trees. In 1873 he returned to Scotland and leased the land to Daniel Freeman, a Canadian who continued to expand the orchards, sheep and cattle herds. A drought devastated the crop so Freeman started to grow barley which used less water. By 1880 he was producing a million bushels a year. Freeman exercised his purchase option to buy the land in 1885.
Spurred by the construction of a narrow gage railroad, an investment group called the Hawthorne Land Company bought acreage to start a town in the midst of the barley fields. Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Anderson were the first settlers. They began house construction in 1906 at 515 Freeman Avenue. Their son, Glenn, later served as Hawthorne’s mayor. By 1907 Hawthorne had grown to more than 100 homes.
Hawthorne was incorporated as a city in July 1922. By 1930 there were 6,595 residents. In 1939 Northrop Aircraft Inc moved to Hawthorne followed by subcontractors eager to capitalize on the wartime growth in aviation.
Description of HawthorneHawthorne is six square miles. It’s bounded to the north by the community of Lennox and the city of Inglewood. The eastern edge meets the community of Athens and the city of Gardena. To the south is the community of El Camino Village, and the cities of Lawndale and Redondo Beach. Manhattan Beach is at the southwest corner of Hawthorne, and the city of El Segundo is to the west of Hawthorne. The unincorporated community of Del Aire is surrounded on three sides by the city of Hawthorne along the city’s western edge. Residents of Hawthorne84,000 people live in Hawthorne. 44% are Latino. 33% are Black. 13% are White. 8% are Asian. The median age is 27. The median household income is $44,000. 20% live in poverty. 13% of those 25 and older have a four year degree. 33% are foreign born.
Rentals in HawthorneHawthorne does not have rent control.
Median rent in the city is $973. No rent control means that Hawthorne rentals can range in price from low to very high depending largely on the owner. Homes for rent in Hawthorne are typically priced based on the size of the home and the amenities that are offered but other factors also come into play in determining the rental price.
Fun Things to do in Hawthorne
The Betty Ainsworth Sports Center at3851 W. El Segundo Blvd. offers open play adult basketball for $1 a person Monday – Saturday. Times vary so call 310 349-1640 for hours
The Recreation & Community Services Department hosts a community garden at 12625 Grevillea. The public land has been converted into 24 plots of 10 by 25 feet. The gardens are leased on a first-come first-serve basis for a one year period. For information call (310) 349-1640. Hawthorne Boulevard is the center of the city’s nightlife. The most popular bars along the avenue are Los Robles Grill & Sports Lounge at 14101 Hawthorne Blvd; Rustic Lite at 14019 Hawthorne Blvd; 352 CLUB at 13126 Hawthorne Blvd; Duffy's Cocktails at 11624 Hawthorne Blvd; and the O T Sports Lounge at 13825 Hawthorne Blvd
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