by cgilles | Oct 3, 2018 | Hawthorne
Before Hawthorne’s own son Brian Wilson was a star Beach Boy. He was a student at Hawthorne High School. He wrote a song for his music teacher and received an ‘F’. Well 50+ years later and millions of purchases of the song “Surfin'”...
by cgilles | May 12, 2015 | Hawthorne
It was the early 1960s and Brian Wilson wrote a tune for his music class at Hawthorne High School His teacher did not think highly of it as he gave Wilson a D. Later that song, “Surfin’ USA” would sell millions of albums. The Wilson brothers grew up...
by cgilles | Feb 27, 2015 | Hawthorne
Original Hollyglen brocure Hollyglen is one of the more sought after areas of Hawthorne. It is freeway close. A great Wiseburn school district. And a hop and skip from El Segundo and Manhattan Beach shopping. Back in its development homes were cheap by today’s...
by cgilles | Oct 20, 2014 | Hawthorne
The Hawthorne Mall as it was known to locals or the Hawthorne Plaza began construction 1975. What was once the location of the Hawthorne Plaza Theater. The building included several anchor tenants like the Broadway in the Middle, JC Penny on the South, and Montgomery...
by cgilles | Oct 4, 2014 | a-El Segundo, Hawthorne
One of the South Bays newest communities is 360 by William Lyons Homes. Right across the way from The Airforce Base is a community perfect for short South Bay commutes. Or if you happen to have a longer 405 commute. The on ramp is a block from the gated entrance. Take...
by cgilles | Jun 12, 2014 | Hawthorne
The City of Hawthorne has approved a contract for the design of a new city park to be located at Hawthorne Blvd. and 129th street. The $16,500 contract for the park design was with SWA Group, Los Angeles. The council voted 3-2 in favor of the contract, however 2...
