Torrance is the eighth largest city in Los Angeles County nestled in the heart of the Los Angeles County’s South Bay community. Over 147,000 people reside in Torrance’s 21.2 square miles with its daytime population increasing to over 200,000 due to its strong business community, vibrant community life and proximity to downtown Los Angeles, the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, other beach cities and destination spots. It is a city that competes globally through its myriad of assets: diverse residents, flourishing businesses and safe communities wherein a multitude of activities, events and programs may be enjoyed by almost anyone.
Unlike most large communities, Torrance keeps its “hometown feel” while maintaining its position as a premier city geared toward progress. It is a city with strong foundations including an accessible and transparent government, skilled employees, active business community, and engaged residents. Combined with great location, and excellent climate, these have shaped Torrance into a wonderful community since its founding.
Jared Sidney Torrance, considered the “Father of Torrance,” is credited for the founding of Torrance. In the early 1900s, Mr. Torrance and other investors saw the value of creating a mixed industrial-residential community south of Los Angeles. They purchased part of the Spanish land grant Rancho San Pedro and hired nationally renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. to design a new planned community, with the architect Irving Gill designing the principle buildings. The resulting city was founded in 1912 and named Torrance.
Unlike most large communities, Torrance keeps its “hometown feel” while maintaining its position as a premier city geared toward progress. It is a city with strong foundations including an accessible and transparent government, skilled employees, active business community, and engaged residents. Combined with great location, and excellent climate, these have shaped Torrance into a wonderful community since its founding.
Jared Sidney Torrance, considered the “Father of Torrance,” is credited for the founding of Torrance. In the early 1900s, Mr. Torrance and other investors saw the value of creating a mixed industrial-residential community south of Los Angeles. They purchased part of the Spanish land grant Rancho San Pedro and hired nationally renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. to design a new planned community, with the architect Irving Gill designing the principle buildings. The resulting city was founded in 1912 and named Torrance.