SoCal Landmarks
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SoCal Landmarks is an ongoing photography project documenting the myriad sites, buildings, structures, monuments, and other natural and historical points of importance/interest that are considered landmarks in the ten southern counties of California.
In 1769, Spanish explorers led by Gaspar de Portolá made the 1st written record of the tar pits. The 4,439-acre Rancho La Brea was granted to Antonio José Rocha & Nemisio Dominguez in 1828. In 1860, Antonio's son, José, deeded the rancho to Henry Hancock who developed the tar deposits commercially.
November 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In 1769, Spanish explorers led by Gaspar de Portolá made the 1st written record of the tar pits. The 4,439-acre Rancho La Brea was granted to Antonio José Rocha & Nemisio Dominguez in 1828. In 1860, Antonio's son, José, deeded the rancho to Henry Hancock who developed the tar deposits commercially.