1927Infrastructure
In 1927, the Santa Fe railroad arrived.
1933Infrastructure
It ran down the middle of Railway Avenue (now Hawthorne Boulevard) until 1933.
1959Government
On December 28, 1959, it was incorporated as a city.
1960History
== Demographics ==
Lawndale first appeared as a city in the 1960 U.S.
1986History
== International relations ==
=== Sister cities ===
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines (1986)
== References ==
== External links ==
Lawndale official website
2000History
=== 2000 ===
Mapping L.A.
2003History
It has attempted to attract more owner–residents, as well as tourists, with the 2003 completion of the "Beautify Lawndale" urban renewal project along the city's stretch of Hawt...
2004Government
A large electronic billboard was installed and began running advertising in 2004 until it was realized that the sign violated a city ordinance prohibiting advertising of out-of-...
2009Architecture
In 2009, the renovated Lawndale Public Library of the County of Los Angeles Public Library, which is located adjacent to the Lawndale City Hall, re-opened.
2012Architecture
In 2012, the Lawndale community center opened its doors.
2023History
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $83,538, and the per capita income was $32,199.
2025Military
In August, 2025, the second Trump administration terminated this award program, and no winners were announced.