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Torrance, California

Located in Los Angeles County, California, Torrance was established in 1911. Both Toyota and Honda had their U.S. headquarters in Torrance at the same time. Torrance was a planned industrial city from its founding in 1911.
Founded 1911 | Population 136,144 | Peak 136,144 (2024) | County Los Angeles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Torrance, California

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1911 Jared Sidney Torrance Founds City: Planned industrial city in South Bay.
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1923 Oil Refinery Era: Multiple refineries establish along the coast.
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1962 Toyota USA HQ: Toyota establishes U.S. headquarters in Torrance.
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1980 Honda USA HQ: American Honda Motor headquarters in Torrance.
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2014 Toyota Moves HQ to Texas: Toyota relocates to Plano, TX; major economic loss.
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2023 Honda Remains: Honda North America keeps major presence.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1911 Business
Jared Sidney Torrance Founds City
1923 Industry
Oil Refinery Era
1962 Business
Toyota USA HQ
1980 Business
Honda USA HQ
2014 Business
Toyota Moves HQ to Texas
2023 Business
Honda Remains

Did You Know?

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Both Toyota and Honda had their U.S. headquarters in Torrance at the same time.
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Torrance was a planned industrial city from its founding in 1911.
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The Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance is one of the largest malls in the U.S.
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Torrance is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Torrance has a population of approximately 136,144.

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