May 06, 1971
The Gen. Phineas Banning Residence - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: General Phineas Banning, founder of Wilmington and called "the father of Los Angeles Transportation" was general in the local militia during the Civil War. The development of the Los Angeles Harbor Area was in large part due to Banning. The Banning Home was built circa 1865-I864 and was far and away the largest and most impressive structure built in the harbor district. It is interesting to note that the Banning Home was built during the Civil War when labor was scarce. Historical accounts say that Banning would greet ships when they came into port and persuade shipwrights from the many clipper ships to spend their shore leaves working on the construction of his mansion. Date of photo: Feb., 1994 Photographer: Dale Berman
The Gen. Phineas Banning Residence - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: General Phineas Banning, founder of Wilmington and called "the father of Los Angeles Transportation" was general in the local militia during the Civil War. The development of the Los Angeles Harbor Area was in large part due to Banning. The Banning Home was built circa 1865-I864 and was far and away the largest and most impressive structure built in the harbor district. It is interesting to note that the Banning Home was built during the Civil War when labor was scarce. Historical accounts say that Banning would greet ships when they came into port and persuade shipwrights from the many clipper ships to spend their shore leaves working on the construction of his mansion. Date of photo: Feb., 1994 Photographer: Dale Berman
May 06, 1971
Posted Date
Mar 14, 2022
Historical Record Date
May 06, 1971
Source Name
United States Department of Interior - National Park Service
