Banning Residence Museum
401 E M St
WilmingtonCA90744
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The Banning Museum was built in 1864 by Phineas Banning the founder of Wilmington, CA. Eleven of the twenty-three rooms of the Greek Revival style residence are carefully restored in Victorian period style and open to the public.
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Unexpectedly interesting place to visit. Great for history lovers, going back to the 1800's. This is the story of LA beyond that of the motion picture industry.
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Unexpectedly interesting place to visit. Great for history lovers, going back to the 1800's. This is the story of LA beyond that of the motion picture industry.
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The North of the Civil War Drum Barracks site sits this restored home of one of the founders of the city, General Phineas Banning. As a state senator, he played an instrumental role in the early development of the future Port of L.A. and in advancing the state of transportation in the area. He left behind this stunning 1864 Greek revival mansion, which is now known as the Banning Museum, that...
