San Pedro in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Timms' Point and Landing
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 25, 2010
1. Timms' Point and Landing Marker
In 1852 German immigrant Augustus W. Timms obtained Sepulveda's Landing on the mudflats near here. He built a wharf, added a warehouse, corral and other facilities to service shipping and running of stages to Los Angeles. Timms was a pioneer in the development of the harbor and for over fifty years this area was known as Timms Point.
Erected 1993 by State Department of Parks and Recreation; San Pedro Bay Historical Society; and the Port of Los Angeles. (Marker Number 384.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 33° 43.701′ N, 118° 16.519′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in San Pedro. It is at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Signal Place, on the left when traveling south on Harbor Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Pedro CA 90731, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dedicated to All Mariners (approx. 0.3 miles away); Muller House (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Regarding Timms' Point and Landing. This is California Historical Landmark No. 384, designated in 1944, and Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 171, designated in 1977.
Also see . . . Angels Walk L.A. Self-guided walking tour of historic San Pedro. (Submitted on February 15, 2026.)
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 25, 2010
2. Timms' Point and Landing Marker
Photographed by Michael Kindig, September 25, 2010
3. Site of Timms' Point and Landing
California State Library
4. Timms' Landing
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 5, 2020
5. Municipal Warehouse No. 1
Located ½-mile south of the marker, built in 1917, added to National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,356 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on October 30, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
