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Auditorium
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National Register of Historic Places

Auditorium

Also known as Assembly Hall

Torrance’s first place on the National RegisterListed Oct 13, 1983; only 1,111 of California’s 2,865 listings are older
PWA ModerneListed 1983Torrance
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Auditorium

Auditorium, at 2200 W. Carson, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 13, 1983: the first place in Torrance to be listed. Only 1,111 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its town planning, education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as PWA Moderne, as it does for 1 other California listings. It was listed as part of Torrance High School Campus TR. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isEvent venue in Torrance, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 7 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes

2200 W. Carson, Torrance · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

DirectionsWalk the tour in Google Maps
  1. 1AuditoriumStart here
  2. 2Main BuildingMediterranean · next door
  3. 3Home Economics BuildingMediterranean · next door
  4. 4Torrance SchoolItalian Renaissance · 0.3 mi on
Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BFern Avenue SchoolSpanish Colonial Revival0.7 miStPacific Electric Railroad BridgeDeck-Arch Bridge · Built 19130.7 mi

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Questions about Auditorium

Is Auditorium on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 13, 1983 (Register number 83003499).

Is Auditorium a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ralph J. Scott, 6.6 miles away.

Can you visit Auditorium?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Auditorium?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123857400 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.