Lompoc Landing (site)

 place with historical importance, wharf, interesting place

The Lompoc Land Company was formed and incorporated in August of 1874 for the purpose of purchasing almost 43,000 acres to establish a temperance colony. A land rush ensued with fierce bidding forcing land prices to skyrocket in just one day.

A number of wharves were constructed along the coast during the early days of the colony, serving as shipping points for incoming supplies and outgoing agricultural produce until the turn of the century when the railroad replaced shipping as the primary means of commercial transportation.

After 23 years of service, the landing ceased operation in 1898 when it was partially destroyed by a severe storm. It was never rebuilt, as the arrival of the railroad rendered the landing obsolete. By the late 1800s, the buildings lay abandoned and the site was visited only as a favored swimming spot.

www.lompochistory.org/LompocHistory.html
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