From agriculture, to airplanes – to the moon.
The city of Downey plays a significant role in the history of humankind. We exist to preserve and share its story with our community, and the world.
This website is currently under construction.
Caption on back of photo – Captain Reufis(?)(left), Ed Mather (middle), Dr. O.J. Rowley (right). Downey Avenue, east side of street between Firestone & 2nd Street (About 1900)
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The Downey Historical Society depends on supporters like you to continue our mission of preserving and archiving Downey’s history.
The Downey Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and contributions are tax-deductible for income, gift, and estate taxes. Our EIN is 23-7036875.
Southern California
Disneyland
Then and Now
In 1957, Robert Custance was capturing Southern California history with an 8mm camera. This mini-documentary by Roger Miller explores the then-and-now of Disneyland, Downey, Pico Rivera and beyond.
Please join us for a look at growing up in Downey, THEN and NOW.