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Beach Boys Historic Landmark

Hawthorne, California

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The landmark marks the spot where the Wilson family home once stood, where Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson grew up and began their musical journey.

The dedication ceremony took place on May 20, 2005, with surviving members of the Beach Boys and their family in attendance.

It is officially designated as California Historical Landmark No. 1041, acknowledging the band's significant cultural impact.

The plaque commemorates the band's contribution to music and includes a relief sculpture of the Wilson brothers.

The landmark is located at the intersection of 3701 West 119th Street and Kornblum Avenue, close to the freeway that now runs through the area.

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