Torrance California FamilySearch Center



Torrance Family History Center has been serving the community for the past 25 years. We have a group of dedicated and knowledgeable Family History Consultants who can help with any research problem you may have.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location


 * Address: 22605 Kent Ave. Torrance, Ca 90505
 * Cross street is Sepulvada Blvd - building is at the end of the street on the right.
 * Map

Phone: 310-791-6256

Open Hours:


 *        Monday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
 *        Thursday, 9:30 am  -8:30 pm
 *        Saturday, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Holiday Schedule


 * Closed for major holidays

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog:  This center is able to receive any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog for viewing by patrons.  Patrons may order films for delivery to the Family History Center online at www.familysearch.org/films.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * Computers: Internet accesable
 * Microfilm and Fiche Readers: - can create digital image 

Staff Research Specialties

 * British Isles - French Canada - Native American
 * Search techniques for the Census

=Links

 * California Digital Newspaper Collection -CDNC.ucr.edu
 * Torrance Herald or Torrance Press Historical Newpaper Archive, Accessed through Torrance Public Library

Resources in the Local Area
= South Bay Cities Genealogy Society  =

Volunteer at the Center
We welcome anyone who is willing to serve.