Hermosa Historical Society preserves city’s past for its future
[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”2563″ display=”masonry” ngg_triggers_display=”always”] Story by Kevin Cody Photos by Ricardo Reznichek On the occasion of Hermosa’s 100th anniversary, in 1987, Rick Learned decided to research the history of his grandfather, George Learned, founder of Learned Lumber, which the Learned family still owned. Rick Learned discovered his grandfather, who died when Rick was six, was a colorful city councilman who was recalled in 1940, along with three fellow councilmen. According to Hermosa Review newspaper accounts, the recall was triggered by the council’s opposition to allowing the Hermosa pier to be used by boats ferrying customers to offshore gambling ships. Ironically, the paper reported, George Learned was replaced on the council by Roy Seawright, who also opposed use of the pier by the gambling ships. Rick Learned’s interest in his grandfather’s history, expanded to a broader interest in Hermosa history, prompting architect, and then Hermosa Chamber president Jerry Compton to suggest Learned head a chamber historical committee. “There’s a problem with being tall. When people are looking for a leader, they tend to look around the room and pick the tall…
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