The History of the Baldwin Hills

There is a lot that has happened in the Baldwin Hills. On this page we summarize some of the significant events in Baldwin Hills History, and provide links for additional information on these events.

• 1932 Olympic Athletes Village in the Baldwin Hills - The Baldwin Hills was the site of the first Olympic Village for the modern Olympic games. The village was built for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games, but not much remains of the village.

• Baldwin Hills Dam Collapse - On December 14th, 1963, the Baldwin Hills Dam collapsed killing five and destroying 65 homes. The site of the dam has since been reclaimed for use within the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation area.