Terminal Island still exists today. Located across from San Pedro via the Vincent Thomas Bridge, there are no longer any homes as the village was razed after the start of World War II. The last cannery closed its doors in 2001 and today the most active areas include container processing and a Federal Penitentiary. The Terminal Island Memorial Monument is located adjacent to the Los Angeles Fire Department boathouse and is open to the public. The monument includes a Tori, reminiscent of the distinctive entrance to the Shinto Shrine which was once part of the Terminal Island Village. |