No single family has dominated any major region of the country as the Chandlers have dominated Southern California. They did not so much foster the growth of Los Angeles as invent it.
— David Halberstam

Historian David Halberstam, known for his detailed accounts of American history, suggests that the Chandlers had an unparalleled impact, arguably shaping the region more than any other family in the U.S. The Chandlers played a significant role in its growth through real estate, political influence, and media.