This Date in Seal Beach History
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January 31st In Seal Beach History
Seal Beach regrets war on Pacific seals. The Pacific seals regret nothing. Continue reading
January 30th In Seal Beach History
Seal Beach backs chamber with vim! Continue reading
January 29th In Seal Beach History
Perhaps the most romantic name ever given to a Seal Beach tract. Then again, perhaps not. Continue reading
January 28th In Seal Beach History
The Anaheim Bay post of the American Legion prepares to give. Continue reading
January 27th In Seal Beach History
John Doyle, former Seal Beach mayor, alleged bootlegger, and cusser of women faces justice. Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Doyle, Alice M. Doyle, bootlegging, City Marshal Jack Arnold, City Recorder William MorrisonJustice of the Peace William Morrison, Dolphin Avenue, Elsie McClellan, Jack Arnold, John Doyle, John J. Doyle, Prohibition, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Volstead Act, William Morrison
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January 26th In Seal Beach History
Twenty to forty percent off already low 1964 prices! Continue reading
January 25th In Seal Beach History
Another prominent citizen leaves town for good. Continue reading
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Tagged 1923, E. D. Shockley, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Post and Wave
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January 24th In Seal Beach History
The perfect gift for the man or woman who never got a toy fire truck when they were a kid. Continue reading
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Tagged 1947, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Fire Department, Seal Beach History
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January 23rd In Seal Beach History
It’s 1970. What do you say to treating ourselves to some homemade bread and pies at the Seal Beach Smörgåsbord? Continue reading
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Tagged 1970, Main Street, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Swedish Smörgåsbord
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January 22nd In Seal Beach History
Where do you head when your fishing boat catches fire? Continue reading
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Tagged 1925, fishing boat, Huntington Beach, San Pedro, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, steamers
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