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June 6th in Seal Beach History

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

This one has it all: music, dance, sex, marriage, and speeches by officials! Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1924, A. W. Armstrong, beach, Boosters Club, Central Avenue, Doris Greenwald, Elsie McClellan, Glenda Boston Smith, Grunion Dance, grunions, J. A. Armitage, Joy Zone, Long Beach, Long Beach History, Main Street, marshmallows, Miss Sealette Beach, Mr. L. Beach, Mrs. Walter Hilliker, Orange County, Orange County history, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach amusement, Seal Beach Boosters, Seal Beach Boosters Club, Seal Beach dancing, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Main Street, Seal Beach Music, Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach wedding, Southern California, Southern California history, W. E. Mellinger, wedding | Leave a comment

May 17th in Seal Beach History

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Undisturbed by rumor or roar of machinery Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1924, Alamitos Bay, DWP, Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corp, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seals, Steam Plant | 1 Comment

April 19th in Seal Beach History

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

An orphaned seal loses its shot at hanging out with the babes in Anaheim. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1924, beach, Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, Pacific Marina Mammal Center, seal, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, Seal Beach History, stranded sea mammals, Valencia Orange Show | 2 Comments

April 5th in Seal Beach History

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Meet the first Miss Seal Beach Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 148 Seventh Street, 1924, 1926, 1930, 1958, 1959, American Legion, B.C. (Jimmy) Phelan, Barbara Calkins, Ben Jones, Beverly Cole, Bonnie Sharp, Carlin Drake, Carlin King Johnson, Chantal Moschella, Christie Sexton, Coletta Dean, Doug Buell, Dr. Lois J. Swanson, Frank Finch, Glamourama, Harry Rose, Harvey Wagner, Jimmy Phelan, Lois Swanson, Madeline Keller, Mary Jo McKee, Miss Seal Beach, Miss Sunset Beach, Miss United States of 1955, Miss Universe, Norma Barraclough, Orange County, Orange County history, Oscar Meinhardt, Pacific Coast Highway, Paul Calvo, Pauline DeSadeleer, PCH, Richard Hanna, Rozalind Madick, Sally Harper, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier, Seventh Street, Sharon Pearsall, Southern California, Southern California history, state highway, Vickie Larrain | Leave a comment

February 20th In Seal Beach History

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

The steam plant gets a spur. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1924, Alamitos Bay, DWP, First Street, Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corp, Ocean Avenue, power plant, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Steam Plant | Leave a comment

February 15th In Seal Beach History

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Science Restores Use of Legs To Seal Beach Boy! Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1924, Ira Fandrey, Miles Fandrey, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History | Leave a comment

February 13th In Seal Beach History

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Catch up on all the 1924 pre-Valentine’s Day “haps” in town. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1924, chamber of commerce, Clarence J. Smith, Elda Barmes, Henry Gad, J. C. Conway, Ladies’ Aid Society, Miss Humeston, Mrs. C. B. Conner, Mrs. Cargill, Mrs. Clarence J. Smith, Mrs. E. H. Anderson, Mrs. J. C. Conway, Mrs. Quinn, Mrs. W. H. McCord, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, small town life, stolen auto, the Colonial, Thelma Edmunds, W. H. McCord, White House Cafe | 4 Comments

January 31st In Seal Beach History

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Seal Beach regrets war on Pacific seals. The Pacific seals regret nothing. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1924, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seals | 1 Comment

January 30th In Seal Beach History

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Seal Beach backs chamber with vim! Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1924, C. J. Smith, C. M. Conlee, Everett Reed, F. L. Wilson, Guy M. Rush, H.W. Raymer, I. C. Smith, J. C. Putnam, Mrs. Padrick, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, Seal Beach History | Leave a comment

Seal Beach Electric Station – 1924

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Michael Dobkins

Judging by our web traffic stats, the power plant that stood at Ocean Avenue and First Street from 1925 to 1967 has been the most popular of all the Seal Beach history covered in this blog. Our first post on the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1924, DWP, J G Rollow, power plant, Seal Beach, Steam Plant | 5 Comments

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