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May 4th in Seal Beach History

Posted on May 4, 2017 by

On this date in 1933, the Seal Beach city council took measures to balance the general fund  by instituting a new work schedule and pay for the city’s water, street, and janitors. The modified schedule cut four weeks down to three weeks. The … Continue reading →

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Powerful Photos

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

Images of The Week Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corp. Steam Plant – 1925 to 1967 Miss me?  It’s been almost three weeks since the last post, and real life is still interfering with my weekly chores here.  With luck, … Continue reading →

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The Streets Will Crack, The Pipes Will Pop

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

Images of The Week Earthquake Aftermath – March 11, 1933 I hope you don’t mind more cracks, debris and structural damage.   I thought I had just one more post of earthquake photographs from 1933, but I’ve found enough material … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Dining Amidst The Rubble

Posted on March 16, 2010 by

Image of The Week Police Station – March, 1933 click on the image for a larger view I still have more earthquake photographs from 1933 to share, but I’m swamped this week.  I’ll do my best to post the rest … Continue reading →

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Broken Highways, Gun Clubs and Mud Volcanoes

Posted on March 10, 2010 by

Bonus Images of The Week Bolsa Chica Gun Club and Mud Volcanoes – March 11, 1933 Today is the 77th anniversary of the Long Beach Earthquake, and I’m tossing up a few more bonus images of earthquake damage. The Bolsa … Continue reading →

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Now They’re Just More Bricks in The Wall

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

Images of The Week Zoeter School – March 11, 1933 Thus far, March has brought Seal Beach tsunami warnings, flooding, destroyed piers, and now earthquakes. 77 years ago this Wednesday, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California at 5:54 P.M., … Continue reading →

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