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October 19th in Seal Beach History

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

A look at a gaping hole in Seal Beach history Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1949, James Stevenson, Naval Ammunition and Net Depot, Naval Ammunitions Depot, Naval Weapons Depot, Naval Weapons Station, Orange County, Orange County history, Ralph Wood, San Pedro Boat Works, Seal Beach, Seal Beach breakwater, Seal Beach Fishing, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier, Super Express | 1 Comment

August 15th in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Well, that settles that. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1949, Albert R. Leonard, Anti-Gambling, Emil F. Jacobsen, F. O. Brostrom, Frank Shufelt, Gambling, Mayor Frank Shufelt, Oliver L. Bower, Poker, Richard Steyling, Seal Beach, Seal Beach City Council, Seal Beach City Hall, Seal Beach Civic Improvement Association, Seal Beach History, William Robertson | Leave a comment

July 30th in Seal Beach History

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

This 1916 “mermaid” connects to a more modern Seal Beach athlete. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1916, 1920 Olympics, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1952 Olympics, 1956 Olympics, Aileen Allen, Amateur Athletic Union, diving, Los Angeles Athletic Club, Mack Sennett, Mack Sennett Bathing Beauties, Olympics, Pat Keller, Pat McCormick, pier, scintillators, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier, surf bathing at night | Leave a comment

March 24th in Seal Beach History

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Caught on camera! The mystery woman revealed!
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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 117 8th Street, 1949, Long Beach, Long Beach Transit Mall, Mrs. G. A. Wise, Worthmore Hats, Worthmore Millinery | Leave a comment

Cocktails, Shuffleboard, and Cheesecake

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Michael Dobkins

What do The Beatles, the Memphis Belle, and Clancy’s have in common? Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, Clancy's Saloon, Mamie's, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Pharmacy | Leave a comment

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