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June 16th in Seal Beach History
An explosive lack of tragedy at the Navy’s boom boom room Continue reading
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May 28th in Seal Beach History
On a dark lonely night, isn’t it nice to find a Friendly Nook? Continue reading
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May 23rd in Seal Beach History
J. H. McGaugh caps his educational career with a new modern school for Seal Beach. Continue reading
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Tagged 1954, 1955, Bay Boulevard, Bolsa Avenue, Connie Jo Davis, Donna Browning, J. H. McGaugh Auditorium, J. H. McGaugh Intermediate School, J. H. McGaugh School, J. H. McGaugh School Auditorium, Jerome Hickman McGaugh, McGaugh, Orange County, Orange County history, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Boulevard, Seal Beach Elementary School, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach school, Zoeter School
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May 16th in Seal Beach History
On this date in 1874, the Southern Californian reported that nine steamers had landed at Anaheim Landing so far in May. – Michael Dobkins Have you enjoyed this and other This Date in Seal Beach History posts? If so, please … Continue reading
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May 15th in Seal Beach History
The Kangaroo Men of Main Street hop off into history. Continue reading
February 10th in Seal Beach History
There can only be one Queen of the Seal Beach Youth Center Sweetheart Hop. Continue reading
February 7th in Seal Beach History
The Lakewood Park Corporation buys some acreage in Seal Beach. Continue reading
February 2nd In Seal Beach History
Don’t mess with Luke Purdue, owner of the Motorome Motel. Continue reading
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Seal Beach Images Seal Beach Police Department 1950-1954 It’s been far too long since we’ve posted anything from local historian Stan Berry. One of Stan’s specialties is researching and preserving Seal Beach Police Department heritage, including these four group shots … Continue reading
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Tagged 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Police
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