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September 3rd in Seal Beach History
On this date in 1917, Seal Beach held a fish barbecue and clambake with all the trimming to celebrate Labor Day. Make no mistake, there was music, dancing, bathing, and fireworks. – Michael Dobkins Advertisements
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August 31st in Seal Beach History
On this date in 1972, the Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram reported that President Richard Millhouse Nixon signed legislation to set up a wildlife refuge inside the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. The refuge was described by the White House as … Continue reading
August 25th in Seal Beach History
On this date in 1964, a sixty-year old evangelist preaching the bible in Seal Beach was assaulted by a band of teen-age delinquents. Mark Frank Forsyth of Huntington Beach told police that he had been preaching at 10th Street on … Continue reading
April 19th in Seal Beach History
On this date in 1924, the Santa Ana Register shared an odd little news item under the headline, “Seal Beach Not To Exhibit Seal At Orange Show.” Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy of Seal Beach had rescued and adopted a deserted … Continue reading
Faces in the Crowd
Fridays on The Pier – 1920 The Seal Beach pier has been a favorite subject for photographers throughout its 95 years of history. Every Friday between now and the end of the Seal Beach Founders Celebration, we’ll be posting an … Continue reading
East Side, Before and After
Aerial Seal Beach – 1936 and 1947 We’re doing things a little different in today’s aerial photos. Instead of presenting just one aerial photo, we’d like to highlight the contrast between two similar shots taken eleven years apart. This is … Continue reading
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Tagged 1936, 1947, Anaheim Bay, Anaheim Landing, beach, Ocean Avenue, Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Electric, PCH, Seal Beach
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In Olden Days A Glimpse Of Stocking Was Looked On As Something Shocking…
Anaheim Landing – 1920s click on the image for a larger view There’s not much to say about this image except that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Put this group in modern swim fashions, and … Continue reading
Somber Seal Beach
Aerial Seal Beach – 1920s click on the image for a larger view This photo is listed as being from the twenties, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was actually taken in the early thirties. Except for a few … Continue reading
Tourist Visit
Images of The Week Sea Lion on The Beach – 1950s This week’s image comes to us care of a past Seal Beach resident, Bob Robertson. The photo was taken by Bob’s father, Bill Robertson, owner of the Seal Beach … Continue reading
