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September 3rd in Seal Beach History

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

How they celebrated Labor Day over a hundred years ago Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1917, beach, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, Labor Day, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History | Leave a comment

August 31st in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

What did Tricky Dick ever do for Seal Beach? Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1972, beach, Naval Weapons Station, Nixon, Richard Millhouse Nixon, Richard Nixon, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge | Leave a comment

August 25th in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Teens thump Bible thumper on the Tenth Street beach Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 10 Street, 1964, beach, juvenile delinquincy, Mark Forsyth, Mark Frank Forsyth, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Crime, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Police, Tenth Street | Leave a comment

August 21st in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

The tragic affair of Barney Weaver and Theresa Forgeron Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1918, 1920, Barney M. Weaver, Barney Weaver, beach, Coroner Winbigler, divorce, J. J. Montell Mortuary, Mabel Thomas, Montell Mortuary, Mrs. Titus, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, suicide, Theresa Marie Forgeron, Willard Forgeron, Willard W. Forgeron | Leave a comment

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 27th in Seal Beach History

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

safe bathing for mankind, especially the women and little children Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1913, 1926, 1933, 209 Main Street, A. E. Walker, A. W. Armstrong, Alamitos Bay, Anaheim Bay, Anaheim landing History, Associated Oil, Bay City, beach, C. O. Wheat, California State Bank, Coast Highway, DWP, Green Pepper, Harry H. Newton, Harry Newton, Hellman Ranch, Huntington Beach High School, I. A. Lothian, Ira E. Patterson, J. P. Transue, J. R. John, Long Beach Earthquake, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corp, Lothian, Main Street, Mrs. E. W. Reed, Mrs. Merle Armstrong, Mrs. Ollie B. Padrick, Ocean Avenue, Ocean Avenue Bridge, Orange County, Orange County history, P. A. Stanton, Pacific Coast Highway, PCH, Philip Stanton, Phillip A. Stanton, power plant, R. E. Dolley, Sea Port Village, Seal Beach, Seal Beach bathhouse, Seal Beach Bridge, Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, Seal Beach church, Seal Beach Elementary School, Seal Beach Grammar School, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Oil, Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach roller coaster, Seals, South Coast Highway, Southern California, Southern California history, Stanton, Steam Plant, W. D. Miller, Zoeter, Zoeter Place, Zoeter School | 2 Comments

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

March 28th in Seal Beach History

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Seal Beach Is Moving Along Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1914, beach, Guy M. Rush, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History | Leave a comment

March 27th in Seal Beach History

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

A fashion debate on what to wear while romping around on the beach. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1917, beach, Luella Rogers, Oral History, Orange County history, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier, Southern California, Southern California history, swimsuit fashion, swimsuits | Leave a comment

March 22nd in Seal Beach History

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Up In San Berdoo After They’ve Seen Seal Beach? Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1914, beach, De Kruif, DeKruif, Henri De Kruif, Main Street, Ocean Avenue, Orange County, Orange County history, Pacific Electric, pavilion, Pavillion, pier, Redlands, Riverside, San Bernardino, Seal Beach, Seal Beach bathhouse, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach Real Estate, Southern California, Southern California history | 1 Comment

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