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Tag Archives: Earthquake

The Streets Will Crack, The Pipes Will Pop

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Michael Dobkins

More Seal Beach photos from after the Long Beach earthquake Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1933, 2nd Street, 6th Street, DWP, Earthquake, Long Beach Earthquake, Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach, Second Street, Sixth Street | Leave a comment

Outdoor Dining Amidst The Rubble

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Michael Dobkins

Earthquake refugees from Long Beach sit down to the dining table. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1933, Earthquake, Long Beach Earthquake, Police Station, pretentious use of the word amidst, Seal Beach | 1 Comment

Broken Highways, Gun Clubs and Mud Volcanoes

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Michael Dobkins

More earthquake damage from the Long Beach Earthquake Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1933, Bolsa Chica Gun Club, Earthquake, Long Beach Earthquake, Mud Volcano, Pacific Coast Highway, PCH, Seal Beach | Leave a comment

Now They’re Just More Bricks in The Wall

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Michael Dobkins

Earthquake damage at the Seal Beach Elementary School Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1933, Earthquake, Jerome Hickman McGaugh, Long Beach Earthquake, McGaugh, Paraphrasing Pink Floyd Shamelessly, Seal Beach, Zoeter, Zoeter Place, Zoeter School | 2 Comments
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