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October 11 in Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1948, the Long Beach Independent ran a human interest story under the attention-grabbing headline of “Free Blood Keeps Her Alive.” The story was about 52 year-old Seal Beach widow Mrs. Arilla Phillips of 1305 Electric Avenue. … Continue reading →

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October 8th in Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1961, International Gifts ran an ad in the Long Beach Independent Press Telegram announcing their new location next to Brock’s Drugstore. That week’s specials were Swedish candlesticks, basketware, imported glassware sets, hats, and bags and international … Continue reading →

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August 23rd in Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1934, silent film actress Ruth Clifford filed for divorce from her husband, restaurant and real estate investor, James A. Cornelius, after ten years of marriage. Clifford wanted custody of their four-year old son and temporary alimony … Continue reading →

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August 18th in Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1957, The Los Angeles Times did a short profile on the recently completed renovations of the Girl Scout club house at 257 Seventh Street. The project was launched with a presentation at J. H. McGaugh School … Continue reading →

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June 25th in Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1977, The Anglers Tackle Box on Electric Avenue hosted an all-day fishing clinic, featuring Leonard “Straggler” Lussier, noted Baja and Southern California saltwater fishing authority, a movie, prizes, discounts, experts and much more! – Michael Dobkins

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May 29th in Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1966, the Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram announced that North Sails of Newport Bay was now North Sails of Alamitos Bay. The change was commemorated with a move into a brand new blue and white building at 913 … Continue reading →

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January 29th In Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1914, a deed was recorded transferring 13.85 acres owned by Isaac W. Hellman to Guy M. Rush. The property joined Seal Beach (formerly Bay City) on the East (just past 14th Street) and stood between the … Continue reading →

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January 14th In Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1924, the Santa Ana Register reported that the Bayside Land Company had applied to the War Department for permission to dredge in Alamitos Bay and to use the dredged material as landfill for the tract of … Continue reading →

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Stan Berry at The Red Car Museum – 8/25/2012

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Some of our most popular posts have featured historical photographs of Seal Beach police officers. These have come to us through the generosity of Stan Berry, a local expert on the Seal Beach Police Department and The Seal Beach Fire … Continue reading →

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