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March 18th in Seal Beach History
Anaheim Landing becomes a landmark Continue reading
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March 14th in Seal Beach History
The story of a boy and his seal Continue reading
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Tagged 1507 Seal Way, 1928, 1932, 1933, Dolphin Avenue, Electric Avenue, Los Angeles Times, Orange County, Orange County history, Pacific Electric, Pacific Electric Red Car, Santa Ana Register, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seal Way, Seals, Seventeenth Street, Southern California, Southern California history
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March 3rd in Seal Beach History
Two Seal Beach policemen and a fire truck Continue reading
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Tagged Anaheim Bay, Anaheim Landing, Anaheim landing History, C.L. Mitchell, Electric Avenue, F.J. Miesson, Kenneth Blackburn, Navy, Orange County, Orange County history, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Fire Department, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Police, Southern California, Southern California history, U.S. Navy
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January 29th In Seal Beach History
Perhaps the most romantic name ever given to a Seal Beach tract. Then again, perhaps not. Continue reading
January 14th In Seal Beach History
We’re dredging up some local history and using it to fill this post. Continue reading
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Tagged Alamitos Bay, Bayside Land Company, Bridgeport, Central Avenue, Central Way, DWP, Electric Avenue, Fifth Street, First Street, Long Beach Peninsula, Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corp, Main Street, Naples, Pacific Electric, Philip Stanton, power plant, Red Car, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Steam Plant
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October 11 in Seal Beach History
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
October 8th in Seal Beach History
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
August 23rd in Seal Beach History
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
August 18th in Seal Beach History
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
June 25th in Seal Beach History
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
