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April 11th in Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1914, the Guy M. Rush Company hosted a special promotional excursion to Seal Beach. A special train left San Bernardino at 8 a.m. with seats reserved for the holders of fifty special $2.35 tickets for the excursion.  … Continue reading →

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March 28th in Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1914, the Guy M. Rush Company ran the following ad announcing to the world that “Seal Beach Is Moving Along” in both the San Bernardino News and The Free Press. The city would incorporate officially as Seal Beach … Continue reading →

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February 16th In Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1914, the Santa Ana Register proclaimed that earlier in the week the Mercer Construction Company had begun strengthening the pier with new pilings and renovating it with “electroliers at short spaces and resting seats.” The Guy … Continue reading →

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January 30th In Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1924, a newly reorganized Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce meet under the direction of president C. J. Smith. The school orchestra opened the meeting with several musical selections. Dr. Everett Reed requested that Mrs. Padrick, city … 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 20th in Seal Beach History

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On this date in 1914, the citizens of Seal Beach agreed by unanimous vote to accept the donation of a $6000 tract of land offered by the Guy M. Rush Company and the Bayside Land Company to be the site … Continue reading →

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January 6th in Seal Beach History

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On This Date in 1915, The classified section of The Santa Ana Register presented this opportunity under For Sale – City Property: Investment — Dandy residence lot at Seal Beach, $500. $50 down, $10 per month.  Guy M. Rush Co., … Continue reading →

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