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August 22nd in Seal Beach History
A Seal Beach founding father, a Pacific Electric red car, and sabotage! Continue reading
May 27th in Seal Beach History
safe bathing for mankind, especially the women and little children Continue reading
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February 28th in Seal Beach History
Meet Dagmar Schmidt – Seal Beach’s lady constable Continue reading
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Tagged 1950, 1951, American Legion, Anaheim Landing, constable, Dagmar Schmidt, Gary Ordway, Hans Schmidt, Long Beach Earthquake, Main Street, Marge Ordway, Roy Rogers, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Police, Seal Beach PTA, Seal Beach Woman's Club, United Press
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Powerful Photos
The steam plant still casts a long shadow in Seal Beach memories. Continue reading
The Streets Will Crack, The Pipes Will Pop
More Seal Beach photos from after the Long Beach earthquake Continue reading
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Tagged 1933, 2nd Street, 6th Street, DWP, Earthquake, Long Beach Earthquake, Ocean Avenue, Seal Beach, Second Street, Sixth Street
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Outdoor Dining Amidst The Rubble
Earthquake refugees from Long Beach sit down to the dining table. Continue reading
Broken Highways, Gun Clubs and Mud Volcanoes
More earthquake damage from the Long Beach Earthquake Continue reading
Now They’re Just More Bricks in The Wall
Earthquake damage at the Seal Beach Elementary School Continue reading
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