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October 19th in Seal Beach History

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

A look at a gaping hole in Seal Beach history Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1949, James Stevenson, Naval Ammunition and Net Depot, Naval Ammunitions Depot, Naval Weapons Depot, Naval Weapons Station, Orange County, Orange County history, Ralph Wood, San Pedro Boat Works, Seal Beach, Seal Beach breakwater, Seal Beach Fishing, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier, Super Express | 1 Comment

August 31st in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

What did Tricky Dick ever do for Seal Beach? Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1972, beach, Naval Weapons Station, Nixon, Richard Millhouse Nixon, Richard Nixon, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, Seal Beach Wildlife Refuge | Leave a comment

August 19th in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

A deceptively glamorous moment in Seal Beach city limit signage Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1956, Anaheim Bay, Anaheim Landing, annexation, Bernice Hugn, Bolsa Chica Road, Hal Marron, Marilyn Brechtel, Naval Ammunition and Net Depot, Naval Ammunitions Depot, Naval Weapons Depot, Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Westminster Avenue | Leave a comment

August 10th in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

The scene of the fatal accident Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1944, Captain James Morousek, Charles Irvine, Corona Navy Hospital, Edward Booker, Jack Whittington, James Johnson, James Morousek, Joe Jackman, June Blackman, Lee Howard, Main Street, Naval Ammunitions Depot, Naval Weapons Depot, Naval Weapons Station, Police Chief Lee Howard, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Fishing, Seal Beach Police, Seal Beach Police Chief Lee Howard, Seal Beach Police Sergeant Charles Irvine, Sergeant Charles Irvine, Sergeant Jack Whittington, Sergeant James Johnson, USMC Sergeant James Johnson | 6 Comments

August 5th in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

No nukes on Seal Beach fault! Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1978, Alliance for Survival, Calstate Long Beach, J. H. McGaugh Intermediate School, J. H. McGaugh School, McGaugh, Naval Ammunitions Depot, Naval Weapons Station, nuclear weapons, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Boulevard, Seal Beach History, Southern California Alliance for Survival | Leave a comment

July 29th in Seal Beach History

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

No reservations or streets in front. Bathe and fish in your front yard. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1921, Anaheim Landing, Anaheim landing History, Naval Ammunitions Depot, Naval Weapons Station, R. D. Richards, real estate, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History | 1 Comment

June 16th in Seal Beach History

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

An explosive lack of tragedy at the Navy’s boom boom room Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1954, Boom!, Naval Ammunition and Net Depot, Naval Ammunitions Depot, Naval Weapons Depot, Naval Weapons Station, Navy, Orange County, Orange County history, Ordnance, Seal Beach, Seal Beach explosion, Seal Beach History, Southern California, Southern California history, U.S. Navy | Leave a comment

June 4th in Seal Beach History

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Watering towers loom large in Seal Beach legend. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1937, Bay Boulevard, Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Boulevard, Seal Beach History, water tank, water tower | Leave a comment

May 20th in Seal Beach History

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Where do you think Andy’s Fish Pond was? Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1939, Anaheim Bay, Anaheim Landing, Andy's Fish Pond, Naval Weapons Station, Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History | 2 Comments

March 21st in Seal Beach History

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

The Navy takes over Anaheim Landing Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1944, Anaheim Bay, Anaheim Landing, Anaheim landing History, Glide 'er Inn, Glider Inn, Naval Ammunition and Net Depot, Naval Ammunitions Depot, Naval Weapons Depot, Naval Weapons Station, Navy, Orange County, Orange County history, Pacific Electric, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Southern California, Southern California history, Surfside, U.S. Navy, World War II | 2 Comments

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