This Date in Seal Beach History
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July 30th in Seal Beach History
This 1916 “mermaid” connects to a more modern Seal Beach athlete. Continue reading
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Tagged 1916, 1920 Olympics, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1952 Olympics, 1956 Olympics, Aileen Allen, Amateur Athletic Union, diving, Los Angeles Athletic Club, Mack Sennett, Mack Sennett Bathing Beauties, Olympics, Pat Keller, Pat McCormick, pier, scintillators, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier, surf bathing at night
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July 18th in Seal Beach History
Good news for ladies with paid escorts! Continue reading
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Tagged 1948, fish, Fishing, fishing boat, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Fishing, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier
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July 4th in Seal Beach History
Young Dick Nelson experiences an eventful 4th of July. Continue reading
June 22nd in Seal Beach History
The Seal Beach pier gets a visitor. Continue reading
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Tagged 1916, Fishing, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Fishing, Seal Beach History, whale
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June 6th in Seal Beach History
This one has it all: music, dance, sex, marriage, and speeches by officials! Continue reading
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Tagged 1924, A. W. Armstrong, beach, Boosters Club, Central Avenue, Doris Greenwald, Elsie McClellan, Glenda Boston Smith, Grunion Dance, grunions, J. A. Armitage, Joy Zone, Long Beach, Long Beach History, Main Street, marshmallows, Miss Sealette Beach, Mr. L. Beach, Mrs. Walter Hilliker, Orange County, Orange County history, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach amusement, Seal Beach Boosters, Seal Beach Boosters Club, Seal Beach dancing, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Main Street, Seal Beach Music, Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach wedding, Southern California, Southern California history, W. E. Mellinger, wedding
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April 24th in Seal Beach History
Who’s putting a thrill in every dance tune at the Jewel City Cafe tonight? Continue reading
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Tagged 1920, Frisco Five, Jewel Cafe, Jewel City Cafe, Main Street, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History
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March 27th in Seal Beach History
A fashion debate on what to wear while romping around on the beach. Continue reading
March 22nd in Seal Beach History
How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Up In San Berdoo After They’ve Seen Seal Beach? Continue reading
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Tagged 1914, beach, De Kruif, DeKruif, Henri De Kruif, Main Street, Ocean Avenue, Orange County, Orange County history, Pacific Electric, pavilion, Pavillion, pier, Redlands, Riverside, San Bernardino, Seal Beach, Seal Beach bathhouse, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier, Seal Beach Real Estate, Southern California, Southern California history
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March 12th in Seal Beach History
Peerless portrait of pier and pylons by photographer printed in paper Continue reading
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