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July 30th in Seal Beach History

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

This 1916 “mermaid” connects to a more modern Seal Beach athlete. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | 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 | Leave a comment

July 18th in Seal Beach History

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Good news for ladies with paid escorts! Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1948, fish, Fishing, fishing boat, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Fishing, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier | Leave a comment

July 4th in Seal Beach History

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Young Dick Nelson experiences an eventful 4th of July. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1938, Carl J. Nelson, Dick Nelson, July 4th, M.L. Anderson, Mrs. Carl J. Nelson, Mrs. M.L. Anderson, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seal Way | Leave a comment

June 22nd in Seal Beach History

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

The Seal Beach pier gets a visitor. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1916, Fishing, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Fishing, Seal Beach History, whale | Leave a comment

June 6th in Seal Beach History

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

This one has it all: music, dance, sex, marriage, and speeches by officials! Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | 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 | Leave a comment

April 26th in Seal Beach History

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Take Bearcat, Let’s Go, or Moose It to Homer. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1940, Bearcat, Captain Jack Stubbs, Fishing, Homer, Jack Stubbs, Let's Go, live bait, live bait barge, live bait boats, Moose II, Pastime, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach Fishing, Seal Beach History | Leave a comment

April 24th in Seal Beach History

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Who’s putting a thrill in every dance tune at the Jewel City Cafe tonight? Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1920, Frisco Five, Jewel Cafe, Jewel City Cafe, Main Street, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History | Leave a comment

March 27th in Seal Beach History

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

A fashion debate on what to wear while romping around on the beach. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1917, beach, Luella Rogers, Oral History, Orange County history, pier, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier, Southern California, Southern California history, swimsuit fashion, swimsuits | Leave a comment

March 22nd in Seal Beach History

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

How Ya Gonna Keep ‘Em Up In San Berdoo After They’ve Seen Seal Beach? Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | 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 | 1 Comment

March 12th in Seal Beach History

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Peerless portrait of pier and pylons by photographer printed in paper Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged Camera Corner, Los Angeles Times, Orange County, Orange County history, pier, Robert Jakobsen, Seal Beach, Seal Beach church, Seal Beach History, Seal Beach Pier, Southern California, Southern California history | 2 Comments

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