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August 26th in Seal Beach History

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

Hal Ross launches a “Derby Show” Between Hathaway Dr. & Coast Hwy Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1930, 1931, 1937, 1937 Derby Show, Alamitos Bay, Bay City Center, Bolsa Avenue, Coast Highway, Derby Show, Derby Walkathon, Hal J. Ross, Hal J. Ross Enterprises, Hal Ross, Hathaway Avenue, Hathaway cut-off, Marina Drive, Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Walkathon | Leave a comment

February 6th In Seal Beach History

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Michael Dobkins

The Seal Beach city council considers many things. Continue reading →

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Posted in Seal Beach History | Tagged 1937, Alamitos Bay, B. B. Brown, California Refining Company, Derby Walkathon, DWP, F. B. Cole Refining, Fifth Street, First Street, Joy Zone, Los Angeles Gas and Electric Corp, Ocean Avenue, Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Electric, PCH, power plant, san gabriel river, Seal Beach, Seal Beach History, Steam Plant, Twelfth Street, Victor Hayes, Victor W. Hayes, Walkathon | Leave a comment
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