Stories from local newspapers the long beach press telegram, the press, the press telegram, and several weekly newspapers are indexed in the long beach public library history index, along with selected magazine articles, pamphlets, and documents. Uss long beach was laid down as cgn 9, 2 december 1957 by bethlehem steel co. Long beach is home to magnificent beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see. The site became part of rancho nietos 1784, a spanish land grant later divided. How the people of long beach built, defended, and profited. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. The following is a timeline of the history of the city of long beach, california, usa. Historical society of long beachs gallery and research center are closed to the public until social. Uss long beach was commissioned without any guns aboard. Guide to the golden state, american guide series, new york.
The va long beach healthcare system is one of the most diversified tertiary health care providers in the department of veterans affairs. Book club groups in long beach heres a look at some book club groups near long beach. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. The index is best searched by keywords, for example bixby family or cyclone racer. The california state university, long beach, one of the largest universities in california by enrollment, is located in the city. All long beach public library locations are currently closed until further notice in response to coronavirus covid19.
Long beach marina pacifica mall 6326 east pacific coast hwy long beach, ca 90803 5624312253 store hours. Kennedy visited the ship and it is said that he ordered the long beach to be equipped with the two 5inch guns that were installed aboard the ship later that year. A charter city, long beach is the 7th most populous city in california. The increasing popularity of air travel helped signal the end of an era for the queen mary. In 2009, we started to digitize and share these local history treasures with the launch of the online lbpl digital archive.
Historical society of long beach where history lives. A long beach native and resident, tim grobaty has been a reporter and columnist for the long beach presstelegram for more than 30 years. Federal writers project 1939, long beach, california. Browse our selection of over 401 hotels in long beach ca. California and the fruits of eden by douglas cazaux sackman.
Queen mary story thequeen mary legendary queen mary ship. This video slideshow presentation is the result of my research on the history of a few of the vintage residential buildings in and around my neighbourhood in long beach, california. Were looking for teen poets who want to use their poetry to make a difference in the community. First inhabited by the tongva people, the land was taken away by the spanish, then granted to friends of the king, who in turn sold parcels to real estate speculators working. Long beach, california meet your next favorite book.
Between n viking way and montair avee greenmeadow rdneighborhoods. Crowds came from all parts of the country to enjoy the beautiful beaches and bath house and pool. See more ideas about long beach, long beach california and beach. Uss long beach was authorized as uss brooklyn but the name was changed shortly afterwards. In 1542 spanish explorer juan rodriguez cabrillo anchored off the. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Once read books in long beach once read books 5422 e. On october 31, 1967, the queen mary departed on her final cruise, arriving in long beach, california, on december 9, 1967. The unexpected metropolis california architecture and architects california architecture. A history through its architecture historical society of. Metropolitan water district of southern california. Lbpls literacy tutoring program for english speaking adults is currently accepting applications for volunteer tutors. Reserve a room aboard the queen mary hotel in long beach california.
Long beach public library history claudine burnett books. For the safety of our communities and booksellers, this location is temporarily closed. It is thought that this california area was once inhabited by the shoshoni indians in 1784, the first white settler, manuel nieto, made his way along the california coast after receiving a land grant. From fine dining to casual restaurants and snacks, the queen mary has something for all appetites. Discover the ghostly side of one of americas finest cities haunted houses, phantom airplanes and ghosts of the queen mary come alive in these true stories of eerie happenings in long beach, california. Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outofprint books on the internet. Any titles shown in this list are available for immediate checkout.
The pike, in long beach since 1902, had its beginning as a beach and bath house resort. Few other cities can boast of the natural assets, the people, and the events that shaped the first 50 years of their history, as can the city of long beach, california. Throughout the 128page visual tour, whites compiled an impressive photo essay providing glimpses and insights into the evolution of americas secondlargest seaport. Jan 23, 2016 explore pamelataylor769s board old long beach, calif. These high demand titles are available on a firstcome, firstserved basis with no holds or renewals. His awards include best columnist in the western states and the best in the west in 2009. Once built, this 35story residential tower will be the tallest in long beach for a while, at least. Day sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday. Find groups in long beach, california about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Acres of books was the largest and oldest familyowned secondhand bookstore in california, claiming to have in stock over one million books. In 1959 smith gave to the people of long beach a collection of rare books, some dating back to the 15th century. May 07, 2012 this video slideshow presentation is the result of my research on the history of a few of the vintage residential buildings in and around my neighbourhood in long beach, california.
By 1965 the entire cunard fleet was operating at a loss and they decided to retire and sell the legendary queen mary. The freedom writers diary, drawn together, a king of infinite space, cooking for ghosts, my favorite uncle. Visit all the famous landmarks nearby and snap a few pictures for the scrapbook. It is based on extensive archival research by the author, retired california state university. Long beach pike, long beach california, california dreamin, california history, vintage california, hotels and resorts, best hotels, luxury hotels, book a. As described in my book strange sea tales along the southern california coast, the whale was venerated, a sacred symbol for long beach.
Dont miss out on all the exciting festivals, shows, exhibits, concerts and more. Queen mary stay aboard the queen mary hotel in long. We provide a comprehensive array of inpatient, outpatient, and extended care programs. It is the 39th most populous city in the united states with a population of 462,257 in 2010.
Queen mary story thequeen mary legendary queen mary. He is a recipient of the long beach heritage award and is an inductee into the long beach city college hall of fame. Craig hosmer, wife of congressman hosmer of california. We are checking emails and telephone messages, and fulfilling photo and book orders. When you book a room at one of the historical hotels in long beach, youll experience the past come alive. Find books ebooks long beach and local history research.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Long beach white pages long beach phone directory lookup. The pike in long beach, california, from 1902 to 1979,the. Long beach white pages phone books in california ca. Gathered from historical files and personal experiences, these tales are sure to entertain both visitors and. Be sure to ask the hotel staff about visits from historical figures and then head back to relax in your hotel room after a long day of sightseeing tours and. The 315apartment shoreline gateway tower will rise. The long beach history collection at the main library originally contained articles, photographs, and artifacts that could only be viewed in person. You have only 7 days to get through them so get reading. Oct 31, 2011 few other cities can boast of the natural assets, the people, and the events that shaped the first 50 years of their history, as can the city of long beach, california. Historical society of long beach, long beach, california. Mar 17, 2011 the history of long beach pike duration. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Early long beach by gerrie schipske arcadia publishing books.
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