On Saturday, March 13, the Historical Society of Long Beach will present four stories of women at work in the 1940s, told through the voices of women who worked in the Long Beach area’s aircraft factories during World War II. Each of the women’s stories is unique– some older, some younger, some married, some single, [...]
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Historical Society to share WWII stories of LB’s Rosies
March 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Community, History
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LB Draft Historic Preservation Element available for public review
March 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Community, History, News
The city of Long Beach has released its first Draft Historic Preservation Element for public review. The Draft Historic Preservation Element of the Long Beach General Plan provides a vision for future historic preservation efforts in the community, and outlines the actions that will be taken to achieve that vision. The Cultural Heritage Commission will [...]
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Luncheon focuses on African American accomplishments and challenges
March 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Black History Month, History, Remembrance
By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
The history and accomplishments of African Americans should inspire every nation and group to work harder to make the world a better place, according to 6th District Councilman Dee Andrews. As one of the featured speakers at the Black History Month Luncheon, he exhorted audience members to not make the mistake of [...]
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League of Women Voters observing its 90th year
March 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Education, History, News, Politics
The League of Women Voters is celebrating its 90th birthday in 2010. Known widely for its voter education efforts, this non-partisan government watchdog group has been an institution in the Long Beach area for decades.
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New mural depicts 100 years of North LB history
January 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Art, Community, History
By Nick Diamantides
Staff Writer
One hundred years ago, the area now known as North Long Beach mostly comprised small family farms, but change was in the wind. By then, this coastal city that would be nicknamed “Iowa by the Sea” was already drawing hundreds of families from other states– including Iowa– who wanted to escape the [...]
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