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Comment by ThePrimeSpot.com on September 14, 2011 at 12:02am

Hi Maureen, it's been a long time!  Please join the FB group "Friends of Long Beach Community Access" as you have a wealth of info to share!

Comment by JulsnMatt1028 on August 1, 2011 at 8:38pm

Thanks Maurenn - I was able to read the N.LB Anthology book and really enjoyed that!

Comment by Maureen on August 1, 2011 at 1:29pm

Regarding books, I would go to the Historical Society to see their collection of books for sale. They have some lovely personal accounts of many LB neighborhoods, including NLB. The Main Library also has a great collection of books. There really isn't a complete "history" of Long Beach, so you'll have to piece it together by perusing the LBPL and the HSLB and other resources.

Comment by The Man on August 1, 2011 at 10:05am

@Alex go check out Historical Society of Long Beach. It's in Bixby Knolls. they have some cool stuff set up.

Comment by JulsnMatt1028 on August 1, 2011 at 10:02am

What an awesome group to nerd out on. I love learning about the history of LB. Do you recommend any good books to get started? I'm going to come back here and start some discussion topics too...

Comment by Maureen on August 1, 2011 at 8:34am

With 17 Historic Districts, it's hard to know where to begin in Long Beach. I would start with the Dowtown Walking Tour offered by Long Beach Heritage on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Check the website to make a reservation. The Historical Society of Long Beach has an excellent exhibit up called "Rebuilding for the Future" which covers the WPA / New Deal projects done in Long Beach during the 1930s. Amazing photos. Don't forget both the Ranchos. Just about any bar or restaurant downtown is in an historic building: Congregation Ale House, The Madison, L'Opera, Sky Room... Good luck!

Comment by alex D. on July 30, 2011 at 5:46pm

whats a good place to go visit some of long beach's historic establishments...?

Comment by Maureen on May 8, 2009 at 9:37am

Upcoming events:
Rancho Los Alamitos Garden Open House - June 6
Great Homes of Long Beach Tour - June 7
Historic District Meeting - June 13