Historic Huntington Beach

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Grunion run time!

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ABOVE: The mythical grunion run at Huntington Beach, circa 1940.  Visitors often think we're pulling their leg, along the lines ...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013

It's historic! Main Street Library and Triangle Park listed on National Register

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   We're 104-years-old and getting older everyday.  And now, one of our treasured local landmarks has been recognized for its con...
Saturday, April 27, 2013

A clean sweep: the broom factories

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In a "housewives' ma nual ," the San Fran cisco Call advised  sweep ing carpets with "plenty of salt in the fight...
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Thursday, April 11, 2013

A little humor from the founding fathers

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An unpaved Third Street, circa 1905, with horse and buggy teams up the street and a formidable housewife watching the photographer.  (Phot...
Saturday, April 6, 2013

Hidden History: Huntington Beach's "Old Civic Center" and Memorial Hall

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ABOVE: American eagles, the California State Seal and an early Huntington Beach seal, were saved from demolition at the City's Old Civ...
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