Historic Cemeteries Of Long Beach
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Historic Cemeteries Of Long Beach
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Author : Gerrie Schipske
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2016-09-19
Historic Cemeteries Of Long Beach written by Gerrie Schipske and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-19 with Photography categories.
The stories of those who lived in the city by the sea begin long before the 1878 date on the oldest headstone found in the city. Long Beach was the site of ceremonies, and perhaps the burial grounds, for the Tongva tribe. Many of those who later settled the city are buried in one of the four known cemeteries, Municipal, Sunnyside, Forest Lawn Long Beach, and All Souls. Two of the cemeteries hold the graves of several hundred Union and Confederate Civil War veterans, one Medal of Honor recipient, and a slave who served in the 1st Colored Heavy Artillery Regiment. The histories of the Municipal and Sunnyside Cemeteries include the 1921 discovery of oil, which made national news as descendants of the deceased fought for the oil underneath the graves. The fight resulted in a second Sunnyside Cemetery that later became Forest Lawn Long Beach. The scene of oil derricks surrounding the cemeteries was so surreal that it caught the attention of Ansel Adams, whose photographs of Sunnyside Cemetery are included.
Died In Long Beach
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Author : Claudine Burnett
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2016-06-25
Died In Long Beach written by Claudine Burnett and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-25 with History categories.
Long Beach was one of the many Southern California cities that grew out of the railroad fare wars of the late 1880s. It was built by men and women who toiled to make it the great metropolis it is today. These are the tales of those who died or are buried in Long Beach. Some were illustrious in their time, others just common folk with interesting stories to tell. Politicians, city founders, visitors, influenza victims, Civil War veterans and accident victims are all discussed here, as well as the hospitals, doctors, undertakers and others who cared for the dead and dying. But what makes Long Beachs Sunnyside and Municipal cemeteries different from all others is the question of whether the bodies said to be there still remain. The cemetery wars of the 1920s erupted when oil was discovered on Signal Hill. Oil and other debris ran over the graves and the promised mausoleum that many had already paid for was cast aside in favor of black gold. People were angry, barricading themselves by the cemeteries gates to prevent oil rigs from getting to the mausoleum site. Slant drilling caused headstones and markers to sink into the ground, graves were covered by the run off debris from the oil fields above. Many bodies were moved, their headstones left behind, with haphazard records kept of where the corpses were relocated. It would take a 10 year court case to determine if the dead still had rights. In this book you will learn about the fascinating history of Long Beachs unique cemeteries, the stories of those said to be buried in them, and whether Long Beachs cities of the dead may be haunted by angry souls whose final abode did not allow them to rest in peace.
Forever L A
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Author : Douglas Keister
language : en
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Release Date : 2010-05-01
Forever L A written by Douglas Keister and has been published by Gibbs Smith this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-01 with Travel categories.
Stunning photographs, fascinating text, and easy GPS directions for finding gracious architecture, fabulous artwork, and memorable gravesites of famous Los Angeles “residents.” Award-winning photographer/writer Douglas Keister has authored thirty-six critically acclaimed books on residential architecture as well as those on cemetery exploration. He lives in Chico, California. A simple guide for cemetery lovers.
African Americans In Long Beach And Southern California A History
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Author : Claudine Burnett
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2021-03-09
African Americans In Long Beach And Southern California A History written by Claudine Burnett and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-09 with Education categories.
Racial discrimination and unrest are intertwined with the history of Long Beach and Southern California in Ms. Burnett’s latest book. African Americans in Long Beach and Southern California begins in the 1800s and continues to 1970, reaching into later years to describe what that history has led to today. Ms. Burnett spent over five years researching recently digitized African American newspapers which has allowed her access to the black perspective on issues rarely written about in the white press or by other authors. Personal stories, legislation, Southland history and possible solutions to decades old problems are presented, making for an interesting and informative read. It is a unique work, sure to open the eyes of many.
Los Angeles County Historical Directory
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Author : Janet Irene Atkinson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Los Angeles County Historical Directory written by Janet Irene Atkinson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with History categories.
Long Beach From My Kitchen Window
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Long Beach From My Kitchen Window written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Cooking categories.
Lgbtq Long Beach
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Author : Gerrie Schipske
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2024-04-15
Lgbtq Long Beach written by Gerrie Schipske and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-15 with Social Science categories.
Long Beach, California, founded in the 1880s by conservative, pro-temperance settlers, has been known as "American Colony," "Queen of the Beaches," "Iowa-By-The Sea," "Home of the Pike," and "Paradise for Pansies." This book gives a glimpse of how Long Beach went from making national headlines in 1914 for entrapping 31 gay men as "social vagrants" to receiving a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's "Municipal Equality Index" for issues that contribute to a positive climate for LGBTQA+ people. Over time, Long Beach changed, becoming one of the most diverse cities in California. Voters elected a lesbian to city council in 2006 and a gay mayor in 2014 who they sent to Congress in 2022. Its new main library is named in honor of its hometown lesbian heroine, Billie Jean King. Today, Long Beach has the third largest "Pride Parade and Festival" in California.
Tampa S Historic Cemeteries
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Author : Shelby Jean Roberson Bender
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2013
Tampa S Historic Cemeteries written by Shelby Jean Roberson Bender and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Architecture categories.
Its abundant history is uniquely told with a leisurely stroll through the city's historic cemeteries. Oaklawn Cemetery, Tampa's first public burial ground, was created in 1850 when Tampa had only 500 residents. By the late 1800s, some of Tampa's most prominent citizens were buried in newly formed cultural and social club burial grounds.
A Guide To Historic Places In Los Angeles County
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Author : Judson Grenier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
A Guide To Historic Places In Los Angeles County written by Judson Grenier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with History categories.
History Of Long Beach And Vicinity
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Author : Walter H. Case
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997-07-01
History Of Long Beach And Vicinity written by Walter H. Case and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-07-01 with categories.