Long Beach Heritage

Long Beach Heritage is a nonprofit organization dedicated to historic preservation advocacy and education.

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Show your love of #longbeach with a holiday photo at the historic Bembridge carriage house! Safe, no-contact photo sessions 11/7-8, suggested donation $20, limited time slots - book yours now at https://t.co/qJJmtf6x3u #historiclongbeach

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Black lives matter in Long Beach and everywhere.

Long Beach Heritage stands in unity with people of all races—with those whose voices have not been heard—and we commit to the work we must do to support justice and… https://t.co/1TWFcoguEM

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Long Beach was about to enter a period of intense growth when the Raymond House (1918) was constructed on Ocean Boulevard, but few homes as bold as this would be built in Bluff Park, our first designated historic… https://t.co/H2QWsMkJSy

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This gem of downtown Long Beach was built in 1925 as Middough’s Boys and Mens Shop and later became the Insurance Exchange Building. Designed by local architect and engineer Harvey Lochridge, the building is a Long… https://t.co/OnTbxA00Sp

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Long Beach now has eighteen historic districts (and counting), each of which contributes to the city’s shared heritage yet has its own qualities. Long Beach Development Services launched an initiative in 2015 to… https://t.co/8qGRqwXP4N

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From an auto shop-turned-brewpub, to a home once deemed a public nuisance, our 2020 Preservation Award winners reflect the many ways people work every day to keep our city’s unique heritage alive.

This former auto… https://t.co/i83AO9NtIq

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It will be an evening to remember with Ambassador of Americana Charles Phoenix as he hosts the Long Beach Heritage Preservation Awards on March 19 at the Queen Mary! What magic will he bring to Long Beachland?… https://t.co/J0m5J6pAjd

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Upon completion in 1938, this mosaic artwork was the largest ever created for the Works Progress Administration (WPA)

Who can tell us where it was originally located? See our story to find out more Better yet,… https://t.co/edbWZw6Uyf

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We've announced the winners of our 2020 Preservation Awards! From an auto shop-turned-brewpub to a home once deemed a public nuisance, the seven honorees reflect the many ways people work every day to keep our… https://t.co/u5lyPKM7VX

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Tomorrow is the second Saturday of the month and you know what that means —We’ll take you on a guided tour the East Village Arts District! Join us at our new time (3-5pm) to explore the neighborhood, then stay for LB… https://t.co/hxv84RmRRJ

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“Architect to the Stars” might sound glamorous, but Paul R. Williams’ journey to become the first black architect in the AIA had many challenges.

Williams designed several projects in Long Beach, including the now… https://t.co/Nb5sWYsEtq

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We need your help THIS MORNING to protect historic places! Senate Bill 50 (SB 50) proposes statewide legislation that would override local land use policy to allow for the rapid development of multi-family housing.… https://t.co/3KepSGTWE2

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Understanding our past and how it has shaped our city helps us #tellthefullhistory and be more effective advocates for our historic places. Join us on Sunday, Jan 26 for a guided walk of For the Record, an… https://t.co/Qw9iDOHu6c

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Starting this Saturday, we’re moving our monthly East Village Art District Walking Tour to the afternoon. Explore the history and architecture of the neighborhood, then stick around to enjoy the food, music, and art… https://t.co/VRg6WuoUtV

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Tours, treats, and a special performance from jewelboxct today at the historic Bembridge House! There’s also a Victorian craft for kids (or adults!) to make a holiday decoration or gift. Tickets will be available at… https://t.co/IUnXCna0tl

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Construction has begun on the Broadway Block and Acres of Books will be partially demolished as part of the new development.

Bertrand Smith’s Acres of Books was a legacy business that occupied the building located… https://t.co/9BbKa4POka

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Thousands of twinkly lights will be a-glow tonight at the Bembridge House and we’ll be waiting for you with special Friday evening tours, festive refreshments from Willmore Baking Company, and shopping in the garden… https://t.co/h8mRCO1rUp

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Due to weather 🌧 we are postponing tomorrow’s guided walk (Dec 7th) of For the Record! Stay tuned for another opportunity in January to experience the timeline. https://t.co/qCfFFvb04R

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It's back! Our historic district volunteers have been filling the 1906 Bembridge House with the sights, sounds, and smells of the holidays for Victorian Christmas.

Join us Dec. 3-21 to enjoy this year's theme, Oh,… https://t.co/rUzikOojbo

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the official launch of For the Record! Councilman rexrichardson and @next_nonprofit led the group on a guided walk of the interactive timeline and explored Long Beach history… https://t.co/qT7roZ8QEs