1908 Long Beach Pike Panoramic

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Published 2020-10-02

Our staff member and Long Beach resident, Brian Chavez gives an insight into the fascinating history of Long Beach's early Pike through this exciting 1908 panoramic image from our collections. This image is featured in our "Water Changes Everything" Exhibit.

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All Comments (12)

@debpatriot9557 9 months ago

The past civilizations' buildings, So cool!
@oneolddog8809 9 months ago

Born in Long Beach in 1954 . Got my first tattoo on the pike before boot camp . 👍😎
@reggiepalmer6157 9 months ago

A much better time in America.❤
@longbeachhippy694 2 years ago

Who ever thought a shopping center was better than the Pike
@chrishousley2577 9 months ago

My step grandparents worked at the pike. She made sandwiches, he was a portrait sketch artist. By the 1930's they had saved enough money to pay cash for a home and double sized lot next to the Virginia county club in Long Beach.
@johnb.carpenter6862 3 years ago

That’s a great historical photo. There was a lot going on in 1908. I would like to see more histrionic photos. Will there be a LB cemetery tour this year ?
@johnking6252 9 months ago

We used to go to the pike back in the 60's it was kinda like a carnival. Just wondering if it's still there? Anyone? Thx. ✌️
@riggedreality420 10 months ago

Almost looks like the Freemasons had a big hand in this picture, I think I'm seeing several symbols.
@maxasaurus3008 9 months ago

Didn’t this guy just shoot a judge?
@frankfitz3421 9 months ago

Money and greed thought so..
@JamesSmith-qj9kd 10 months ago

And then they industrailized /polluted it . End of story..........