Schipske, Gerrie
Early Long Beach
- ISBN 13:
- 9780738575773
- author:
- Schipske, Gerrie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- ARCADIA PUB (SC)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 165mm X 8mm
- Genre:
- History, Historical Geography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The first 50 years of Long Beach's history are marked by significant events and transformations. Inhabited by the Tongva people before being taken over by the Spanish, the land was later granted to speculators who sold parcels to real estate investors working with the railroads. The city's oceanfront played a crucial role in its development, providing a resort area, a landing strip for early aviators, and a fishing industry. The discovery of oil in 1921 had a profound impact on the city, bringing immense wealth and rapid population growth. By 1938, Long Beach's population had reached 200,000, making it a major contributor to the Southern California war effort. This book explores the city's early history, from its indigenous roots to its transformation into a thriving metropolis. Through this period of significant change, Long Beach's unique blend of natural assets and human activity shaped its development into the city we know today.
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