Long Beach Heritage

AIA Long Beach/South Bay will be hosting a free event in celebration of Black History Month. Let us celebrate the amazing Architecture of Roy Sealey in Long Beach. The link is listed below for attendees to register. Please do not miss out on this event. https://aialb-sb.org//black-history-month-architecture-of/

The Petroleum Club will be soon opening up and boy are we excited that this Gem was saved and the community can celebrate that this history will carry on.

Let us not only celebrate Black History Month in February but every day of the year!

COVID-19 the damage this virus has done to so many businesses is heartbreaking Jimmy DeBois, who owns Thirsty Isle, one of Long Beach’s oldest bars, has resorted to selling off pieces of the historic Lakewood Village tavern, from neon lights to beer mirrors in an effort to pay his monthly $5,000 rent.

We know this Holiday Season was a year we all have never experienced before. The holidays usually brings us all closer together as we socialize and share love with our loved ones. Although we were encouraged to practice Social Distancing know that Long Beach Heritage sends you much love and wishes for you and your family to stay safe. We will continue to find ways to stay active and hold events that keep our members safe. ... Happy Holidays!!

Premieres tomorrow (Sunday)!

Here's the perfect holiday soundtrack: an online musical program from First Congregational Church of Long Beach, United Church of Christ that supports the building's restoration! For just $10, enjoy the CSULB Winterfest ensembles, First Congregational Church Choir with a beautiful new Christmas Cantata, the delightful bell choir Pacific Bells, and more. You'll also see the big reveal of the sanctuary's newly refurbished East Facade Rose Window! You can see the premiere at 4 pm on Sunday, December 20, or stream it any time through January 6. Buy your tickets now at https://3rdandcedar.com/concert

Haven't you baked enough this year? Let Willmore Baking Company do some for you! Order your holiday cookies by the end of today (Wednesday) - all proceeds benefit our year-round efforts to celebrate and safeguard historic places in Long Beach. Safe and happy holidays! https://www.lbheritage.org/holiday-cookie-sale/

Congratulations to Dan Pressburg as he will be named for North Long Beach Parklet!! His continued support and love to North Long Beach. He is a wealth of information and he is so willing to share. The most gracious man that is not afraid to be heard. Truly we are blessed for his passion for history and historical preservation. Congratulations dear friend this is well deserved!! https://lbpost.com//north-long-beach-parklet-named-for-act

Our very own Heritage Holiday "Cruise By" Lights Tour has been featured by KCET! Be sure to check it out and see Historic Bembridge House decked out in all the beautiful lights! https://www.kcet.org//six-socal-holiday-lights-drive-thrus

Long Beach Heritage is so thankful for your constant dedication to the organization and to historical preservation. Happy Thanksgiving!

"THE BEST OF LONG" awards are taking place and The Bembridge House is up for nomination as Best Museum. We would love your support in voting this year for The Bembridge House THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!! Voting for Absolute Best of Long Beach 2020 is NOW OPEN on the LB Living App! Follow link: https://tinyurl.com/y34vc67p

It is beginning to look alot like the Holidays!! Long Beach Heritage will not be holding our Victoria Christmas Tours for this first time in years, however we will continue to celebrate and spread cheer as this year has been very challenging for us all. So let us celebrate in a different manner and practice social distancing but it does not mean you can not drive by to see a beautiful home and neighborhood all dressed up to celebrate the holidays. We are in this together and we will rise together. Thank you to these amazing humans that took on the task to decorate the Bemridge House.

Share your love of historic Long Beach with a holiday photo in front of the Bembridge carriage house! Our friendly elves will take safe, no-contact portraits on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8. We'll have decorative accents for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali. Suggested donation $20. Time slots are limited, so book yours now! https://calendly.com//holiday-photos-at-historic-bembridge

Long Beach Property Owners seek to add hundreds of accessory dwelling units.

Let us encourage each other to "Exercise Our Right to Vote" Everyone's Voice Matters.

Long Beach Heritage Preservation Awards Ceremony will be part of Architecture Week. Hope to see you all there.

As originally planned, we are thrilled to have as our host the Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix! In addition to award presentations and video vignettes of each winner, this festive event will include: Music by the Jazz Angels, Long Beach’s best student musicians... Cocktail demos from Long Beach Playhouse and Legends, two of the city’s beloved legacy businesses Charles on his favorite retro spots in Long Beach An after-party for virtual networking The event will kick off this year’s Long Beach Architecture Week, which will also be virtual. As an extra thank-you for your support, guests will also receive free admission to all virtual events for 2020 Long Beach Architecture Week! Congratulations to This Year’s Honorees! https://www.lbheritage.org/2020-preservation-award-winners/

For Full Article Please click on Title below. Led by a redesign from Long Beach firm Studio One Eleven, a building created by mid-mod master Edward Killingsworth in Downtown Long Beach will be lifted from condemnation and reused in order to once again serve as a homeless service center.

Virtual Tour of the Beautiful Historical Houghton Park in Up Town Long Beach. For more information in regards to programs go to LBParks.org

2020 Long Beach Heritage Annual meeting. Thank you to Councilmember Rex Richardson and Dan Pressburg for being our guests. Your continued support for Historical Presentation to the city of Long Beach and collaboration with Long Beach Heritage has been deeply appreciated. We are an organization that will continue to work hard at making sure everyone is included and will continue to focus on making sure our communities will always be part of our conversations.... Welcome to our New Board Members and welcome back to those who will continue to support Long Beach Heritage.

See You All Tomorrow at 3:00 pm!! 2020 General Meeting. We are excited Council-member Rex Richardson will kick off our Annual Meeting. Hear more information regarding beautiful Houghton Park ! Dan Pressburg the President of Deforest Park Neighborhood Association is our special guest. He has been an advocate for Historical Preservation and his home was the first home in North Long Beach to be designated a beautiful Historical Landmark. http://www.longbeach.gov//preservatio...n/historic-landmarks2/ Hear from our President of Long Beach Heritage Cheryl Perry as she will update you in regards to the Preservation Awards and up coming events. Everyone is welcomed to attend and we will be live on facebook. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3625883063

Saturday, July 18th you are invited to attend Long Beach Heritage Virtual Annual Meeting all are welcomed. We thank our Special Guest Speaker Dan Pressburg. Long Beach Heritage Members will be voting for the 2020/2021 Board of directors. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Meet the Black Architects Who Shaped Long Beach’s History https://lbpost.com/longb/the-black-architects-of-long-beach

"Share the Love Spread the Joy on this Independence Day. Happy 4th of July!

On June 23 the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors will vote on the plan seeking approval for nearly wholesale demolition and redevelopment of Rancho Los Amigos. This will destroy a nationally-significant historic district. Attend this virtual event on Friday 6/19 and click to learn how you can help! https://www.laconservancy.org/issues/rancho-los-amigos

Black lives matter in Long Beach and everywhere. Long Beach Heritage stands in unity with people of all raceswith those whose voices have not been heardand we commit to the work we must do to support justice and equality. We know this work will be challenging, constant, and everlasting. The field of preservation has always lacked diversity, and our organization is no exception. ... The small steps we’ve taken haven’t been enough, and we will seek more guidance and collaboration from the community. At the very least, the city’s designated landmarks must reflect the full breadth of our cultural heritage. Places where history has been made help us connect with generations who fought for the freedoms that continue to elude people of color. These places allow us to strengthen our communities by understanding their storiesin all respects. We know that racial justice requires far more than recognizing historic places. But as a start, we’ll be highlighting these places in the days ahead to see how we can learn from them. Together, let’s dive into our complicated history and build a more inclusive story of, with, and for the community. We will do the hard work of making real change, as part of a transformation long overdue. Pictured: Long Beach Masonic Temple (1903, Henry Starbuck) at 230 Pine Avenue, with artists working on a mural depicting love and peace among all races. Photo by Louise Ivers.

Our walking tours and events may be on hold, but there are still ways to explore historic Long Beach from the comfort of your home! Take a self-guided stroll through downtown with the TourLBC app Enjoy a virtual visit to Rancho Los Cerritos ... Explore The Queen Mary's You Tube channel (including educational videos for K-12) Watch a brief history of the Long Beach Pike with Huell Howser and so much more! Check out our latest e-news for links to these resources and sign up for our mailing list to receive updates to future tours and events.