1908 Long Beach Pike Panoramic

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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[@debpatriot9557]

The past civilizations' buildings, So cool!

[@oneolddog8809]

Born in Long Beach in 1954 . Got my first tattoo on the pike before boot camp . 👍😎

[@debpatriot9557]

My dad was also born there.

[@longbeachhippy694]

Who ever thought a shopping center was better than the Pike

[@chrishousley2577]

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.

[@reggiepalmer6157]

A much better time in America.❤

[@johnb.carpenter6862]

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]

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. ✌️

[@joegonzales772]

No it's not there anymore it closed in the late 70 s

[@riggedreality420]

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

[@maxasaurus3008]

Didn’t this guy just shoot a judge?

[@frankfitz3421]

Money and greed thought so..

[@JamesSmith-qj9kd]

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