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Long Beach, like many early established Cities in Southern California is filled with History and there are several agencies that seek to preserve it for generations to come. Here are a few links to assist you in understanding the architectural representation of history in our community.

Long Beach offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and beach city charm. It is the 36th largest city in the United States and seventh-largest in California. Laid out in 1880 by W.E. Willmore as Willmore City, the town was first settled in 1882. It was soon promoted as a seaside resort and was renamed (1888) for its 8.5-mile (13.5-km) beach.