Author Archives: gknatz

In the August 23rd, 1955 edition of the Stars and Stripes newspaper, a sewing machine executive and former Long Beach resident, James F. Collins,  offers to sell his home in Los Cerritos to Dr. Sammy Lee.  Lee has been turned … Continue reading →

This home was constructed by George E. Bartlett. He moved into the home in late 1950. George was born in Marshalltown Iowa on July 23, 1894.  He worked for Modern Builders Construction at 2812 Long Beach Blvd and later started … Continue reading →

There are five memorials in Los Cerritos Park.  For three of them, there is no marked designation of who they are for so they are somewhat invisible to the park user.   Unfortunately, our city no longer allow plaques or signage … Continue reading →

The Huntington Library’s online map collection is a treasure-trove that you can experience from your own home.  My interest was piqued when I came across a map labeled “Los Cerritos Park.”     As you can see there is a label Los … Continue reading →

This photograph of the Mormon Sunday School in Virginia City on March 24, 1924 is a testament to the fact that the area which is today’s North Long Beach was a thriving independent community prior to its being annexed into … Continue reading →