Murder on the Beach! Long Beach in 1899

Don't Know Beach About History: Short Histories of Long Beach

Don't Know Beach About History: Short Histories of Long Beach
Murder on the Beach! Long Beach in 1899
May 28, 2026 Season 3 Episode 1
Long Beach Public Library

Old‑timey Long Beach in 1899 was booming with bicycles, electricity, tent cities, and tasty waves—not to mention a headline‑grabbing murder that stunned the tiny new town. Join us as we explore the wild early days of the “Queen of the Beaches” and the murder that shook it. 

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