Author: Gretchen

Edith at the Bembridge House

Each year, during the winter holidays, the Historic Districts of LB are invited to decorate a room at a grand Victorian adjacent Drake Park known as the Bembridge House. This incredible LB asset is owned and operated by the LB Heritage Society. The middle bedroom seen above pre-transformation – is decorated by the elves of…

Bikes, Bungalows and History Buffs: A bike route through history – An article by Gretchen Swanson

When I moved to Long Beach in 1977 the city was a bike desert! I saw only packs of skinny guys in lycra riding on PCH on the weekends. And of course tikes on trikes. Now bikes are a serious form of recreation, transportation, and a perfect way to see local history. On a quiet…

Out in the Park

Over 25 people were learning and moving this past Saturday. David Hennage is seen here teaching one of the 4 classes….all going on simultaneously. We completed surveys to see what else we’d like; surveys are still being completed. We are all interested in what we find! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uY2-z26klww