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Title: Pike theaters and the Plunge
Creator: W. M. Sargent (83)
Date Created and/or Issued: 1920
Contributing Institution: Long Beach Public Library
Collection: Long Beach Photos
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Description: The image shows a crowded Pike midway and many amusements. Visible are the Rialto Theater, the Strand Theater, and the Plunge. Next door to the Rialto at number 119 a small sign also says, "Do-Nut Shop." The photographer has printed on the image: "On the Pike; Long Beach, Calif.; #83; W.M. S.c." American flags fly and bunting decorations are spaced along the midway above the crowd. DATE NOTES: Circa 1920's. ORIG. IMAGE: 3" x 5" sepia real photo postcard. NEGATIVE: No. KEYWORDS: Architecture, buildings, holidays.
Type: image
Format: image/jpeg
Identifier: LBPL_4685.tif
http://lbpl.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p17164coll3/id/3977
Subject: Amusement parks. Pike, The (Long Beach, Calif.: Amusement park)
Relation: Pike - 1920's

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