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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. A large, wooden sign posted in Bixby Park following the March 10, 1933 earthquake that struck Long Beach reads, "No Meals Served At This EMERGENCY KITCHEN Except At The Following Hours Breakfast 6 TO 8[:]30 A.M. Noon Mess 11[:]30 A.M. to 2 P.M. Evening Mess 5[:]30 P.M. TO 8 P.M. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABOVE RULES WILL BE MADE COMMANDER BIXBY PARK EMERGENCY KITCHEN." Beneath this, another sign reads, "ALL PEOPLE MUST REGISTER BEFORE GETTING IN FOOD LINE." A pile of lumber sits to the left of the signage and a trash can stands at right. In the distance, a swing set (partial view), a couple of people and a few tall trees occupy the background at right. Text from negative sleeve: 642. Long Beach. Earthquake March 17, 1933. The day or two after the terrible earth quake at Compton and Long Beach we drove down to see the damage. At Compton we found the Police Court in this oil station. See the sign on the building reading "Police Court." The sign in Bixby Park, Long Beach. Guards on duty in the park. The emergency kitchens in the park. 4 negatives
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