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Historical Society of Long Beach

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    • The Workers’ Harbor – How Labor Built and Shaped the Port of Long Beach
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VISITING HOURS

Monday, CLOSED

Tuesday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Saturday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday, CLOSED

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Historical Society of Long Beach
4260 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, California 90807
562-424-2220

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Julie Bartolotto
Executive Director

Mikey Davis
Bookkeeper

Jen Malone
Archivist

Bianca Moreno
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Victoria Roa
Project Manager

Mary Dixon
Outreach Coordinator

Amara Ly
Research Coordinator

Brian Chavez
Project Specialist
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