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The history of Pacific Beach, California, traces its origins to 1887 with land speculators capitalizing on the railroad's arrival. A brief land boom followed, but the Great Depression halted progress. World War II dramatically increased the population as workers, sailors, and Marines flocked to the area. After the war, many chose to stay, leading to significant community growth and the establishment of numerous businesses, schools, and services, shaping the vibrant locale it is today.
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Pacific Beach, John Fry
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Pacific Beach
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Fry
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531614294
- Category
- Maps and Travel
- Description
- The history of Pacific Beach, California, traces its origins to 1887 with land speculators capitalizing on the railroad's arrival. A brief land boom followed, but the Great Depression halted progress. World War II dramatically increased the population as workers, sailors, and Marines flocked to the area. After the war, many chose to stay, leading to significant community growth and the establishment of numerous businesses, schools, and services, shaping the vibrant locale it is today.