Walking tours for history buffs help L.B. Heritage

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Attention, history buffs!

Discover Long Beach's historic gems on the third Saturday of most months.

Long Beach Heritage is hosting walking tours, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The journey of discovery begins in front of the WPA Mural at the north end of the Promenade.

The Walking Tour Program, according to organizers, fosters preservation advocacy and education throughout Long Beach. The average distance covered is about 1.5 miles, at a moderate walking pace. A few of the building included on the tour: WPA Mural, Insurance Exchange Building, the Breakers, the Wilmore building, Farmers & Merchants Bank, First National Bank, Security Bank Building.
There's a $10 donation for adults.

RSVP: Reserve at least three (3) days in advance. Pay through PayPal at www.lbheritage.org or call 562.493-7019 for other payment options, or if making reservations less than three days in advance.

Parking is free until noon at the parking structure at Third Street & Promenade.

Long Beach Heritage is a non-profit education and advocacy group promoting public knowledge and preservation of significant historic and architectural resources and the cultural heritage of Long Beach. Net proceeds for this event will benefit and support the Historic Bembridge House.


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