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Franklin McMillan Diary, 1926-1927

Franklin McMillan Diary 1926 & 1927 55.pdf

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of the road. from here we followed on down the coast a lot of small places El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach to Redondo Beach. which seemed to be quiet a place. from there we crossed across the point of land to the other side. on the way we went through Wilmington quite a large place and on to Long Beach and stayed for the night. this was St Patricks night. heard the fireworks from the hotel. went 3 places to get rooms.

March 18th in the morning we found we where only a block from the Beach and the Park, Long Beach is a large city. must be 100,000 at least. and a great amusement center took a walk. through the Park on to the Beach and out on the long pier. took some snaps. then drove on out Ocean Blvd some fine homes & apts {apartments} on this street. to Seal Beach. stopped a couple of minutes but nothing here then across country to Santa Anna. then the same way back home

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