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Belmont Heights, Long Beach, California
Belmont Heights is a district in the south-east portion of the city of Long Beach, California, United States, bordering the Pacific Ocean and the more commercial community of Belmont Shore. The district commemorates the old City of Belmont Heights, which was incorporated in 1908 and annexed to Long Beach in 1909. Belmont Heights' borders are Ocean Boulevard and Livingston Drive to the south, Redondo Avenue on the west, 7th Street to the North, and Nieto Avenue to the east. The area is mostly residential, but also has an active business district, the strip of Broadway east of Redondo Avenue. History The Belmont Heights Historic District includes homes between 7th Street on the north, 4th Street on the south, Newport Avenue on the west and Roswell Avenue on the east. A few properties located on 4th and 7th streets are included. The neighborhood was first subdivided and developed in the 1900s (decade). The oldest homes surviving today date from 1905. The predominant architectural st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neighborhoods Of Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California, is composed of many different neighborhoods. Some neighborhoods are named after thoroughfares, while others are named for nearby parks, schools, or city features. Officially recognized neighborhoods Other neighborhoods * North Alamitos Beach (NABA), Long Beach, California">North Alamitos Beach (NABA) * AOC7: Anaheim, Orange, Cherry and 7th Street * Artcraft Manor, Long Beach, California, Artcraft Manor * Bixby Highlands, Long Beach, California, Bixby Highlands * Bixby Terrace, Long Beach, California, Bixby Terrace * Broadway Corridor, Long Beach, California, Broadway Corridor * Downtown Shoreline, Long Beach California, Downtown Shoreline * Eastside * Cambodia Town (Little Phnom Penh) * Long Beach Marina * MacArthur Park Community of Long Beach * "Nihonmachi" (East-Central) * North Long Beach * Poly High * Promenade An esplanade or promenade is a long, open, level area, usually next to a river or large body of water, where people may walk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tudor Revival Architecture
Tudor Revival architecture (also known as mock Tudor in the UK) first manifested itself in domestic architecture in the United Kingdom in the latter half of the 19th century. Based on revival of aspects that were perceived as Tudor architecture, in reality it usually took the style of English vernacular architecture of the Middle Ages that had survived into the Tudor period. The style later became an influence elsewhere, especially the British colonies. For example, in New Zealand, the architect Francis Petre adapted the style for the local climate. In Singapore, then a British colony, architects such as R. A. J. Bidwell pioneered what became known as the Black and White House. The earliest examples of the style originate with the works of such eminent architects as Norman Shaw and George Devey, in what at the time was considered Neo-Tudor design. Tudorbethan is a subset of Tudor Revival architecture that eliminated some of the more complex aspects of Jacobethan in fav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilson Classical High School
Woodrow Wilson High School (colloquially known as Long Beach Wilson) is an American public high school located in Long Beach, California. This two-block campus is located approximately 1.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean, across from the Recreation Park, and approximately 3 miles from Orange County. History Woodrow Wilson Classical High School was established in 1925 as the second school in the city, and ultimately opened for classes in 1926. The institution was named after Woodrow Wilson, who was an American politician and served as the 28th president of the United States. In 1926, a group of high school students chose the nickname Bruins as well as the colors Cardinal and Gold for Long Beach Wilson, due to close distance of two prestigious research universities, the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California, respectively. Academics The "Classical" Term Woodrow Wilson Classical High School earned the distinction of being "classical" (hence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jefferson Leadership Academies
The Long Beach Unified School District is a school district headquartered in Long Beach, California, United States. Established in 1885, Long Beach Unified School District now educates 81,000 students in 84 public schools in the cities of Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, and Avalon on Catalina Island. The school district is the third largest in California and serves one of the most diverse large cities in the United States. The student population is 53.1 percent Hispanic, 15.6 percent African American, 15.2 percent white, 11.2 percent Asian, 3 percent multi-race, 1.7 percent Pacific Islander and 0.2 percent Native American. More than two-thirds of the student population come from lower-income households and qualify for free and reduced price meals. The school district employs more than 8,000 people, making it the largest employer in Long Beach. History As of 1993 several parents in the LBUSD boundaries enrolled their children in the Los Alamitos Unified School District da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Beach Unified School District
The Long Beach Unified School District is a school district headquartered in Long Beach, California, United States. Established in 1885, Long Beach Unified School District now educates 81,000 students in 84 public schools in the cities of Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, and Avalon on Catalina Island. The school district is the third largest in California and serves one of the most diverse large cities in the United States. The student population is 53.1 percent Hispanic, 15.6 percent African American, 15.2 percent white, 11.2 percent Asian, 3 percent multi-race, 1.7 percent Pacific Islander and 0.2 percent Native American. More than two-thirds of the student population come from lower-income households and qualify for free and reduced price meals. The school district employs more than 8,000 people, making it the largest employer in Long Beach. History As of 1993 several parents in the LBUSD boundaries enrolled their children in the Los Alamitos Unified School District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Beach Green Belt Path
The Long Beach Greenbelt is an open space habitat for California native plants and pathway in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, California. The abandoned railroad right of way was transformed by community activists after it was slated to become a block of self-storage units. History The site served for over half a century as a portion of the Pacific Electric Railway Balboa Line, linking Orange County to downtown Los Angeles. A mural on a garage wall facing the Greenbelt depicts the Red Car. Varying factors caused the closure of the Los Angeles - Long Beach route in 1961; and the site sat mostly vacant until approximately 1999. It was described by an EPA website as "a weed strewn and derelict vacant area". A group of local residents and environmental activists staunchly opposed the conversion of the site to a gated community of single family homes on one portion and self-storage units on another, citing Long Beach's lack of per capita open space land (3.11 acres per 1,000 populatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier is a pier in Belmont Heights, Long Beach, California. Summary Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier is a popular site for fishing and strolling located at 35 39th Place. Sport Fishing can be accessed at the end of the pier, as well as a snack stand and bait shop. History A rock formation named "Devil's Gate" once stood at the pier's location. In 1908 the citizens of Belmont Heights asked the city to build a pier. The pier has been called the Grand Avenue Pier, the Belmont Heights Pier and Devil's Gate Pier in its history. When the pier was renamed "Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier" in 2005 an inscription was added at the entrance: "The people of Long Beach dedicate this pier to the men and women of our nation's armed forces, as a tribute to their love of country and a memorial to their sacrifice." The pier was seen in the TV show ''Dexter'' in Episode 1, of Season 6, "Those Kinds of Things." In the episode the police find a dead man full of snakes, suppos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obie Scott Wade
Obie Scott Wade is an American producer, director and screenwriter. He has written for several television shows, and in 2013 created the animated television series, ''SheZow''. Career Wade worked on '' Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?'' and ''Mister Rogers' Neighborhood''. He co-wrote eight episodes of ''Baby Looney Tunes'', a Warner Bros. show. He also worked on ''Al Roach: Private Insectigator''; and ''Deer Mike'', a Disney show. In 2001, Wade was an executive at Zeroes and Ones, a production studio in Santa Monica, California. Wade was co-creator with Paul Frank of the animated series, ''Julius & Friends'', what was launched on Sony's screenblast.com in 2002. He was also the show's producer and director. The "Yeti Set Go" episode was selected for the 2000 Sundance Film Festival. An episode of the show was selected again in 2001, the Sundance Film Festival said that "this good-humored tale explores such issues as friendship, fate, and hot chocolate." In 2001, Wade and Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marlin McKeever
Marlin Thomas McKeever (January 1, 1940 – October 27, 2006) was an American football defensive end, fullback and punter at the University of Southern California (USC) and a tight end and linebacker during his 13-year National Football League (NFL) career. He was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming. College career McKeever earned two-time All-America honors during his years playing, 1958 to 1960. He was the Trojans' leading receiver in his junior and senior years. His work at linebacker got the attention of professional football scouts. Professional career McKeever was a first round pick in the 1961 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, playing in the league from 1961 to 1973. He spent 1961–66 with the Rams, 1967 with the Minnesota Vikings, 1968–70 with the Washington Redskins, 1971–72 back with the Rams and finally 1973 with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring. He was a one-time Pro Bowler, in 1966. During his professional career, he was coached by five members of the Pro Foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Roeser
Richard Andrew Roeser (born 1959 in Michigan) is the former president of the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. He also served as the alternate governor of the Clippers, representing the team in league matters among the NBA's Board of Governors. Roeser was the third-longest tenured member of the Clipper franchise, beside play-by-play broadcaster Ralph Lawler, having joined the team in 1984 after its move from San Diego. He first served as executive vice president, and was promoted to team president in 2007. In 2014, a widespread controversy erupted after an audio recording was released containing racially insensitive comments by the team's owner, Donald Sterling. When Sterling was banned from the league in April 2014, Roeser was initially named as the person who would run the team. He left the Clippers after Sterling sold the team to Steve Ballmer in the summer of 2014. Prior to joining the Clippers, Roeser worked at the accounting firm Ernst & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feral Parrots
A feral parrot is a parrot that has adapted to life in an ecosystem to which it is not native. The birds are often descended from pets that have escaped or been deliberately released. Many species of parrots are highly social, and like to gather in large flocks. Not all feral parrots are able to adapt to life outside of captivity, although having a pre-existing nearby parrot colony can assist with the adaptation process. Feral parrots may affect native biodiversity, human economy and wellness. They are present in many countries, including in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and in the Middle East. Parrots living in non-native environments Rainbow lorikeet Feral colonies of rainbow lorikeets (''Trichoglossus haematodus'') have been established in Perth, Western Australia and in Auckland, New Zealand. Eastern rosella The eastern rosella (''Platycercus eximius'') has become naturalized in the North Island of New Zealand. Rose-ringed parakeet Native ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neo-Traditionalism
New Urbanism is an urban design movement which promotes environmentally friendly habits by creating walkable neighbourhoods containing a wide range of housing and job types. It arose in the United States in the early 1980s, and has gradually influenced many aspects of real estate development, urban planning, and municipal land-use strategies. New Urbanism attempts to address the ills associated with urban sprawl and post-Second World War suburban development. New Urbanism is strongly influenced by urban design practices that were prominent until the rise of the automobile prior to World War II; it encompasses ten basic principles such as traditional neighborhood development (TND) and transit-oriented development (TOD). These ideas can all be circled back to two concepts: building a sense of community and the development of ecological practices. The organizing body for New Urbanism is the Congress for the New Urbanism, founded in 1993. Its foundational text is the ''Charter o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
