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Long Beach Business Gains Show Big 1950s Surge
The Long Beach area reports substantial growth across sectors with more than six percent gains in 1950 and double digits in 1955. Population and dwelling units rise in the Greater Long Beach area, extending into Lakewood Signal Hill and surrounding unincorporated zones. Building permits total 60.6 million in 1955 with strong gains in residential and non residential construction.
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