Long Beach as a Destination

The Historical Society of Long Beach is planning a thrilling new exhibition for June, 2014 that celebrates the
City as a tourist destination. The HSLBs outstanding historical collections will be used to mount a new
exhibition entitled Queen of the Beaches. The show explores the nostalgia and mythology of Long Beach as
a seaside resort and convention center.
Whether historically accurate or not, the general belief about early Long Beach is that of a beachside resort.
This exhibit will capitalize on this romantic notion and will be illustrated by photographs of the bathhouse,
Pike, piers, and more. We seek to dazzle local residents and visitors with imagery used to promote Long
Beach as a Destination in a gallery exhibition that will run through November. A historian will examining
the topic and exploring the myths and realities of Long Beach as a destination in a didactic panel.
Please join us in this effort that will open on June 13, 2014.
Long Beach as a Destination
Beginning with Methodist encampments in the late 1800s people have been traveling to Long
Beach to recreate. In 1902, they began coming here to enjoy the surf and amusements at the Pike.
Later they came for aviation meets, Miss Universe pageants, sailing, Olympic events, the Grand
Prix, conventions, the All Western Band Review, to hear jazz music, and for the Lesbian and Gay
Pride Parade and Festival, among other events. Possible exhibition topics and materials include:
Airport
Gaming artifacts from the Pike China from the grand Virginia Hotel
Queen Mary Miss Universe
Grand Prix Boat Races
The Lesbian & Gay Pride Festival and Parade Sailing Regattas
Music Festivals Convention destination
All Western Band Review Olympic events
Gambling ships during prohibition And much more
All Sponsors receive a 10% Discount on HSLB merchandise & research center access at no charge for one year
following contribution.
Bronze Sponsor $2,500
2 tickets for opening event
Recognition on HSLB website
Sponsor name displayed on exhibition introductory wall
Acknowledgment at opening event and in exhibition brochure
Acknowledgement at all exhibition related events and programs
11x14 photographic reproduction from the show
Listing in press releases
Community Partner $1,000
2 tickets for opening event
Recognition on HSLB website
Sponsor name displayed on exhibition introductory wall
Acknowledgment at opening event and in exhibition brochure
Acknowledgement at all exhibition related events and programs
Display Case Sponsor $500
Recognition on HSLB website
Acknowledgement in exhibition brochure
Sponsor name on signage inside display case
Panel Sponsor $250
Sponsor name on gallery wall adjacent to didactic panel
Photo Sponsor $100
Sponsor name on gallery wall accompanying an exhibition
piece
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