Description
This vintage postcard showcases Long Beach’s Ocean Avenue, featuring the iconic Jergins’ Trust Building and Breakers Hotel. The vibrant colors capture a charming 1930s scene. A handwritten message from March 6, 1938, describes devastating floods and the impact on the beach.
Front Text (cleaned):
L-71
Ocean Avenue, showing Jergins' Trust Building and the Breakers Hotel, Long Beach, California
1A-H536
Back Text (cleaned):
March 6, 1938
Dear Judy, The floods did untold damage all about us. I never saw it rain so in my life. The beach is a mass of lumber as far as we can see. Glad to hear of you joining the church. They need young people. I am well and hope all your folks are O.K.
Your friend, Verbie
