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City of Huntington Beach company history timeline

1909

Huntington Beach incorporated in 1909 under its first mayor, Ed Manning.

1914

Huntington Pier (originally built in 1914) is a popular tourist attraction.

1920

The initial growth of the city began with the oil boom in 1920.

1925

In 1925, Duke Kahanamoku brought the sport of surfing to Huntington Beach and the Southern California shores.

1953

The city’s first surf shop, Gordie’s Surf Boards, opened in 1953.

1960

The California State Water Project, launched in 1960, is the largest water-transfer system ever undertaken.

1966

The city contains a community college established in 1966.

1975

Information from approximately 1975 showing information such as City Council members, Department Heads, City History, Climate, General Economy, Housing, Retail Sales, Census Data, etc.

1978

An article from the Daily Pilot of September 26, 1978 describing the development of a new shopping center, “Old World Village” in Huntington that brings a bit of Europe to the city.

1983

An article from the Los Angeles Times of November 13, 1983 describing the use of compost in the growing of mushrooms on a farm in Huntington Beach.

1989

An article from the Orange County Register of August 28, 1989, describing how Huntington Beach developed from what was supposed to have been a resort community called Pacific City, that never got past the initial stages of development.

1990

Douglas aircraft became McDonnell Douglas, and in the 1990’s Boeing purchased the combined firms.

2005

In 2005, the USA Surf Team adopted Huntington Beach as its official home and the Association of Surfing Professionals-North America moved to the city.

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