Addams, Long Beach, California
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| Coordinates: 33°50′59″N 118°11′24″W / 33.8496°N 118.1899°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| City | Long Beach |
Addams is a neighborhood in Long Beach, California. It lies within the North Long Beach area. The neighborhood is named for Addams Elementary School, in turn named for the activist Jane Addams,[1] and is home to the Jane Addams Neighborhood Association.[2][3][4]
Grace Park is named to honor the nationally recognized herpetologist Grace Olive Wiley, who lived in the district.[5][6]
See also
References
- ^ Nittle, Nadra (January 27, 2014). "Addams Elementary School in Long Beach named after 19th century reformer Jane Addams". Press Telegram.
- ^ "Parks Make Long Beach Strategic Plan Stakeholder Group Contacts".
- ^ "Jul 28 · Jane Addams Neighborhood Association Meeting, 7/28 @ 8:30am — Nextdoor". nextdoor.com.
- ^ Smith, Keeley. "Long Beach's MOVIES IN THE PARK to Kick Off 10th Anniversary Celebration With MALEFICENT • the Hi-lo". lbpost.com.
- ^ "Grace Park". www.longbeach.gov.
- ^ Grobaty, Tim. "Local history: Long Beach's renowned snake whisperer, Grace Olive Wiley • Long Beach Post News". lbpost.com.