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On display from October through Early December 2019 is the latest special exhibit in the library case in commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the adobe's construction (built in 1844) and specifically the 1930s Bixby remodel. With the exhibit is Brice Burtness, RLC’s Fall 2019 Creative Long Beach intern (funded by the Arts Council for Long Beach), who researched and installed this exhibit.
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October 31, 2019

Library Exhibit: The Bixbys’ 1930s Remodel

This October, Rancho Los Cerritos installed the third in a series of special exhibits in the library display case that commemorates the demisemiseptcentennial. (175th anniversary) of the…
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Cutting the RLC 175th birthday cake are (L-R): Rick Alsagoff (board member), Barbara Blackwell (board member), Susan Wise (board chair), Craig Carter (board member), Councilmember Al Austin, Jean Bixby Smith (board member), and Alison Bruesehoff (Executive Director). (Photo taken by Howard Freshman) A formal proclamation was also presented to RLC during this event by Councilmember Austin.
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October 2, 2019

Happy 175th Birthday to RLC’s Historic Adobe!

We celebrated the 175th Anniversary of our historic adobe last Saturday, September 28th, and we even had a proper birthday cake to commemorate the occasion!…
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Read about some fun facts from the year 1844, including more about Rancho Los Cerritos' 175th Anniversary in 2019.
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July 15, 2019

Fun Facts about 1844

In commemoration of Rancho Los Cerritos’ 175th Anniversary year of when the adobe was built in 1844, the blog will feature a series of stories as submitted…
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Rancho Los Cerritos' volunteer curatorial intern Nevada Evers installs the latest special exhibit in the library case in commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the adobe's construction (built in 1844) and specifically the sheep ranching years (1866-1890).
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July 3, 2019

Library Exhibit: The Bixby Sheep Ranching Period 1866-1890

In late June, Rancho Los Cerritos installed the second in a series of special exhibits in the library display case that commemorates the demisemiseptcentennial. (175th…
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Kirsten Dominguez reminisces about her wedding day 30 years ago today (June 3, 1989) in honor of RLC's 175th anniversary in 2019.
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June 3, 2019

RLC Bride and Lifelong Visitor Shares 30th Wedding Anniversary and Other Childhood Memories

In commemoration of Rancho Los Cerritos’ 175th Anniversary year of when the adobe was built in 1844, the blog will feature a series of stories as submitted…
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Arts Council Intern Keila Rivera focuses on John Temple and the cattle ranching period at RLC. This installation is the first in a series of displays that will commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Rancho adobe’s construction.
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April 3, 2019

Library Exhibit: John Temple and the Temple Period 1844-1866

In mid-March, Rancho Los Cerritos' Arts Council Intern Keila Rivera installed the latest special exhibit in the library display case. The exhibit focuses on John…
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FPF Temple with his wife Antonia Margarita Workman de Temple.
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March 27, 2019

Thomas Edward Temple Shares Historic and Modern Memories of RLC

In commemoration of Rancho Los Cerritos’ 175th Anniversary year of when the adobe was built in 1844, the blog will feature a series of stories as…
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March 14, 2019

 Rancho Los Cerritos Partners with Liberation Brewing Co. on Anniversary Brew

Liberation Brewing Company in Bixby Knolls has created the first in a series of beers commemorating Rancho Los Cerritos’ 175th anniversary. This special, limited release kicks…
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