Wrigley, Long Beach

Wrigley, California
Neighborhood of Long Beach
The Wrigley neighborhood of Long Beach, California. Willow Street runs from the right side of the photo, through the center of the neighborhood, to the bridge crossing the Los Angeles River on the left.
Country	United States
State	California
County	Los Angeles
City	Long Beach
Website	https://wrigleylb.com/

Wrigley is a group of neighborhoods in Long Beach, California. It includes the neighborhoods North Wrigley, South Wrigley, Southeast Wrigley and Wrigley Heights. ^[1]

The neighborhood has a community park, Veterans Park, ^[2] convenient access to local freeways, A Line light rail transportation and the new Wrigley Marketplace shopping district - an innovative joint venture between Long Beach and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The center combines neighborhood-serving retail with a modern park and ride facility for light rail commuters. ^{[3] [4]}

History

Construction in Wrigley District, c. 1928

The original subdivision pattern was established in 1905. Homes on 48 lots were developed by William Wrigley's company between 1928 and 1934. These blocks of homes now form the Wrigley Landmark District. ^[5]

In 1914, George Encinas purchased six and one-half acres of land from the Bixby family to establish the Encinas family ranch. The ranch house at 625 Baker Street was demolished in 1960 during the development of Interstate 405. ^[6] The Baker Street Park was established in 2011 at the address of the former ranch house. ^[7]

Homes in Wrigley Heights were developed by Lloyd Whaley. ^[8]

A Pacific Electric track once ran along what is now the Daisy Avenue Greenbelt. ^[9]

Architecture

Wrigley has a designated historic district. ^[10]

External links

• Wrigley Association

See also

• Neighborhoods of Long Beach, California

References

1. "City of Long Beach Neighborhoods".
2. "Veterans Park". www.longbeach.gov.
3. "Wrigley pushes back on Metro's proposal for A Line homeless service hub".
4. "Outdoors - Welcome - Wrigley".
5. Stewart, Joshua (29 December 2013). "Wrigley's preparing for a new wave". Orange County Register.
6. "Encinas Baker Street Home". Independent Press-Telegram. 5 June 1960. p. 10.
7. "Baker Street Park". www.longbeach.gov.
8. Meeks, Karen (15 June 2014). "Long Beach landmarks: Lloyd Whaley built thousands of homes, donated land for parks, other amenities". Press Telegram.
9. "Daisy Greenbelt". www.longbeach.gov.
10. "Historic Districts". longbeach.gov.

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