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In 1924 Walter Johnson went up against Babe Ruth at the Brea Bowl.

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In 1950 there were 944 telephone listings that used the Jasper prefix (52)? This would later become 529.

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In 1887 Walter Johnson of Olinda was born on a farm in Humboldt Kansas.

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...in 1924 the celebration to dedicate the American Legion building was held: ornamental streetlights and a giant street dance was held.

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...in 1918 Brea, along with other cities, celebrated the end of the war with fire bells, curfew whistles, and other noisemakers.

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... in 1896 Edward "Ted" Craig was born. Mr. Craig was a Brea politician who served on the Brea City Council and in the CA State Assembly.

Brea Historical Society General Meeting

August - Art in Public PlacesSeptember - MOVED to 9/24/25 (4th Wednesday) Paul Spitzzari / LaVida Hot SpringsOctober - TBDNovember - TBD

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In 1916 there was a hearing for the city's incorporation petition.

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In 1916 a census report indicated there were 732 inhabitants in Brea. 500 were needed for the incorporation petition to be valid.

Republican Women Meeting