Bluff Park Neighborhood Association

A nonprofit organization

$4,589 raised by 11 donors

37% complete

$12,500 Goal


TOGETHER WE ARE BRINGING LAMPPOST HISTORY BACK

Help Support PHASE 4 

The VISION of BPNA's Historic Lamppost Project is to remove uncharacteristic modern street lights in the Bluff Park Historic District and install historically appropriate lampposts matching the look and pattern of the late-1920s E. 1st Street lampposts. 

After uncovering the SKETCH of the E. 1st Street lights, the BPNA reached out to the original manufacturer still in-business today. Now the company is making the Project's lampposts from the same old specifications.

The PROJECT has helped forge strong community relations between the BPNA and local businesses, neighborhood associations, preservation organizations and workers and leaders throughout the City of Long Beach.


Testimonials

Historical Society of Long Beach says, "BPNA has resolved to bring vintage lampposts back where they once stood, to enhance their neighborhood's sense of place, history and camaraderie."

Former Long Beach City Mayor and Current Congressman Robert Garcia called it "such a great community project. It's a citywide project for all to enjoy!"

"What better way to honor loved ones than to add beauty and light to our community." - Doroles Kneece

"The Bluff Park Neighborhood Association's Lamppost Project goes far beyond an improvement or beautification project. It preserves the historic cultural fabric of the community. As a fourth generation member of a Long Beach family, that's important to us and why we enthusiastically support the project." - Rick & Brad Seeley

Giving Activity

Mission

"Bringing Lamppost History Back" by enhancing the charm, nostalgia and draw to those who live in and visit the city.

Distinctive streetscapes create a sense of place, history and camaraderie.

We help furnish period-appropriate lampposts for a multi-phased community project.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Bluff Park Neighborhood Association

Tax id (EIN)

95-3080429

Operating Budget

Small ($0 - $99,999)

Mission Category

Environment, Civic & Community Engagement, Economic Development

City Council District

District 2

Address

5050 E. 2nd Street, #14682
Long Beach, CA 90853

Service areas

Long Beach, CA, US