The Bembridge House is a Queen Anne Victorian house, built in 1906.

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Bembridge House Black & White; Hazel Rankin's Photo Collection

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Two women, one is a volunteer docent in a historical inspired costume, engaged in conversation inside the home, viewed through a wooden doorframe, with a decorated interior in the background.
Festively decorated dining room with Christmas trees, garlands, and stockings. The table is covered with a holiday tablecloth and set for a meal, with chairs tied with ribbons. The room has large windows with white curtains and a wooden china cabinet.

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Flyer for BEmbridge House tea party featuring photos of a group of elderly people dressed in vintage clothing, a tiered tray with assorted sandwiches and scones, a table set with teacups, teapots, and colorful glassware, floral illustrations, and text promoting the event and heritage organization.

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Black and white calendar page featuring a sketch of the historic Bembridge House in Long Beach, California, with bold text stating 'Bembridge House 2025 Calendar' and the website ibheritage.org.
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The Bembridge House is a Queen Anne Victorian house, built in 1906, owned and operated by Long Beach Heritage for the past 25 years.  Located at 953 Park Circle, Long Beach, CA 90813, it is a City of Long Beach landmark and listed on both the California Register of Historical Resources and the National Register of Historic Places.

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Dorothy Rankin before becoming Dorothy Bembridge

Dorothy Rankin before becoming Dorothy Bembridge

Hazel Rankin with Dorothy and Neil

Hazel Rankin with Dorothy and Neil

Hazel Rankin at Bembridge House

Hazel Rankin at Bembridge House

Guests and date unknown; Hazel Rankin's Photo Collection

Guests and date unknown; Hazel Rankin's Photo Collection

THEN: Photo from the top of the stairs

THEN: Photo from the top of the stairs

NOW: Photo from the top of the stairs (2025)

NOW: Photo from the top of the stairs (2025)

House Card Drawing; Artist & Date Unknown

House Card Drawing; Artist & Date Unknown

Hazel & Dorothy Rankin

Hazel & Dorothy Rankin

Dorothy's mug, right where she left it.

Dorothy's mug, right where she left it.

“The Bembridge House is a beautifully preserved Queen Anne Victorian, once home to Dorothy Bembridge, who dedicated her last days protecting Long Beach history.”

-Chris Hogan; Long Beach Heritage President

Long Beach Heritage President Chris Hogan

Chris Hogan
Long Beach Heritage President

Step back in time and experience the elegance, history, and hidden stories of Long Beach’s beloved Bembridge House.

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