Here is a spectacular photograph of Long Beach in 1905.
There is such a large crowd it's difficult to tell if there is a pier beneath them.
currently on
EBAY
Especially interesting is the smallish octagonal building in the middle distance.
If you look closely there is a large banner draped across the street.
detail
I should have cropped this a bit more carefully. On the right, just out of sight, is a large United States flag.
(refer back to the top pic)