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== History == |
== History == |
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This area is first settled by Americans in the 1880s. In 1887, the first subdivision map, which referred to this area as South San Diego Beach, was filed. It is later renamed into Imperial Beach to attract visitors from the Imperial Valley as a summer retreat beach resort. In the early 1900s, this city is also stationed by U.S Cavalry troops to quell the conflicts on the U.S-Mexico border. Imperial Beach is incorporated in July 18, 1956 as the 10th in the San Diego County. |
This area is first settled by Americans in the 1880s. In 1887, the first subdivision map, which referred to this area as South San Diego Beach, was filed. It is later renamed into Imperial Beach to attract visitors from the Imperial Valley as a summer retreat beach resort. In the early 1900s, this city is also stationed by U.S Cavalry troops to quell the conflicts on the U.S-Mexico border. Imperial Beach is incorporated in July 18, 1956 as the 10th in the San Diego County. |
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== Local Industries == |
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Imperial Beach has experienced a relatively slow industrial development over its history. The first building was not built until 1903, and the roads were not paved until 1940s. Prior to the World War II, merchandise were transported into the city by train, which run between palm city and Coronado, and/or by Palm City horses. In the 1940s, |
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== Demographics == |