History In Pictures

*CSULB Homecoming 1989*

Homecoming is a tradition that is passed down throughout the decades of a university. CSULB Homecoming 2008 is scheduled for March 8th.






February 22, 1988

"Tony Cambell, rated second in the world in the high hurdles last year, trains at the CSULB track. He is working towards the olympic trials to be held in July."

Tony Cambell is not the only 49er to reach Olymian status. World-class high jumper Dwight Stones competed with the Long Beach State track and field team in the 1970's and went on to win three Olympic bronze medals. He currently holds the Long Beach State high jump indoor and outdoor record with 7'6 1/2" and 7'7 1/4" repectively. Recently, Misty May, along with partner Kerri Walsh, won the gold medal for beach volleyball in the 2004 Olympics.










April 20, 1989


"The men's tennis shack, near the West tennis courts, is the oldest building on campus and is scheduled to be torn down."


A recent and generous donation of $1.25 million has been given towards the construction of a new tennis facility. Many renovations have been made to the campus, with the library being the most recent. The construction of a new parking structure is currently underway.





February 8, 1989

"A parked bike frames students as they walk along Hardfact Hill."

Based on the positioning of the bell tower in the background of the photo, the campus in 1989 was not what it is today. The addition of the science, fine arts and other buildings allowed for the accomodation of more students, teachers and courses. Nontheless, this grassy knoll remains a popular hang-out and study spot for CSULB students.




*All photos were taken from the Daily Forty-Niner photo archive*