When compared to the surrounding area, Long Beach has a fairly extensive public transportation system. I find the Long Beach Transit very convenient for navigating the city. Connections to the LA Metro can be made at the Downtown transit station.
I also love that the City of Long Beach has launched Car-Free Fridays this summer to encourage community members to ride a bicycle or use another form of alternative transportation.It was relatively quiet Downtown so I pretty much had the sidewalks to myself.
I ran past the AMC Pine Square 16 theatres. Businesses have come and gone but a few remain and the AMC is one of them.
I went by one of Long Beach's historical landmarks, the Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) tower.In 1907, the Farmers & Merchants Bank was established by C.J. Walker and his wife. The bank remained in the Walker family for three generations.
The expansion of the bank with the construction of the Farmers and Merchants office tower took place in 1923.
Architecturally, the building is an example of Italian Renaissance Revival classicism with detailed terra cotta cladding.The first floor features the teller station counters with the original metal wickets. The bank entrance features red Italian marble entrance with brass-plated double doors. Inside, the floor is made of pink marble and there are marble benches for customers.
After pausing to admire the F&M building, I continued south on Pine St.On my way back, I went by Gold's Gym.
I was a little bit discouraged when I measured my acidity last night and it was 5.0 pH. I allowed myself to sleep in this morning and I'll take it easy today since I'll be running tomorrow.
