Councilman Richardson Agendizes Dec. 15 Council Item To Begin Steps To Rename NLB's South Street Parkway As "Pressburg Parkway," Would Recognize Years of Civic Activism by Dan Pressburg

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(December 15, 2020, 4:30 a.m.) -- At tonight's City Council meeting (Dec. 15), veteran LB neighborhood advocate, civic volunteer, de facto historian and North Long Beach News publisher Dan Pressburg, will be the subject of an agenda item recommending the renaming of NLB's South Street Parkway as the "Pressburg Parkway."

9th district Councilman Rex Richardson has agendized an item to "refer to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Housing and Neighborhood Committee...consideration the renaming of South Street Parkway, "The Pressburg Parkway," in recognition of the contributions of Uptown community leader Dan Pressburg."

Dan Pressburg has lived in the Deforest Park Neighborhood for more than 35 years and is a respected pillar in the Uptown Community. As such, his charitable acts and knowledge of Long Beach's history are invaluable to all who meet him.
Pressburg's leadership is vast, as his work has supported neighborhood beautification, enhanced civic engagement, and fostered community. Every year, Pressburg provides Long Beach families with turkeys and rescued trees for the holidays. His innovative spirit of giving was also lauded by Neighborhoods USA (NUSA), receiving two national titles for the "One-Day Christmas Store." shopping with dignity, provided gifts for people in Long Beach who would not have otherwise had Christmas at all. In its 9-year run, the store serviced over 30,000 people. He received a third title becoming the first historic landmark designation and the first Mills Act Property in Long Beach. From his findings, we've learned that the Pressburg Residence is a Victorian home built originally as a dairy, which reminds us of North Long Beach's agricultural history. Also, while a Cultural Heritage Commissioner (for 10 years), he helped established 5 landmarks in North Long Beach and led the charge for Sunnyside Cemetery to gain its local landmark status.
Next to the Pressburg Residence is another piece of Long Beach history, as the South Street Parkway is the City's first-ever "pocket park" established in the late '90s. This third of an acre lot adds open space to South Street and Jaymills Avenue's intersection for all to enjoy, and it features turf, trees, and fencing. There are no structures in the Pocket Park and is established as an open greenspace, utilized by all members of the Deforest Area Community.
In celebration of Dan's leadership and commitment to historic preservation in the Uptown Community, we recommend South Street Parkway be named in his honor, "Pressburg Parkway."...

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