Contributions

  • Beal, Richard A. - Contributor

Publication

2003 - Pacific Group, [Austin, Tex.], California

Language

English

Word Count

65,250 words, Guess

Page Count

261 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more
  • LibraryThing4166621

Classifications

  • DDC979.4/71
  • LCCF869.S48 B43 2003

Description

"First comprehensive book about the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Fred Swanton, "Father" of the Boardwalk; Cocoanut Grove ballroom; eliminating sin-- liquor and skimpy bathing suits; Neptune Casino-- tragic fire and reconstruction; famous salt water Plunge & Natatorium; Giant Dipper wooden rollercoaster; Casa del Rey luxury hotel; Pleasure Pier & Cottage City; Looff's 1911 Carousel; Seaside Company origins; Thompson's Scenic Railway; the Balboa 'pleasure ship'. Includes over 175 historic photographs and much more!"--P. 3 of cover.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryBeachesAmusement parksPictorial worksSanta Cruz (Calif.) -- History.Beaches -- California -- Santa Cruz.Santa Cruz (Calif.) -- Pictorial works.

Genres

  • Pictorial works.

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