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Until the early 1950s, the Drive-A-Boat ride sat near the east end of the Giant Dipper, where the Boardwalk curves toward the river trestle. The freshwater tank was placed on

You know Google. Ever heard of Googie? It’s an architectural style named after a 1950s L.A. restaurant. You can see an example of Googie style on the building next to

This pretty Boardwalk ride (lower right) was called The Trabant. (1971 Photo) Anyone have memories to share about the Trabant in the early ’70s?

Remember the Auto Scooter bumper cars? Retired in the early 1990s, they date back to 1948 here at the Boardwalk. Vrooom!!!

In 1947, most visitors from San Francisco arrived at the Boardwalk on the Sun Tan Special train. You can see the Beach Band on the stairs to the right, welcoming

Rhonda Burchell Liebig shared this amazing 1912 photograph of her great-grandmother, Coila Carter Burchell and grandfather Bruce Burchell.at the Boardwalk. They’re standing on the old Pleasure Pier. Thanks Rhonda! That

When Neptune’s Kingdom was an indoor pool, water carnival shows starring local swimmers and divers were a big attraction. Highlights on this 1938 poster include “the Human Submarine” and the

Music lovers enjoyed free beach concerts at the Boardwalk in the 1940s too! Santa Cruz was one of four Northern California cities holding regular Sunday concerts for the public. The

A typical Sunday afternoon concert might include “The Postillion,” a waltz from the William Tell Overture; the Sousa march “El Capitan”; a selection from the Wall Street Girl, a popular