O’reilly Family, Part 3, 1929
Top Photo: Ray O’Reilly’s girlfriend, Victoria Bottom Photo: Ray O’Reilly 1929, standing on the train tracks with the Giant Dipper in the background.
O’reilly Family, Part 2, 1929
Top Photo: Raymond O’Reilly on the beach in front of what would now be walkway #4. Bottom Photo: Joe O’Reilly Jr. and Blanche Santa Cruz. The Giant Dipper is in
O’reilly Family, Part 1, 1929
Top Photo: Ray and Joe Sr. O’Reilly in front of the arcade at the Boardwalk. Bottom Photo: Joe Sr. & Annie (Eunice) O’Reilly with Victoria. Dipper in the background late
Games, 1948
I began working at the Boardwalk in 1948 at the Milk Bottle Game, one of two such concessions owned my aunt, Patricia Woolridge. Walkin CharlieA couple of true hotshots would
The Cowboy, 1965
In 1965 the Autorama was visited by a cowboy and a bear, most likely for a publicity photo. Dangerous Dan the Dinosaur, who came up from the bottom of the
Hill’s Restaurant Next To The Giant Dipper, 1947
My parents, Harry and Agnes Hill, owned Hill’s Restaurant next to the Giant Dipper from 1947-1954. Since this was the era before any prepared foods, my parents had to start
Candy Apples, 1974
I brought a candied apple to my dad. He asked for caramel, but I thought the red ones were prettier. This is me on the beach, it’s still my favorite
At the Beach, 1937
This is a p photograph of my mother Helen Tuttle (Fargo) and aunt Elizabeth Tuttle (Smoot) taken at the Boardwalk in approximately 1937. They lived in Colusa in the Sacramento
At the Beach, 1930
This is my brother (age 2) sitting in front of our mother and aunt. Note the fur collar on the coat, Casino in the background.
Rowing Club Excursion, 1936
I am 73 years old and still get excited when I am leaving for Santa Cruz. I have been visiting since the late 30s with my parents, grandparents and with
What’s Cooking, 1947
Me with souveniers we bought at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk the day before, in about 1947
Partners in Fun, 1962
This photo was taken at the antique photo concession at the Boardwalk Casino Arcade. Folene Hiler and Carl Henn were married three years later. From left to right: Folene (Hiler)
Train Ride, 1970
My great grandmother, great aunt and grandmother lived just blocks away from the beach and boardwalk for over fifty years. Us kids have spent all the summer months in Santa
The Greyhound Race
The Greyhound Race concession game was owned by the Canfields. This was one of the greyhounds that used to race against each other for prizes. It was eventually removed and
