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
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
Enjoying the View, 1959
The bumper cars were one of our favorite rides during our annual summer vacation. Our daughters Cindy and Judy look like they were having a great time.
Working at the Boardwalk, 1978
When I was a kid it was a right of passage to work at the Boardwalk. I worked at the Walk when I was 15 1/2 years old to save
Merry-Go-Round, 1946
This is me on the Small Merry-go-Round in the childrens area of Santa Cruz Boardwalk in about 1946
Buccaneer Bay Mini Golf, 2007
This photo was taken at the newly refurbished Buccaneer Bay. These were the first guests to experience our new “Under Water Sea Adventure.”
Fireball, 2006
Being an artist and being an Amusement park/coaster enthusiast, I decided to draw one of my favorite flat rides at the Boardwalk. This ride was quite intense as the G’s
A Pirate’s Paradise, 2006
The Boardwalk was the perfect destination for our ‘lil pirate to be a pirate. This photo was taken in Neptune’s Kingdom. The atmosphere is trul
The Scrambler, 1980
My family visited the Boardwalk regularly every summer. I seem a little young for the Scambler!
Giant Dipper, 2006
As a coaster enthusiast and an artist, I decided to capture one of my top coasters.
Cousins, 1965
I still love the Boardwalk, I go at least twice a month. This is a photo taken of myself and my cousin Audrey on Bulgy in 1965.
Fireball, 2007
Spring Semester 2007 at San Jose State had just ended and one of my best friends and I wanted to start the summer off right. After driving Highway 17, we
Walking Charlie, 1972
I spent ton’s of money on this game! Me & the guys used to head down on the weekend and take over the game. Wish it was back!!!
Friends on the Beach & the L.A. Thompson Scenic Railway, 1921
My grandmother Marguerite (Comfort) Williams (far right), her sister Edith (Comfort) Sundean (next to her) and friends on the beach in front of the first coaster, the L.A. Thompson Scenic
Midget Racer
My father and his parents lived on Ocean Street, and my grandfather worked on the Cave Train. Also, my great grandfather was a carpenter on the roller coaster. The back
