Vintage shots from days gone by!

As I've said before, I usually don't post stuff found on eBay (too easy!), but since this hasn't been posted here a hundred times already:

Why indeed? Of course, it runs on peanuts...
(York, PA 1930 per the listing)

 

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Hello,

The old shot of the Santa Monica Pier is interesting as it has gone through many changes to the pier structure itself over the years. Some of the major buildings are still there, in a new configuration, of course. There have been tons of new construction added to the pier, even the beach below has gone through changes. In 60-65, we used to surf on the south side of the pier. It was not as good as the Huntington Beach Pier as far as waves, but the drive to the Santa Monica Pier was one of the spots we had to check out on these northern coastal surf trips.

Late at night, it is a “stroller’s” destination and not the 4 wheel, fold up kind of stroller. (the lazy, dreamy-eyed, hugging kind.) Unless it is during a “hot summer night” week, it is always misty and cold at night. A lot of the shops are still open and the Ferris Wheel still attracts thrill seekers. In the daytime, the view is outstanding, even watching the sailboats from Marina Del Rey, on the ocean. At night, unless you are looking up/down the coast, the ocean is pitch black.

Jnaki
It is the official end to the West Coast portion of the famous, Route 66 across America.
It is still one of a few major city piers in California, where you can drive out at least to the middle of the pier.

The farthest western, official end of “Route 66,” The Santa Monica Pier…But, you can still drive out onto the pier up to the Ferris Wheel. (a farther drive or go out in the Santa Monica Bay to be the absolute farthest end of Route 66.)

V.NAK PHOTO

 

Another Merc 2-door Post....like to have one now with the under bumper exhaust tips.

 

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June 7. 1932