Great Highway near Balboa
Exterior of Topsy's Roost restaurant and dance hall. Autos parked in front. Building was originally constructed in 1884 as the Ocean Beach Pavilion, became Topsy's Roost in June, 1929.
Sutro HeightsAmusement Park
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Friedle Brothers
John Friedle poses in his Franklin automobile. His brother William Friedle holds up the hood, exposing the engine.
Chutes at the Beach
Crowds of people on midway looking south from Cabrillo St. Big Dipper rollercoaster at left. Dodg-Em and Ship-a-Joy in background. Life Saving Station in distance.
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Chutes at the Beach
Noah's Ark attraction- earliest version, pre-1927. Crowds surround the Ark, three men and a boy cross the gangway onto the boat, another crowd has formed at the stern.
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Chutes at the Beach
View north of the Arcade Row Midway between the Chutes. Crowds of people walking, watching the Chutes splash down, and playing at the galleries. Sutro Heights in distance.
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Chutes at the Beach
View south of the Midway between the Chutes ride's inclined tracks. Crowds of people walking and playing at the galleries. Carousel at center.
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Chutes at the Beach
Windmill chance game, prizes are groceries. Operator poses inside.
Chutes at the Beach
Windmill chance game, prizes are groceries. Operator poses inside.
Chutes at the Beach
Crowds of people outside a stand.
Chutes at the Beach
Crowds in the north midway. Chutes at left, streetcars outside fence. M&M Baths and Gables across the street
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Chutes at the Beach
Crowds outside a Keeno Kiosk.
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Chutes at the Beach
'Housie Housie Keeno- As Played in France!' Kewpie style dolls with portraits of a woman atop a Keno stand. Crowds of men and women surrounding. Noah's Ark at left.
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Chutes at the Beach
Noah's Ark Attraction, three people pose near 'The Dam Cat'
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Chutes at the Beach
Keno stand with Noah's Ark in background.
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Night view northeast of the Chutes entrance. Lights outline the buildings and structures.
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