Chutes at the Beach
Big Dipper in early phase of construction, workers at center. Carousel at left. Cliff House, Sutro Heights in background,
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Chutes at the Beach
Location of the new Whirlpool ride prior to construction.
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The base of the Whirlpool mid-construction. The Big Dipper in the background.
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View west of Whirlpool ride construction. Workers lower a large sheet of metal into place.
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View north of the Whirlpool ride under construction. Truss arches for ride enclosure are raised. Carousel at left, Big Dipper at right.
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View northwest to Whirlpool ride construction. Workers lower a large sheet of metal into place.
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The base of the Whirlpool mid-construction. The Big Dipper in the background. Crowds of people in the surrounding area.
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Chutes at the Beach
View southwest of the Tumble Bug ride in action, southwest corner of Balboa and Great Highway. Sea Lion Cafe at the background, Pacific Ocean to the right. Center of ride reads [175 TONS of cement used on this ride]
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Cabrillo near Great Highway
Elevated view south over Playland (Cabrillo) Loop to the Midway entrance and the Bug House. Charlie's Place, Hippodrome, Swiss Chalet, Big Dipper, autos and pedestrians in street. Great Highway and Ocean Beach at the right. (Note: original Beach Chalet still located on west side of Great Highway)
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Chutes at the Beach
The Lake Inn Cafe, advertising Acme Ice Cream and 'Tacoma Brew' (near-beer at 1/2 of 1% alcohol). Located at the Shoot the Chutes lagoon, Noah's Ark attraction at the right. M&M Baths in left background.
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Chutes at the Beach
View northwest toward the back of the Bob Sled Dipper ride, crowds along the walkway, concession stands, Lurline Pier, Pacific Ocean.
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View south of the Chutes ride and lagoon, above crowds on the midway. Streetcar tracks at left. Big Dipper and Carousel in background.
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View northwest of the closed Bob Sled Dipper ride, following a serious accident on April 16, 1929. Man in concession stand at center.
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View west of Seaplane ride construction, the New Babyland attraction in the background.
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Chutes at the Beach
View west of Seaplane ride construction, the Sleigh Ride rollercoaster in the foreground. Main Gate at Cabrillo and the Great Highway at left.
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