Playland at the Beach
Strikers at Cabrillo and La Playa. San Francisco's general strike of 1934 also affected Playland. Here strikers stand guard in front of the administration building.
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Playland at the Beach
The Whip. One of the earliest rides at Chutes at the Beach. Lurline Pier in background.
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Playland at the Beach
Great Highway and Cabrillo, Midway Entrance
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Playland at the Beach
The Hot House on Great Highway was a beloved "Mexican" restaurant.
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Playland at the Beach
MUNI bus parked at foot of Cabrillo. View north. Left to right: Cliff House, Great Highway, Sutro Heights, Chutes entrance.
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Balboa & La Playa
Elevated view north to two SF Municipal Railway (Muni) 5-line streetcars at terminus behind Playland. Shoot the Chutes ride and corner of Skateland at left. Sutro Heights in background. The Surf bar at right.
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La Playa & Cabrillo
View northwest to Municipal Railway (Muni) 5-line streetcar #665 on a fan trip to mark the end of rail service on the 5-line, southbound on La Playa crossing Cabrillo Street. Playland at the Beach and B-Line terminus (Cabrillo Loop) in background. (Former Market Street Railway (MSRy) streetcar #265 was renumbered to #665 to avoid duplication after the 1944 merger)
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La Playa near Cabrillo
View southeast to Municipal Railway (Muni) training streetcar on La Playa near Cabrillo. Playland attractions in background: New Diving Bell, Dark Mystery, Motor Boats, Tilt-A-Whirl, Ferris Wheel. Dutch Windmill at far right.
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Balboa & La Playa
A fan trip, streetcar #1553, stops at Playland at the Beach. Shoot the Chutes in background. View northwest
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Cabrillo & Great Highway
View northwest to Sacramento Northern Birney streetcar #62 on rail fan excursion at Cabrillo Loop, Playland at the Beach. Cliff House in distance.
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View S from Cliff House
Ocean Beach pavilion, first section of Esplanade, windmills, radio towers
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Ocean Beach
View south along Esplanade and Great Highway from foot of Point Lobos Ave. Ocean Beach Pavilion as 'Surf Club,' Skateland, Playland at the Beach at left. Kelly's Cove in foreground.
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Playland At The Beach
View west from Cabrillo & La Playa Streets to two Municipal Railway (Muni) B-Line streetcars with wings livery at terminus (Cabrillo Loop). The B-line cars ended service on December 29, 1956.
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view S from Cliff House
View to Playland at the Beach, Ocean Beach, Lurline Pier and Golden Gate Park
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View S from Cliff House
View south from Cliff House showing Kelly's Cove, and Playland. Ocean Beach Pavilion at left with sign for 'Modelcar Raceways.'
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