Playland at the Beach
The Big Dipper roller coaster opened in 1922 and was demolished in 1955.
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Contains 1592 photos
Cabrillo Streetcar Loop
Elevated view west. The end of the B-line was a loop at Cabrillo and Great Highway between the 2 blocks of Playland. Fun House, Midway at left. Laff In The Dark ride at lower right. Five Muni B-Line streetcars, including #206 and #203. Same as SFMTA Archive photo D4310.
Richmond Outer
Playland at the Beach
Midway entrance and Fun House on south side of Cabrillo St near Great Highway. MUNI B-line streetcar at right.
Ocean Beach
Playland at the Beach
Elevated view south to fanciful architecture on cafe at southeast corner of Great Highway and Cabrillo St. Fun House in background. Billboard reads 'These Leaders say No on Right to Work.' 'No on Proposition 18.'
Ocean Beach
Playland at the Beach
A photo montage of different Playland attractions
Richmond
Playland at the Beach
Midway entrance, view south from Cabrillo Street. Fun House at left, Carousel at right
Ocean Beach
Playland
Kids inside Barrel of Fun at Fun House.
Ocean Beach
Laffin' Sal
Animated mannequin located in the Fun House at Playland at the Beach
Ocean Beach
Playland
Laffin' Sal in window of Fun House, at Cabrillo and La Playa.
Ocean Beach
Great Highway
Mounted policeman Arthur Dolan outside Babyland, home of Ball-Throwing at baby dolls, Great Highway near Cabrillo.
Ocean Beach
Playland at the Beach
Posed in western clothing in front of "Sea Planes" ride.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
Seal Rock House and Ocean Beach Pavilion. View northeast from foot of Balboa (then 'B') Street. Sutro Heights at upper left. Pavilion Annex at right has sign denoting Training Quarters for Ad Wolgast (Adolphus Wolgast, World Lightweight Champion).
Sutro Heights
Ocean Beach
View southeast from Point Lobos Ave. Left to right: Ocean Beach Pavilion, Chutes, Lurline Pier pump house, Big Dipper rollercoaster, Dutch Windmill
Sutro Heights
Great Highway
View east to auto with driver parked in front of Ocean Beach Pavilion and Surf Cafe & Grill. Two well-dressed people in front of car. Sutro Heights in background. Same image as wnp33.00100 with slightly different cropping.
Sutro Heights
Balboa & La Playa
Balboa and 49th Ave (now La Playa St.), The Lark Cafe & Bar in Surf Building. View north. Top of Ocean Beach Pavilion at upper left.
Ocean Beach