Chutes at the Beach
Interior of the Big Dipper rollercoaster.
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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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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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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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Great Highway
View north near foot of Cabrillo of two policemen in uniform. Crowd of men at left, Sutro Heights in the background.
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La Playa & Balboa
View south of the amusement park. Seaplane ride, Chutes, crowds. Construction in progress
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John Friedle poses in the Bob Sled Dipper with an army officer.
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Men and women pose in the Sleigh Ride rollercoaster.
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Construction or maintenance on the Whip ride. Big Dipper rollercoaster in the background.
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Great Highway & Fulton
Chutes at the Beach. The Billows restaurant (lower level) dance hall (upper level) and speakeasy (back rooms). Formerly Sheehan's Tavern. Big Dipper rollercoaster in background.
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Cabrillo & La Playa
Construction of the Chutes at the Beach Administration Building, on northwest corner of Cabrillo and La Playa.
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Woman and child sit at the front of the Sleigh Ride rollercoaster, passing the Shoot the Chutes lagoon and the crowded midway.
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People disembark from the Sleigh Ride rollercoaster onto the platform, a conductor looks on.
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C. W. Smith's Yum Yum shop on Great Highway just south of Cabrillo, entrance to the merry-go-round at left.
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C. W. Smith's Yum Yum shop signs for "Candied Puffed Rice", "Walnut Cream Taffy", and other snacks.
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The Merry Go Round Ice Cream stand at the Chutes. Two employees pose in the restaurant, the carousel in the background.
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The Merry Go Round Ice Cream stand at the Chutes. Employee poses behind the counter, carousel in the back right.
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The Merry Go Round Ice Cream stand at the Chutes. George Trigonis poses behind the counter, carousel in the back left. Store number 121. Cigar display at front.
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The Merry Go Round Ice Cream stand at the Chutes. Employee poses behind the counter, carousel in the back left.
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People looking at crates addressed to Looff, Bobs visible at left.
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