Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Subtitle: the early years-- never a dull moment
By: by Chandra Moira Beal and Richard A. Beal.
Contributors: Beal, Richard A.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Pacific Group
Published: 2003
Place of publication: [Austin, Tex.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
Subjects: Beaches -- California -- Santa Cruz.; Amusement parks -- California -- Santa Cruz.; Santa Cruz (Calif.) -- History.; Santa Cruz (Calif.) -- Pictorial works.
Genres: Pictorial works.
Description: "First comprehensive book about the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Fred Swanton, "Father" of the Boardwalk; Cocoanut Grove ballroom; eliminating sin-- liquor and skimpy bathing suits; Neptune Casino-- tragic fire and reconstruction; famous salt water Plunge & Natatorium; Giant Dipper wooden rollercoaster; Casa del Rey luxury hotel; Pleasure Pier & Cottage City; Looff's 1911 Carousel; Seaside Company origins; Thompson's Scenic Railway; the Balboa 'pleasure ship'. Includes over 175 historic photographs and much more!"--P. 3 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-249) and index.