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The Pier
The Pier at Old Orchard Beach, Maine was first opened to the public on July 2, 1898. The 1825 foot structure was built with three pavilions at a cost of $38,000.

In November 1898 the pier and casino were partially destroyed by a storm . The casino was rebuilt in 1899. In August 1907 the entrance was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1908 only to have one of the pavilions swept away by a storm in March, 1909 leading to the casino shortened by a 1,000 feet.

Over the years storms continued to destroy parts of the pier causing the casino to be razed in 1970. A blizzard in 1978 destroyed the remainder of the pier.

The pier as it is now was re-opened in 1980.

As a child my family vacationed in the Wells, Maine area and we went up to Old Orchard Beach to play Skeeball and some of the Palace Playland games. I was never allowed to go to the pier. Much too adult for a pre-teen. My memory of Old Orchard Beach was that it was pretty seedy. Still is, but there are a few glimmers

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Coastal piers such as this are always targets of the wrath of nature from the sea but somehow we always rebuild them again and again. Love your angle and perspective to include the textures of the beach, the wave action of the sea and that amazing sky. This is the total package Dave. Well done my friend. (ps I did not know we had green coffee beans for weight loss. Don't believe it.) Rock on.


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October 23, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Looks great now, especially from this perspective! Well done!


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October 23, 2012

 

John Connolly
  A wonderful story telling old structure David! A wonderful time of day for this excellent capture, and thanks for the history!


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October 23, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi David,Nice info and a beautiful capture my friend.I'll be up in New England next month!!!


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October 23, 2012

 

Anthony G. Comella
  Terrific viewing and a wonderful history! Spot on!!


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October 23, 2012

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Wonderful perspective and details David!,
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October 23, 2012

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  That pier sure has had a lot of history David, thanks for sharing that and your beautiful image of it.


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October 23, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Superb clarity, lighting, perspective, mood & scene! Exceptional job! Liked the info too,Dave.


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October 23, 2012

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Beautiful light, detail & composition on this historic pier, David!


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October 23, 2012

 
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  Excellent pov , colors and capture, David. Love this!


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October 23, 2012

 

Michelle Alton
  A glorious capture that proves that "You CAN go back!" Also loved reading the description of its history and your memories.


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October 23, 2012

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  David, gorgeous


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October 23, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  Love it!


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October 24, 2012

 

Douglas Pignet
  lovely capture w/beautiful colors


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October 24, 2012

 
- Ken Smith

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  I like the lightning in this, Dave. Nicely done...excellent comp!


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October 24, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  a cool view!


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October 24, 2012

 

Mike Clime
  Wow, what a neat old pier and wonderful info about it too, David!


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October 24, 2012

 

David Phalen
  Thank you all VERY much!!


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October 24, 2012

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Beautifully seen and captured...wonderful light, tones and detail. Love the pier and hope to see this one again.


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October 24, 2012

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful shot, and love the history


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October 25, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  What a wonderful find Dave, love tghe diagonal lindes and also the history! Hope all is well with you!

jo ann c.


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October 25, 2012

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  David, congratulations


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November 29, 2012

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations for your beautiful finalist!


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November 29, 2012

 
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  Excellent finalist. Congrats, David. Hope to see gold on this.


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November 30, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi David,Big Congratulations my friend on this beautiful finalist!!!!


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November 30, 2012

 

Gary Lange
  Congrats Dave!!!


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November 30, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats and very best luck. On this awesome finalist!!,


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November 30, 2012

 
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  Congratulations on well deserved finalist, David


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November 30, 2012

 

Katherine Kuhn
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, David!


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November 30, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS David on this wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <><


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November 30, 2012

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Love everything about this Dave, especially the history. Huge congrats on this gorgeous finalist.


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November 30, 2012

 

John Connolly
  Congratulations on your finalist David! Nice work!!


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November 30, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Such an excellent scene, Dave. Congratulations on your finalist.


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November 30, 2012

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, David!


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November 30, 2012

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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  Awesome textures, lines, and tones. Very visually appealing. Congrats, David!


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November 30, 2012

 
- Michele Peterson

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  A very interesting place! Love the clarity throughout the photo. Congratulations on the finalist!


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November 30, 2012

 

David Phalen
  Thank you all very much!!


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December 01, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  I missed one! A late congrats!! :) Better late than never!


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December 01, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 2 FABULOUS FINALISTS this month, King Davey Pooh!!!!! WTG, my friend!!! :)
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December 01, 2012

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  WTG David..Huge congratulations on a fantastic finalist !!


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December 01, 2012

 
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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!


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December 02, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Wooo hoooo! Congrats Dave! What a well deserved month for you!!

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December 03, 2012

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


To my photo friend:
Look back with pride,
Look forward with excitement,
Enjoy the success of the day.
CONGRATULATIONS! Merna


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December 04, 2012

 
- Jill Odice

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  Congrats on your finalist David! This looks like a great place full of nice memories! Somehow I didn't think it was in Columbus :-)


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December 04, 2012

 
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