Uploaded: October 23, 2012 09:31:36
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
Exif: F Number: 20, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 43.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Emile Abbott
October 23, 2012
Monnie Ryan October 23, 2012
Looks great now, especially from this perspective! Well done! #10381058John Connolly October 23, 2012
A wonderful story telling old structure David! A wonderful time of day for this excellent capture, and thanks for the history! #10381159Robert R. Goodman October 23, 2012
Hi David,Nice info and a beautiful capture my friend.I'll be up in New England next month!!! #10381196Anthony G. Comella October 23, 2012
Terrific viewing and a wonderful history! Spot on!! #10381261
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas
October 23, 2012
Claudia Kuhn
October 23, 2012
Patrick Rouzes
October 23, 2012
Katherine Kuhn October 23, 2012
Beautiful light, detail & composition on this historic pier, David! #10381493
Tammy M. Anderson
October 23, 2012
Michelle Alton October 23, 2012
A glorious capture that proves that "You CAN go back!" Also loved reading the description of its history and your memories. #10381593Stan Kwasniowski October 23, 2012
David, gorgeous #10381695
Stefania Barbier
October 24, 2012
Douglas Pignet October 24, 2012
lovely capture w/beautiful colors #10381821
Ken Smith
October 24, 2012
Tiia Vissak October 24, 2012
a cool view! #10382215Mike Clime October 24, 2012
Wow, what a neat old pier and wonderful info about it too, David! #10382366David Phalen October 24, 2012
Thank you all VERY much!! #10382710
Marilyn K. Lincecum
October 24, 2012
Joy Rector October 25, 2012
beautiful shot, and love the history #10383382JO ANN CLEVELAND October 25, 2012
What a wonderful find Dave, love tghe diagonal lindes and also the history! Hope all is well with you!jo ann c. #10383601
Stan Kwasniowski November 29, 2012
David, congratulations #10438925
Stefania Barbier
November 29, 2012
Tammy M. Anderson
November 30, 2012
Robert R. Goodman November 30, 2012
Hi David,Big Congratulations my friend on this beautiful finalist!!!! #10440129Gary Lange November 30, 2012
Congrats Dave!!! #10440773Ellen Hodges November 30, 2012
Huge congrats and very best luck. On this awesome finalist!!, #10441360
Emile Abbott
November 30, 2012
Katherine Kuhn November 30, 2012
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, David! #10441587
Nancy L. Green
November 30, 2012
Mary Beth Aiello
November 30, 2012
John Connolly November 30, 2012
Congratulations on your finalist David! Nice work!! #10442114
Mitch Spence
November 30, 2012
Marijana Fajgl November 30, 2012
Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, David! #10442365
Guy D. Biechele
November 30, 2012
Michele Peterson
November 30, 2012
David Phalen December 01, 2012
Thank you all very much!! #10444895Tammy Espino December 01, 2012
I missed one! A late congrats!! :) Better late than never! #10445671Lorna Shutter December 01, 2012
Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 2 FABULOUS FINALISTS this month, King Davey Pooh!!!!! WTG, my friend!!! :)
Marilyn K. Lincecum
December 01, 2012
Carol Eade
December 02, 2012
JO ANN CLEVELAND December 03, 2012
Wooo hoooo! Congrats Dave! What a well deserved month for you!!jo ann c. #10448560
Merna L. Nobile December 04, 2012
To my photo friend:
Look back with pride,
Look forward with excitement,
Enjoy the success of the day.
CONGRATULATIONS! Merna
#10450666
Jill Odice
December 04, 2012
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