ABANDONED CONTINUES
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The abandoned structure
pictured to the left was created by unknown artists.
I believe it was built by Bill Tracy's Amusement Display
Associates (or the Tracy Gang as they called themselves).
This 3 dimensional model stands over 7 feet high and
was constructed to promote the Whacky Shack dark ride
in the early 60's. For many years it stood in the lobby
of Hunt's Strand Theatre on the Boardwalk. I was fortunate
to have saved this piece from landing in the trash heap
and it is now a part of my personal collection. Some
close-up shots are pictured below.
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Some of the chariots from the double-decker Carousel
on Sportland Pier.
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Pictured above is the Goonie
Bird emerging from his egg on Hunt's Pier's Jungleland ride.
Years later I managed to save the egg but the goonie bird flew
the coop.
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Pictured above is another
artifact from Sportland Pier. This demon is shown in the photo
below creeping above the left dormer of Dr. Bloods Horror House.
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The photo above was sent in by Perry Weaver.
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Pictured are the Dancing Girls
from the Keystone Kops dark ride on Hunt's Pier, battered
and broken and long forgotten. I was told they were
stored in a trailer and destined for the trash bin.
I immediately arranged to purchase them and am currently
restoring them to their original beauty.
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What was left of the Hell
Hole remained on Sportland Pier for many years. Over the past
year this too has disappeared.
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The photo below was sent in by John
Brennan of Laurel and Hardy Central.
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At one time the large figure
pictured to the left stood on Sportland Pier. Shown
above and below as he looks today. Like so many others
it has become a relic.
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