Photos below show the evolution of the pier.
Odgers Restaurant (South Pier) 1968 |
Miniature Golf course (North Pier) 1968 |
The photo to the left was taken in 1973 and
shows the section of beach that seperated the two piers. This
parcel of land was eventually purchased by the Morey family allowing
them to connect the piers. The result is shown in the photo to
the right which was taken in 1976. |
Below are various views of
the legendary "Haunted House". To read more about
this attraction CLICK
HERE. |
The grotesque faces pictured
above L and R are sconces recently salvaged from Dante's. These
were originally made for the Haunted House on Morey's Pier. |
The Zipper cage ride was manufactured
by the Chance Company - Photos were taken in 1970. |
Pictured above is the long
lost Exorcist attraction. To read more on this ride check out
the article on its creator - Freddy Mahana. Just CLICK
HERE. |
Pictured above is the Spirit
of 76 attraction. To read more on this ride CLICK
HERE. |
Pictured below is the Planet
of the Apes attraction and how it changed over the years. To
read about what became of the spaceship CLICK
HERE. |
The photo above was submitted by Maureen Anderson who worked on Morey's Surfside Pier from 1974 to 1976. Maureen is pictured in her Star Trek uniform |
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The Jumbo Jet steel coaster was added in 1976.
The billboard that advertised the new ride is pictured below
and was located on the roof of Curley's Fries. |
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