These 13 Old Photos Of Oregon's Favorite Beach Town Will Transport You Back In Time
By Catherine Armstrong|Published October 19, 2018
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
Oregon’s coastal towns are the perfect place to spend a weekend relaxing, and they’ve been popular destinations for decades. It’s always interesting to learn about the histories of these little spots, and the Visit Seaside Oregon website has a wonderful history blog written by Nate Burke that’s full of vintage photos and fun facts.
Check out these 13 old photos that will transport you back in time and make you want to visit Seaside as soon as possible.
Did you know that Seaside once had a pier? Pacific Pier stretched out into the ocean from 1904 to 1914, but was eventually so damaged from winter storms that it was torn down.
These lovely ladies look like they've been fishing. They're dressed in matching outfits. Do you suppose they're twins or was there a particular fishing costume back then?
The ladies always love the handsome lifeguards, and these two gentlemen (Clarke Thompson and Wally Hug) were particularly popular. Their furry friend, Bruno, was at the ready to help save lives, too.
Remember when communication from loved ones came in the form of a letter? You had to wait for the postman to deliver it, and in Seaside it could be a long wait. Luckily, all your neighbors were waiting, too, so you had plenty of company.
Funland Arcade is a great place to spend an afternoon, but in the 1930s, families flocked to Playland. A handful of pennies meant an hour of fun at the arcade.
