The Pike amusement park was officially opened on the beach in Long Beach on July 4, 1902. Also known as the "Walk of a Thousand Lights," it became one of the most popular amusement parks on the west coast. After World War II, it was expanded and renamed Nu-Pike. It was closed in 1979.
These postcards are from the Museum's extensive collection. These and many other Pike postcards are collected in the Souvenir Picture Postcard Album of the Long Beach Pike, Album Number Two, available at Long Beach bookstores or through the Museum.
Pike, with Bisby's Spiral Airship, a 1915 Thrill Ride
Bath House, 1910
Bamboo Slide, 1920s
Jackrabbit Racer, circa 1920 - 1930
Virginia Park, 1940s
Looking East From Cedar, 1948
Nu-Pike Midway, 1960s
The Cyclone Racer
Laff in the Dark
Here are some other Pike-related sites:
Pike Website: www.millikanalumni.com/Pike/
Pictures with comments www.geocities.com/musicfornimrods/nupike.htm
Pike Timeline www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/citygov/piketimeline2.htm
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