Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Image of the Dragon Bamboo Slide ride and the Ship Cafe on the Venice Pier, 1947, before being razed.
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View of heavy equipment and workers tearing down the Venice Pier in 1947, in Venice, California, with the remains of the Dragon Bamboo Slide ride at left.
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Image of amusement rides Dragon Bamboo Slide and Bob's roller coaster and the Ship Cafe restaurant on the Venice Pier, 1947, before being razed.
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People standing near a train at a stop for the Venice Miniature Railway on Windward Avenue in Venice, California. Signs seen on buildings say "Mint cafe - Booths" and "Pacific Southwest Bank." A banner that says "Venice" is strewn across the street.
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Image of people with beach umbrellas on the beach near the pier at Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California. Signs on the pier read "Circus," "A new thrill extraordinary the Dragon Slide," "A happy snappy peppy ride the Hey Day", "A round trip of pleasure the Flying Trains."
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View of people on beach and boardwalk, with shops at right. In the distance is Lick Pier (mostly in Venice) and just beyond it, the Ocean Park Pier in Santa Monica. Signs for businesses read "Creighton Hotel," "Denver Hotel," "Ocean Park Pier," "Tango-jumbo," "Dome Theatre," and "Albers waffle flour." View also shows passengers on the Venice electric tram, with canopy, riding on the concrete promenade.
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