Crystal Beach

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The old Glasgow House on Derby Rd.in wintertime.

This is a turn of the 20th Century cottage that was located somewhere in Crystal Beach

Winger's Meat Market was a family business located on Erie Rd. This photo appears to be from the beginning of the 20th Century. You will notice by the sign on the wagon that the Wingers not only sold from the store but also delivered their product in the local community.

2007 3 on 3 Basketball Champions

If all young athletes displayed the determination of these young competitors while also never losing the spirit of sportsmanship, youth sports would be a better place. Their hard fought ballgame was highlighted by great shooting, strong rebounding, pressure defense but most importantly the handshake at the end of the game signifying the mutual respect of both teams.

This is photo of a group of 1920s bathers here at Crystal Beach. You can notice the same cottages up on the hill behind them.

This photo was taken at a studio in Crystal Beach sometime around the 1910-20 decade. You can notice the painted background of the Pier and the sand brought in and used in the studio to make the photo look like is was taken outdoors. This was a time when the average American or Canadian did not own a camera and so they had to rely on a studio for their photographs.

This photo was taken in the mid 1920's on the beach in front of the bath house.

A postcard view of Crystal Beach in the early part of the 20th Century

This photo shows the beach as it was after WWII. The photo was taken from the bathhouse and shows a lifeguard tower, swing ride in the water that dated back to the 1930s, and a few tropical type structures to provide shade for those looking to get out of the summer sun. Off to the far left of the photo you can see Bay Beach and the Casino Bathhouse that was torn down in June of 2006.

These photos are of the storm of October 2006 in the Cherryhill Blvd area.

This is the corner of Erie and Derby Rds. at the turn of the 20th Century.

The Backety-Back was the earliest of the roller coasters that would be built in the park.

Derby Rd. shown in 1921.

This photo was taken at the beginning of the 20th Century. Notice the pier in the background and the number of people that are on it. Also the slide directly behind them.

This photo also from the turn of the 20th Century shows the waterslide and what was to be called a toboggan run. The shot is taken from the rail of one of the ships bringing visitors to the beach.

A third view of the "water slide" and pier this time from the beach. By the dress of the people on the beach it would seem this was taken at the turn of the 20th Century. You can also see the Customs/Immigration booth on the Pier set up to check the passengers departing the in coming boats.

This is a circa 1940s photo of Erie Rd. showing a few of the businesses that were located there at that time.

One of the PK Hummingbird musicians gives an impromtu lesson during their concert break.

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