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Home Search My WebLink About A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end A tropical hurrican destroyed nearly 300 feet of pier and destroyed the Sun Parlor Aerial color view of the 1990s rebuild of the pier, demolition began in October 1990. Pier reopened during the Pierfest 92 grand opening ceremony, July 17-19, 1992 Aerial color view of the 1990s rebuild of the pier, demolition began in October 1990. Pier reopened during the Pierfest 92 grand opening ceremony, July 17-19, 1992 (3)Aerial of construction of new pier Aerial photo of beach, pier and downtown Huntington Aerial photo of beach, pier and south parking lots Aerial photo of people watching surf contest from pier Aerial photo of the new pier Aerial shot of the beach in 1961 showing the pier and downtown area Aerial view of the pier and downtown area. The arches over Main and PCH are visible at the base of the pier.Artistic snapshot of pier pilings Artistic snapshot of pier pilings and surf Artists rendering of Pier Plaza drawings in color BEACH & PIER Beach scene with bathers in water Checking air hoses on hardhat diver. A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.Checking diving equipment on hardhat diver. A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.Children playing on sand while adults watch Close up of man checking air hoses on hardhat diver. A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.Close up of man checking faceplate of diver. A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.Color photo of construction of new pier Color photo of construction of new pier (3)Color photo of crowded pier during Romp on the Deck event Color photo of destroyed pier with lifeguard tower standing alone out to sea Color photo of grand opening of new End Cafe with crowd listening to Peter Green Color photo of large crowd attending Pierfest 1992 Color photo of large crowd on pier watching surfers compete in surf contest Color photo of pier construction Color photo of Ruby's Diner Color photo of Ruby's Diner on pier Color photo of the End Cafe during the storm of 1983 Color photo of the End Cafe taken by George Farquhar Color photo of three surfers and pier at dusk Color photos of grand opening of new End Cafe with Sea Scouts Color Guard Color photos of grand opening of new End Cafe with Sea Scouts Color Guard (3)Color photos of Pier Plaza taken by Robin Kinsler Color photos of Pier Plaza taken by Robin Kinsler (10)Color photos of Pier Plaza taken by Robin Kinsler (11)Color photos of Pier Plaza taken by Robin Kinsler (7)Color photos of Pier Plaza taken by Robin Kinsler (8)Color photos of Pier Plaza taken by Robin Kinsler (9)Color photos of reconstruction of pier Color photos of reconstruction of pier (5)Color photos of reconstruction of pier (6)Color photos of reconstruction of pier (7)Color photos of the Pier Plaza taken by Robin Kinsler Color photos of the Pier Plaza taken by Robin Kinsler (3)Construction of Duke's Restaurant near Pier Plaza. Photos taken by Robin Kinsler Construction of first concrete pier Crowds of people on beach and pier watching a surfing contest Damage to HB Pier from 1939 storm Diver entering water. A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.During the 1988 major storm, waves washed over the pier During World War II, the Army took over the pier and installed machine guns, radar and a radio station. The military unit flag was obscured to maintain secrecy.Early photo of Fourth of July on the pier End of Pier cafe, destruction of pier End of Pier Cafe, tall ships, pilings Entrance to the pier with large crowd and Main Street in the background Fisherman and boys on pier with large crowd on beach Fishing from the pier in 1938 Grand opening of the new End Cafe with singing quartette Grand opening ot the new End Cafe with Don MacAllister of HB and Joyce Risner of Seal Beach Great White Fleet off Huntington Beach Group photo of men in front propsed new $70,000 concrete pier, sign indicates bonds to finance the endeavor had been approved by the voters Hardhat diver assisting with pier repair. A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.Hardhat diver in water. A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.Hardhat diver sits in boat with fellow workmen. A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.HB Pier with plunge in the background Huntington Beach Shoreline with swimmers and Wooden Pier - Circa 1910 In 1912 Thomas Talbert convinced the community to spend extra money for a concrete structure. The cost was $70,000 and the pier was in service until 1988.Inside the End Cafe after the 1983 storm. Photo taken by George Farquhar.Inside the End Cafe after the 1983 storm. Photo taken by George Farquhar. (4)Inside the End Cafe after the 1983 storm. Photo taken by George Farquhar. (5)Large fish caught by Henry Brooks standing under pier Low tide with pier in distance Man cleaning barnacles off pier pillars Man driving people to the pier in the "pier jitney" tram Man holding air hose and phone line to diver. A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.Men guiding air hose to diver in water. A hardhat diver performed underwater restoration on the pier in 1939. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.Ocean view of the pier and surf Original wooden municipal pier looking inland - 04-07-1906 Outside view of the End Cafe after the 1983 storm. Photo taken by George Farquhar.Outside view of the End Cafe after the 1983 storm. Photo taken by George Farquhar. (3)People enjoying pier and some fishing. Note large ship in background.People fishing and visiting on pier People walking on pier with view of crowded beach in the background People walking on rustic boardwalk with lifeguard station and pier in distance Photo of end of pier looking inland Photo of HB Pier during the 1950s Photo of old pier taken from Pacific Coast Highway Photo of the 1910 wooden pier Photo two shows the pier dedication in July of 1992 Photo two shows the pier dedication in July of 1992 (3)Pier, aerial view Pier, boardwalk, Lifeguard station, twig fence Pier, downtown, Pavilion, post card Pier, Tower Zero, Duke's, beach Pier, Tower Zero, Duke's, beach (3)Pierfest 92 - July 17-19, 1992 - grand opening of the rebuilt pier Public fishing on pier with Sunshine Cafe at end Removing part of damaged buildings from 1983 storm Snapshot looking south from the pier with lifeguard headquarters and concession stand in distance Snapshot of beach and pier after the 1983 storm that destroyed The End Cafe Snapshot of beach from Pacific Coast Highway Snapshot of beach with pier and lifeguard stations in background Snapshot of entrance to pier with people riding bicycles Snapshot of old pier after 1933 earthquake. Note damage to pier pilings.Snapshot of pier and people surfing in water Snapshot of pier and rustic boardwalk Snapshot of pier from Pacific Coast Highway Snapshot of pier looking inland Snapshot of pier with Sunshine Cafe at end of pier. The pier was constructed in 1933 and destroyed in 1939 storm that destroyed 250 feet of end of pier.Snapshot of waves crashing beneath pier South side od new pier with old lifeguard tower and Ruby's Diner at end South side of the old pier with lifeguard tower and junior lifeguard headquarters South side of the old pier with lifeguard tower and junior lifeguard headquarters (3)Steam driven pile driver used during construction of the original wooden pier Storm damage with the end of the pier gone Surfer competing in the High tide surfing contest with end of pier in background Surfer shooting the pier Surfing contest with large crowds on pier and beach Taken before the modernization of the late 1960s began along the beach front The End Cafe, pier The End Cafe, pier (3)The End Cafe, pier (4)The Ultimate Challenge statue Two color postcards showing new pier and Ruby's Diner Umbrella rentals south of the Plunge Vintage photo of folks walking along a wooden pier.Vintage photo of the concrete pier showing Tips Tackle Shop When the new pier opened in 1914, it was the longest and highest municipal pier in the world. The pier soon became the social focal point in Huntington Beach. The City band gave concerts on the sand during the 1920s.With mule power, a steam-driven pile driver, and men working with humble tools, the original wooden pier was constructed in 1903. a more permanent concrete pier was completed in 1914.Workman repairing pier after 1939 storm. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.Workmen repairing pier after 1939 storm. A rare tropical hurricane demolished buildings and tore 294 feet off the pier end.