Crystal Beach - through the years
This is a photo of Bay Beach which appeared as a postcard circa 1950. You can see the the Royal Dance Hall/Bathouse was still in operation then. It later was subdivided into apartments and in 2006 after sitting vacant for several years a portion of it collapsed causing the building to be torn down though the concrete foundation remains today. To this day Bay Beach still draws this type of crowd on most warm sunny summer days.
This is a better photo of the Royal Dance Hall and Bathhouse. In the right side of the photo you can see the roof of the present day refreshment stand. You may also notice a thin inner tube being used by the young boy in the foreground of the photo which would seem to be from a 1930s vehicle.
This is an early photo of Crystal Beach taken in the 1910s. You will notice the two women walking on the beach in their bathing robes which was to cover their bare legs and arms. Modesty was very important in this time period.
The old Glasgow House on Derby Rd.
An early 1900s photo of a cottage some place 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.
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.
A group of bathers circa 1920. Notice the cottages 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 circa 1920 Notice the old bathhouse in the background.
A postcard of Crystal Beach in the 1910s.
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 photo was taken at the beginning of the 20th Century on Derby Rd.
This is Derby Rd. two decades later.
The "Backety-Back" was the earliest of the roller coasters that was built in the park.
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.