Trimper's Haunted House

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Ocean Playland Amusement Park - an original 1965 advertisement for Ocean Playland Amusement Park, which was located on 65th street bayside. Ocean Playland was home to Tracy’s Ghost Ship, which included many unique Tracy stunts that were incorporated into the Haunted House during its expansion in 1988.

Jolly Roger Amusement Park - A full-page ad for Jolly Roger Amusement Park from the summer 1987 issue of Ocean City Resort Guide that includes an illustration of Morbid Manor which strangly has a title of "Vampire of the Year."

Jolly Roger, "The Family Playground" - A classic ad from a 1967 issue of The Resorter promoting Jolly Roger Amusement Park.

71st St. Ocean Lanes - A classic ad from a 1967 issue of The Resorter promoting the "brand new" 10-pin bowling lanes!

Trimper's Inlet Lodge - A classic ad from a 1967 issue of The Resorter promoting Trimper's Inlet Lodge establishment.

Top Location on Ocean Front - For all of you OC history buffs out there, check out this awesome advertisement from the August 11, 1962 issue of Amusement Business where 18,500 square feet of the pier is actually being offered for lease! Talk about going way back!

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After Trimper's received a tax break, Jolly Roger Amusement Park, located on 30th street, wanted in on the action. View articles: 1 | 2

Morbid Manor on the Pier
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 -scanned newspaper articles regarding the fire that destroyed Morbid Manor, which was originally located on the Pier as part of the Jolly Roger Amusement Park company.

Hollywood Wax Museum on the Pier
1 | 2 | 3 - An article from the September 8, 1995 issue of the Beachcomber announcing the closing of the Hollywood Wax Museum in the Pier building, which was only open for four years.

Tearing down Doughroller Mini Golf Course (Previously Paradise Cove Golf	New Street Light Project in OC (1999)
Nor' Easter of Late 90's	Hats off to the Commander Hotel (Hotel Closing
Installing the new arch at Division Street	OC: The Past
Carousel hotel up for auction 1 \| 2

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