Ocean City was established as a resort in 1875 and for years the Boardwalk has been walked on and enjoyed by many. If you’ve ever visited, you probably have wondered what the Boardwalk of Ocean City, MD used to look like, say 10, 20, or even 50 years ago. For those of you who have wished to go back in time for a glimpse of an earlier Ocean City, Maryland, I complied some interesting findings for you! Take a look at some of the cool pics Ocean City aficionados have taken and shared over the years.
Fun fact: around it’s early ages, Ocean City, MD was referred to as the “ladies resort to the ocean”
1900’s
Image by Trimper’s Haunted House via website
The Pier Building in 1910. Built in 1907 for entertainment, it contained a dance pavillion, a skating rink, a pool room, bowling alleys, and refreshment booths.
Image by Trimper’s Haunted House via website
Visitors hanging out on the beach in 1911. As you can see from the tourists in the water, it’s beach season, and yes, those are their bathing suits!
1920’s
Image by Dolle’s Candyland Inc. via Pinterest
An Image Dolle’s Candies on Wicomico St. and the Boardwalk. Dolle’s is an Ocean City icon that has transcended time wonderfully.
1930’s
Image by Chrissy Thompson via Pinterest
You may recognize this… It’s Ripley’s Believe it Or Not! Can you spot the Pier in the background? This is right next to where the Dew Tour currently sets up.
Image by Trimper’s Haunted House via website
1936, The Ball Room was located on the second floor of the Pier Building. What class!
1950’s
Image by Robin Olson via Pinterest
The Pier Ballroom again. Are you noticing how much it keeps changing? When this photo was taken, Fats Domino was topping the charts with his hit “The Fat Man”. Oh how the music has changed, wait a second, is that Macklemore or just some woman wearing a fur coat?!?
Image by Maureen Kimmitt via Pinterest
A Bandstand on Somerset St. Hmm, so this is where Concerts On The Beach in OCMD got started! Certainly looked a lot different back then.
1960’s
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Hey! That’s the Carousel! Back then, The Carousel was known as Bobby Bakers Carousel and hosted many politicians during their getaways to Ocean City. Back then, The Carousel was the only business located in North Ocean City and paved the way for future hotels and condominiums.
Image by Trimper’s Haunted House via website
1960, Rides on the Pier look a lot like the rides today. Who can spot the ghost Busters mobile disguised in wood paneling? Do you think they celebrated Sunfest back then?
1970’s
Image by Shari Clayton Handley via Pinterest
An Ocean City, MD postcard featuring 5 and 10 cents Edwards on the Boardwalk. Even 40 years ago bike riding was a OCMD past time.
Image by Trimper’s Haunted House via website
Looks like the Pier has always been a busy destination in Ocean City, MD
You may have noticed that a decade is missing…If you have any cool pictures of Ocean City, Maryland from the 40s you’d like to share on our facebook page please do! We would love to see them!
Thanks for sharing your time with us to take a stroll down memory lane. If you liked this post, please let us know on our facebook page and we will write more like it. Thanks again! Don’t forget to book your Summer Vacation soon, before it’s just a memory!
