STEEL PIER

Steel Pier , the OLD STEEL PIER was a Magical Place. It, nor the World will Never be the same, just as the lost innocence of our childrens youths will never be the same, thanks to people like George W Bush ...and other WAR MONGERS!

STEEL PIER , Atlantic City N.J. , Steel Pier will always be a Magical place to those of us that were lucky enough to spend a day on the "Pier". I was lucky enough to " grow up" on Steel Pier , first job, first dance with a girl, first kiss , first feelings of independence and freedom wandering the Pier from Entrance to Ballroom, knowing everyone & everything in-between , Somehow those days seemed a bit safer for kids and families ...a bit gentler.....WOW , I really miss those days... Don't you ?

WE Know , " Steel Pier" , will be open one more year,2007 so use up those tickets you have stashed. ! I only told you what I HEARD last year from the top last year, and I WAS RIGHT guys wasn't I ? NO.. Its not "MY Steel Pier " . nor my Grandmothers Steel Pier . It is a basic carnival ,not much else you can do when you dont own the property and are at the whim of Donalds hair whats going to happen next. I t would cost at least 150$ admission each just to do what the Hamids & others did for us for 50Cents & a Dollar back then . For ME , Steel Pier died when the Pier Burnt Down , Bring back some real SHOWMEN to Atlantic City ! Hey Tony , You Guys , dont you think charging 3$ to play a GAME or 5$ to ride a Clanky Ride is a Rip ? How about going out the last year IN STYLE and making your prices AFFORDABLE to FAMILIES for your last Hurrah . maybe you too will be remembered as fondly as George Hamid , Larry Alper & the Steinbergs are on sites like this .I cant wait till the Condos get built,, I will be thje first in line and I want an INLET View !

Diving Horse Link Sent by Dave Brown , THANKS Dave..." MMMmm they're soooo good , when you wake up in the morning , theyre gonna make you wanna ...JUMP Right outta bed ! " We didnt forget !

Here is a pic of the Diving bell with the A quarama sign behind it. And the boardwalk. And two from the dog circus show. They are from the summer of 1968 and thats me in the pic.

Jim Ellis Contributed the picture above and the pics below Click the thumbnail picture below for the full size pic .THANK YOU!

I could not wait to post these so here are the latest pictures that were sent in by JIM ELLIS . THANKS JIM ! We appreciate it.:-) ..3 more pics 3-20-06 THANK U !

This is a note from Jim, our most recent person to share his photos with us :

"I'm touched by your enthusiasm over those photos, and your kindest words. I am deeply grateful. Your happiness and the happiness of others who visit your site, are the greatest compliment I can receive. Just add them to your pictures. I just wish I had more. I will ask around though. If I can get my hands on some pictures that others may have, I will, with their permission, pass them on to you, and tell you who the rightful owners are.

I remember staying in a place on Oriental Avenue several times. I choose to omit the name of the place. It certainly wasn't the greatest on earth but, when you can't afford an upscale hotel, you do what you must. The "elders" among us used to listen to WFPG fm. There was a guy who called himself "Captain John" if I recall. Of course us hooligans tuned into the South Jersey Giant, the Boss 1340 WMID. In later years, I recall the Budweiser beachcomber show. On WFPG, FM. Stu Sachs was the midnight guy I believe. (did I spell his name right?)

I saw acts on Steel Pier like The 4 seasons. Smokey Robinson and the miracles. The Bee Gees. I enjoyed the Steel Pier. Come rain or shine, the sun always shined inside. For a modest fee, you had all day things to do. Things that everybody could do. I enjoyed the General Motors exhibit. Especially sitting in the cars I could never afford then. We used to haunt a place on the boardwalk called pokerino. If I recall, the address there was 539 Boardwalk?

I just wish Atlantic City would build piers similar to what we had. I'm not knocking Casino gambling at all. I just have the opinion that Atlantic City has a very proud past, and that past should not be limited to a museum. I would love to see a new, old Steel Pier. I would love it to be built with the original blueprints. I think it's a sad mistake not having several amusement piers there.

I'm 54 years old. I live in Delaware county, Pa. Raised 4 step kids. I love visiting Walt Disney World. Been there 7 times now. I have taken thousands of pictures there. I can't wait to go back.

Marty, thanks again for your kindest words & enthusiasm. Use those photos in any capacity you see fit. I just hope that others who see them will like them as much as you do. That's a reward all in itself.

Jim" Contact Jim Ellis thru our Guestbook

NOTE : Bobby Jones passed Recently ,Feb 2006 . Bobby was a Friend that took me in as a 15 year old runaway , gave me a job , a meal and a Mentor for many years .WHAT A SALESMAN & Showman! . His choice of lifestyle was different from mine but that's what helps make my Crayon Box so full of colors .The Characters that I have met through life that never passed judgment on me as I didn't on them. Those of you that have passed judgment on me or others because of Skin Color, Lifestyle or the way we do things "Rain on You "as AMOS would say .

Johns Pics , Him with his favorite Comedians & his First" Garage" band..Looks like a YARD band! :-)

Ok John , I gave u front page , I will give you YOUR OWN Video page when its here..THANKS , Marty

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Here are our latest Pictures from the collection of AJ , Alan J Franklin. Kath, AJ thinks you will enjoy these! THANK YOU AJ !,

Great morning shot of Steeplechase Pier. You can see the skeleton of the HIMALAYA across from the Roller Coaster . Yo AMOS!

Thats me...Marty Morley, Steel Pier & Steeplechase Pier Employee, at 17 years old .

Thanks & bye for now... Marty Morley, Please E-Mail me @ Martinmorley@aol.com with your comments .

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