Boardwalk Santa Cruz
Boardwalk Santa Cruz
Boardwalk Santa Cruz
Boardwalk Santa Cruz
Plank walkways along shores are portrayed as romantic in movies and indicative of lazy days strolling by the water. In 1865, John Leibrant constructed a public bathhouse built near the famous landmark. Bathhouses became extremely popular around Santa Cruz. Visitors were educated of the healing properties of immersing themselves in salt water. Picture stands, shops, and restaurants began to crop up around this area adding the history of the Santa Cruz boardwalk.
By the turn of the century, Fred W. Swanton who was a well-known promoter decided to build a casino and plank walkway, which opened Read the rest of this entry »