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The Old Midway, circa 1980


1984 Women's Olympic Marathon


Gold Medalist Joan Benoit leads the way


Rebuilding begins on the Pier


Big cranes lifting steel pilings


Laying the deck of Pacific Park


The Big Wheel arrives by truck


Work on Pacific Park Fun Zone


Ferris Wheel cups in the parking lot


Construction behind the Playtime Arcade


Two Ferris Wheels on Santa Monica Pier


The new kiddie rides are installed


Doreen the Psychic awaits a new home.