Ocean Beach Municipal Pier - San Diego, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 32° 44.829 W 117° 15.214
11S E 476245 N 3623284
One of many historical markers in San Diego, California.
Waymark Code: WM16JCA
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
Views: 1

The plaque says, "Originally named San Diego Fishing Pier, the Ocean Beach Municipal Pier was built in 1966. The OB Pier is the longest concrete pier on the west coast, extending 1,971 feet with a T-shape platform at the end of the pier adding 360 feet to the south and 193 feet to the north. The pier was officially christened and introduced to eager San Diegans on July 2, 1966. Over 7,000 of San Diego's then 600,000 residents showed up to celebrate the opening, including local politicians Mayor Frank Curran and California Governor Edmund G. "Pat" Brown who had the honor of cutting the ribbon. The pier is one of the most visited landmarks in San Diego County welcoming 500,000 visitors annually."
Group that erected the marker: Unknown

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
San Diego, CA, USA


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