OC’s original haunted walk-through When visitors of Ocean City’s famous boardwalk think of memorable icons from the past, the Morbid Manor haunted house on the pier undoubtedly comes…
Ocean City Oddities
Ocean City Oddities: The Story of Laffing Sal
For decades, Laffing Sal was the star feature at Jester’s Fun House, one of Ocean City’s most memorable 20th century amusement attractions located on Wicomico Street off the boardwalk.…
Ocean City Oddities: Final Days at 65th Street Slide ‘N Ride
It has been nearly a decade since the 65th Street Slide ‘N Ride witnessed its last smile or heard its last laugh after closing its doors for good in…
Ocean City Oddities: The iconic Ocean Gallery (“It’s Astounding!”)
Ocean Gallery is one of Ocean City’s original oddities, and it’s not just odd because it’s an art gallery — It’s odd because it’s Ocean Gallery. It needs no…
Ocean City Oddities: Playland Amusement Park on 65th Street
In 1965, construction was completed on Ocean Playland Amusement Park on 65th street bayside, on a large peninsula-type lot that protruded out into the bay at a price…
Ocean City Oddities: A Photo Journey of OC’s South End Through the Decades
Often referred to as the heart and hub of town, Ocean City’s “South End” at the Inlet has been hosting families and making memories for well over a…
Ocean City Oddities: Boardwalk Fire of 2008
March 30, 2018 marks the 10-year anniversary of a nine-alarm fire that spread down Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk destroying the Dough Roller restaurant and severely damaging Marty’s Playland…
Ocean City Oddities: Bill Tracy, OC’s Original Dark Ride Bat Boy
Bill Tracy, legendary dark ride designer and industry leader for his time, was a mysterious man with a passion for unique artistry. It’s not widely known that Tracy…
Ocean City Oddities: The Bearded Salesman
One salesman still stands Step back in time with this 1964 advertisement from the International Fiberglass Company out of Venice, California that featured many large figures produced by the company,…
Ocean City Oddities: The Genie is Out of the Bottle
After over four decades, the giant genie down at Trimper’s Rides and Amusements has finally been let out of the bottle. One of the park’s iconic funhouses –…
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