Local Art Walk

Oceanside Pier

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Melchoir Pieper, 1894

western end of Pier View Way

📸 2014 © Brigid Parsons

The current pier is the 6th for Oceanside, built in 1987. The first pier was constructed in 1888 and was located at the end of Wisconsin Street. In 1894, the pier was rebuilt at the present location. Other piers were built in 1903, 1927 and 1947. The concrete approach, ramp and stairs were built in 1927.  - from Oceanside Historical Society

Total length of 1,954 feet (596 m)

 

Oceanside Welcoming Arches

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Created 1978, dedicated 1982

south end of bridge at Flying Bridge on Coast Hwy

📸 2014 © Brigid Parsons

Quote on the structure attributed to Lorraine Shaffer:

"The welcoming Arches were conceived from a wish that Oceanside's visitors receive a welcome reflecting the beauty, bounty and heritage of this area.

Realizing where there is privilege there is also obligation, this entrance edifice was built by the voluntary generosity of the people of Oceanside"