The Golden Bull opened in May 1971 on the west side of Coastal Highway between 70th and 71st streets. At 14,000 square feet it immediately became one of Ocean City’s largest restaurants with a seating capacity for 500 guests in the dining room and another 150 in its cocktail lounge. It had an upscale menu… Read more »
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Vanishing Ocean City
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – November 13, 2020
The Plimhimmon was built in 1894 by Rosalie Tilghman Shreve and occupied half a block along the Boardwalk between N. 1st and 2nd streets. Famous for its excellent dining room, guests would spend hours in rocking chairs enjoying the ocean breeze along the hotel’s long shady front porch. In addition to strolls along the Boardwalk,… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – November 6, 2020
Surf mats were popular until boogie boards took over in the late 1970s and many a “baby boomer” learned to the ride the waves on the canvas-covered inflatables.Called “rafts” by the tourists, the locals always referred to them as “surf mats.” Many became quite adept at riding them while kneeling or, in rare cases, even… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – October 30, 2020
Ocean City changed from a seasonal to a year-round resort in the 1970’s. It was a decade of unprecedented growth with a new convention hall, a new bridge across the Assawoman Bay, high rise condominiums that reminded many of Miami Beach and the election of a legendary mayor.Convention Hall was dedicated on April 18, 1970… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – October 23, 2020
The Monticello Hotel was located on the southeast corner of 3rd Street and Baltimore Avenue. It drew much of its clientele from visitors arriving by bus at the Trailways Station a block away.The Dinner Bell Restaurant occupied the ground floor of the four-story frame building and was one of Ocean City’s most popular restaurants in the… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – October 16, 2020
Granville D. Trimper was the grandson of Windsor Resorts/Trimper’s Rides founder Daniel B. Trimper. Long active in the family business, he was the public face of the famous amusement park for many years prior to his death in 2008. Granville is credited with bringing rides such as the Tidal Wave roller coaster and the Himalaya… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – October 9, 2020
Jack’s Taxi service was located on the northwest corner of Worcester Street in the old section of downtown. It was one of just a handful of businesses owned by an African-American in the heavily segregated Ocean City of the post-World War II era.John W. “Jack” Smack (1903-1973) kept his taxis clean and in tip-top condition…. Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – October 2, 2020
In June 1990, Ocean City attempted to build the “world’s largest sandcastle” with hopes that it would make the Guinness Book of Records.Built on the beach at North Division Street, it was over 40 feet tall and was visible from the Route 50 Bridge. A light show was featured at night. The big castle attracted… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – September 25, 2020
Ocean City in 1946 was a much different town than the resort we know today. Both the city limits and the Boardwalk ended at 15th Street and fewer than 950 people lived there fulltime. There was no Inlet Parking Lot, no Convention Center and no rides on the Pier. The tourist season ran from Memorial… Read more »
Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – September 18, 2020
Ocean City’s original Pier building was completed in 1907 on the Boardwalk at Wicomico Street. In addition to shops and a dancing pavilion, it also featured a theatre and several refreshment stands. It was also the entrance to the Ocean City Fishing Pier.The building was raised 10 feet above the beach and built on wooden… Read more »