At Remember the Roxy, OrangeTV's other blog, OTV posts this 1950s photo of old Playland Pier at what is now Independence Pointer. I've been here awhile -- since September 1984 -- but I don't remember Playland Pier. Anyone out there who does?

Native resident Jeanne Helstrom recalls on my Facebook page: "I remember Playland Pier! I used to go there a lot when I was little - first grade, even!! A big pier that went out over the water with all kinds of rides, an arcade, snack stands, and a beautiful carousel. Swings that went around and looped out over the water at the end of the pier. Those were the days!!