Steeplechase Pier was an amusement pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA.
History
The pier was destroyed by a fire on February 14, 1932.[1] It was subsequently rebuilt.
Steeplechase pier closed to the public in 1986. The pier was destroyed in a fire on December 10, 1988 along with a restaurant and a vacant amusement arcade building.[2] The remains of the pier were demolished in 1996.[3]
Defunct coasters
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roller Coaster | Unknown | 1967[4] | Unknown | Unknown |
Defunct attractions
| Name | Manufacturer | Type | Opened | Closed | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calypso | Unknown | Unknown | 1967[4] | Unknown | Unknown |
| Ferris Wheel | Unknown | Ferris Wheel | 1914[5] | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sky Ride | Unknown | Ropeway | 1964[6] | Unknown | Unknown |
References
- ↑ "$500,000 Fire Razes Steeplechase Pier At Atlantic City". Brooklyn Eagle. 1932-02-15. p. 17. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ "Fire destroys Steeplechase Pier". Press of Atlantic City. 1988-12-11. p. 1. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ "Plan to allow gaming on Atlantic City piers put on hold". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 1997-06-19. p. 2. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Article clipped from Press of Atlantic City". Press of Atlantic City. 1967-07-01. p. 5. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ "Ferris Wheel for Steeplechase Pier". Atlantic City Sunday Press the Sunday Gazette. 1914-07-05. p. 11. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
- ↑ "New 'Sky Ride' To Open Today". Press of Atlantic City. 1964-05-30. p. 7. Retrieved 2025-02-23.