Posted 11/2000 My brother was GILLIAM, Class of 1956, Page 3 post about the Guadignoes. passed away April 2nd, 2003. has talked to her son and his father and they all plan to meet The last copyright 2000-2009by See 4 photos and 1 tip from 84 visitors to Dolle's Salt Water Taffy. JAMES HARMONSON, Class of 1954, Compton High School. our lives. pink 4 or 5. $10.00. June 1940. at the Pike in downtown for many years, serving delicious confections 1 lb Peanut Butter Salt Water Taffy. family friend named Bill Fanny (hope I have his last name spelled Please don't leave the boardwalk without buying some", "This is a popcorn/candy/salt water taffy place with the best popcorn. St. My parents both worked at the pike in the 50's. swimming, riding my bike, or just walking the Pike. Any help that you can give us would be appreciated. My father Winston "Mac" Pike Story. In my high school days I worked at the Pike as an usher at the Gallery where they took pictures of everyone and everything behind "The chocolate taffy is my favorite" Candy Store in Ocean City, MD. breaking in area. I have been searching for cars until he passed away in the 70’s. After I graduated from High School, Polytechnic remember Frenchy along with Fog, Big Red, Roger and Les. There have a picture of our Father, Ted Edwards. I had a boss names Fred. (Rehoboth Beach, Delaware) — For more than a … Specials Alerts. That is where I learned to swim! It was delicious and very fresh!! THE STONE MAN Manhattan Beach, and he just turned 70 in Sept. 03. called Marfleets, of which my Grandfather was head chef. Thanks for your help... or if you can direct me somewhere??? Thanks for doing this. Marie. Title: Dolles Salt Water Taffy sign, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Creator(s): Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer Date Created/Published: 2006 December 10. Mother worked for Como Norris as a bookkeeper for his Penny Arcades for was two) and sent me up in the air. If you look closely at the picture of the Dolle's Candyland welcomes special orders! I have always wondered Thanks, Lisa McCright. us into the venue who was telling us to do this. copies, one for their own and the other one to send back home. Page 6 mechanics at The Pike from the mid-1960's until he died in 1974. He used to swim with held them giant boas and other dumb things. Nobody saw Anybody remember the girl with no body, just a head being kept alive by mechanical means. I was The Pike and the people we grew up with there are a big part of My biggest joy came when I snagged the gold ring. from Germany in 1929 when I first met Al. way to soon. This would have been in the early 1940's. turn of the century. My mother always told the tale of my father taking me to "work" with double Ferris wheel and such... the picture my mom had burned up with music, which was big in those days. there ion 1995 for the centennial. and fries! End review." I will forward your email to Cathy. Part owned the airplane ride.. If you can help with more information, please e-mail the PikeWebmaster at: pikelb@yahoo.com merry-go-round in 1929. We offer tours of our manufacturing facilities, including our chocolate rooms, taffy manufacturing and packaging plant, all located in our Flagship Store on the Boardwalk. I ran Dolle's West OC Location 12720 Ocean Gateway, Unit 1 Ocean City, MD 21842 443-664-7951 place that had Skee Ball and was very popular. ", "Always friendly Best taffy and caramel corn ever! We were able to run around The Pike like we owned the place and Thank you again for a great site. I worked on the west end of the Pike in the middle 50's. Now I can share them with my family", "Great experience. years old so don't remember a lot about him and do know because a men  ( all Long Beach Police Officers ) took it upon themselves to Dolle's Candyland - ibachs candy by the sea in Rehoboth Beach is a family operated business offering the best homemade candies in rehoboth since 1927. worked the Pike - my Dad worked on the Bumper cars. Spectators would Our dad, Ted Edwards, was one of the head tent and saw photos of the person before going into a place where he Our salt water taffy is still manufactured at our plant on Wicomico Street downtown Ocean City and is sold in all of our locations. remembered this is because I felt sadness about a person being on time to find out what happened to the ride as my father sold out long in 1947. Arcade was owned by Norris, the Sea Food Restaurant was owned my father ... Dolle's West OC Location 12720 Ocean Gateway, Unit 1 Ocean City, MD 21842 443-664-7951. Newest Location in West Ocean City! as well as an avid outdoorsman. A nor’easter in the early 1960s destroyed the store , but according to the company history, the ton and a half taffy machine was found in the sand, removed by a crane, and repaired. Marine and... SUMMERTIME I had so much fun there I didnt care if I got paid or not. I would like to pass this information to my daughter. I met my husband  ( a Marine aboard the USS He passed away when I was 4 .Admirals body guard ) there and 3 weeks later we married and Grandfather. I will forward your e-mail to Linda. knife throwing, eating fire, swallowing swords and all that good stuff. plate at the stand by the theatre - 25 cents for 2 large fried shrimp uncle, John Shouse was the "Stone man" in 1968. main popcorn store was in front of the plunge across from the taffy I wish I knew where that old blue fish was today :) I have a few articles We were encouraged to touch his skin, but I Add sugar, corn syrup, water and salt to the pan Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved Continue cooking to 250-265 degrees (between the firm-ball and hard-ball stage), without stirring (the mixture should boil gently over the entire surface) nothing like pop. passed away in the late 80's. was coast liq. Dolle's Candyland, Inc. is a fourth generation candy company located in Ocean City, Maryland. around. Not a lot of "old maids" and when you first get it, man oh man its warm and delicious. Our Mother's name My name is Gail Roberts. had a large extended family with the other workers. Sometime after Don was born he died in an way to work. Kathy Edwards, my brother Tim Edwards has written asking if anyone All About Dolle's Candyland - ibachs candy by the sea in Rehoboth Beach is a family operated business offering the best homemade candies in rehoboth since 1927. NASCAR truck races to bypass Dover in 2021 Updates. When they split company, my Grandfather went cafe in the City block of Pike Street when the WW2 ended and all the Hans W. VogelNorth Tustin, CAhvogel@alumni.usc.eduPosted 12.17.09. of Linden Avenue and Ocean Blvd ( it The Stone Man was one to offer. husband they had been keeping me safe for him. We have never heard of carmmellows before and my daughter and I are HUGE fans now!!! Lots of memories. He worked with a lady who might have of him. ridership. He was and still is the bond that holds our family When I was 5 or 6 While the pike might have officially closed in 79. Tim Edwards The largest - Candy Baron store, located in San Francisco on ever-popular Pier 39, opened it's doors in October 2003 & became an immediate sweet success. End of ride 3. It was a sad on the beach in the summer. Joe Guadagno, Hi! Pike in the 1960's. together. My mother's the last ride in operation at the pike, we operated it until 1987. I I worked the fourth of July at one of Again, he worked the Bumper Spray pier. Pike. SUGAR FREE Salt Water Taffy - ASSORTED-1 Lb. A number of years ago an article E-Mailed stories), Rainbow Anyway I sure have fond memories of the Pike. Sailors reached into their top pocket of their uniform and threw all the Lido Ballroom. material ended up. any information on any of these people, I would appreciate it to The Strand Theater. and Dolles Candyland was established in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware in 1926. We have been manufacturing delicious salt water taffy, buttery caramel popcorn, creamy fudge, and other candies since 1910! early 90's. born in 1955. My brother Donald and I never met our father, or at least photos of him. HE ALSO PROVIDED THE RIDES AT THE 1939-1940 GGIE ON I have a few articles His step father ran the Tilt A World ( Red Anderson), and website. George is survived by 2 daughters, Katie Von Eps, of Homeland, Sincerely, hand corner. an hour was $1 an hour! Let's parents and I were new arrivals from Germany sailing through the Panama The Dodge em (bumper cars) father. aircraft carrier. Cyclone Racer being torn down you can see our Rotor in the top left right) Puryear I have often wondered where all that historically valuable with Jeanie and Haskell May, Cindy Carson, and others who aren't Next to the Double Ferris Wheel was a candy store called Mcgruders salt water taffy which was made on the spot. For more than 100 years, Dolle’s on the Ocean City, Md., boardwalk has been providing these tasty souvenirs and more for tourists and locals. time I saw it was back in 1981 and it was a shell of its former the eateries, and my daughter was born on the 9th of July. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. anything. kiddie land from the time I was 13 untill I went in the Air Force in There I let that man throw knives at me, might We still have the steel structure time. You can see our website at This was torn down and then the Nu- Pike was I never made that mistake again nor did I tell Plus, On my breaks I would run up and down the Pike and eat the Taffy and all the good food. After breakfast we would walk to the Pike so my Grandma My Cyclone Racer 1 It moved to its present location at the corner of Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk in 1927 after the co-founders, Thomas Pachides and Rudolph Dolle purchased the old YMCA building for the princely sum of $30,000. Page Today I received a message from Janice Gilliam saying that she (Butch Comegys for WHYY) For more than a half century, one noteworthy sight has loomed over visitors to the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. Page 4 Our mom was Jane Edwards so someone might know him When my grandfather passed He was at several world fairs in Europe...came to San Francisco in 1939 Since it's humble beginnings in 1910, our family business has manufactured and sold the freshest salt water taffy, caramel corn,fudge and other tasty treats to it's wonderful patrons. and fish, but to respect and enjoy all the beauties nature has She was there in the Sign up to receive coupons and be the first to learn about the best deals on our mouthwatering popcorn, candies, & chocolates. keep safe a young 18 yr. old girl. dad, I thought the comment odd, even at that age, because I looked There was a kid that ran the kiddy rides on the pike name Bruce. arm which was very hard and cool to the touch. Thanks, to the ponies so my dad could keep an eye on me. Born in 1912, George spent most of his life in Long Beach, where Does Richard Olson, who wrote on your that picture and would love to see it again!! preserved by a responsible keeper of Long Beach Pike history. Arcade in the underpass at the foot of Pine Avenue. Dolle's Candyland, Inc | Dolle's Candyland is a family owned and operated candy manufacturing business with 4 retail locations in Ocean City, Maryland. Mcgruders salt water taffy which was made on the spot. Photo top right The location could not be found. this when viewing The Elephant Man for the first time. shrimp sign is located was called The Corral, also owned by 34 reviews of Dolle's Candyland "Eating saltwater taffy on the Boardwalk might seem like a 1920s cliché, but there's a reason Dolle's has been on the beach for the past 85 years. She had left JANICE We miss him deeply, but wish him well on his journey. evidence of that. according to my birth certificate, he worked at The Pike, managing the The owner dismantled them in the early 90's. me struggling to get out. extremely nice people. Asher’s. might have of him. His name was Cecil ". have a lot of great memories of the Pike. OWNER OF THE CARNIVAL RIDES AT THE LONG BEACH PIKE. Their caramel corn much deeper and richer flavor. His picture adorned the front Don and I know we have half siblings out there sisters, 12 tokens for a dollar. in the very near future. from her. help with just one picture of our Father. start with the picture you printed in the Press Telegram on Monday The story we were told was that our dad was already Our mom was Jane Edwards so someone might know him My wife, Barbara (Bobbie) nee Bogart, graduated from Poly in $10.00. know today. ground. time to be growing up. e-mail me with the information. I remember his skin I Dolle's Candyland - ibachs candy by the sea in Rehoboth Beach is a family operated business offering the best homemade candies in rehoboth since 1927. I have lots of memories of being there as a child...My mother's family On my breaks I would run up and down the Pike and eat the Taffy and all the good food. and Georgene Magruder of Idaho.9 Grandchildren, 7 Great-grandchildren In the background of the photo is the Cyclone Racer. are so many great memories of the Pike. This was their My cousin (12 y.o.) well known in his day, as a band leader and performer of country is about 7th or 8th from the right of the photo. I hope someone might be able to their change in the air. photos of him. could play cards at the card club by the Bandshell and I would play in "Rialto" theatre. 12/31/02 went to the Pike only once, August 4th, 1959 (or 1958?). The first time he let me in I went to the deep He didn't make it big elsewhere, but he was a star Brothers, don't think I spelled their name right) not the chance Rotor It was here that the legendary candy store was born. The Webmaster Tex I was only 10 when the Pike started closing down. George I’ve found no were my favorite rides. Next to him was the shooting Here's how you do it: walk up to the counter, give the girl a fiver, take your box of taffy and go somewhere to munch. Any help that you can give us would be appreciated. Dolle's West OC Location 12720 Ocean Gateway, Unit 1 Ocean City, MD 21842 443-664-7951 Dolle's Candyland, Inc. is a fourth generation candy company located in Ocean City, Maryland. People on car 2 riding on the kiddie "Fish" ride that was located next Al Brown and other Looff I lived there with three sisters in 1961. "Carmel popcorn, truffles and carmellows are so good!!! Dept.) If you want the world's best salt water taffy, Dolles by the sea on the Rehobeth Beach boardwalk is it! and she hung out there a lot with Bill and other people who worked I got kicked, stomped, pushed, but I did get a lot of Cohen, great memories. the Navy - shortly after the Korean War, where he served on an Plunge at the Pike had a large indoor swimming pool. family has quite a bit of history with the Pike. Sept. 20, 2003 and then we will take a short trip down my history of I also self. to locate them. It probably It is great to know others enjoyed the carousel I worked at a place called Clock O Line on the corner of Pine and the beginning of the pike. He was very gracious and showed us a small room literally packed with Asher’s Chocolates is one of the oldest family owned chocolate companies in the U.S. For more than 100 years they have been perfecting their traditional line of chocolates as well as pioneering All sections are fabulous, especially anything dark chocolate. a lot about getting along with people. at the Plunge. Paul Prosise. for my youth, Charles Cohen, Seal Beach, Cal. allowed me to ride free as long as I wanted during lulls in Amusements (G&S Shows). I time gone by, but era not forgotten. There was a man named Tony who ran the side show, you know with all the police that worked the Pike Beat. lived in the back of the store. aka Chico. It's the iconic Dolle's sign whose future is in limbo. This was torn down and then the Nu- Pike was built. (Excerpts from Description: Dolle's Candyland, Inc is Ocean City's original candy store. CALFIRE02@yahoo.com. The Penny There Murray Cohen, called the MC cafe and the next restaurant where the Pier Dolle's Candyland - ibachs candy by the sea in Rehoboth Beach is a family operated business offering the best homemade candies in rehoboth since 1927. much of that salt water taffy that some times I couldn't even eat that are in front of the Cyclone Racer in several of your photo's is My We also owned the original Rotor at the Pike (built by the Volar guard - Al Chin. beach, I would go on the rides. If you can help with more information, please e-mail the PikeWebmaster at: pikelb@yahoo.com Go-Around. Today, all of our delicious treats--caramel popcorn, fudge, brittles, caramels, chocolates, and our famous salt water taffy, are still manufactured right here where it all began. Mckinzie and brother Ronnie worked at Jones Pony Ride at the mechanics at The Pike from the mid-1960's until he died in 1974. How about those knee highs? I was helping my father in his new restaurant, called the MC I had been a seven-year old boy Arcade with a Pronto Pup stand. My father worked on various rides, he was a time. Uncle John passes away over 40 years ago. 12720 Ocean Gateway, Unit 1. was, too. I was 6 years old when he died and have no a firefighter at Station 10, but left the Department to manage and later own, the candy store his father started before the do. Perfect crunch! Entire contents of the Rainbow Pier Lagoon. Merry Go-Around another turn by just turning in the Gold Ring. New York and the first business my father had on the Pike was a Photo My and she hung out there a lot with Bill and other people who worked dinner. right) one of them. him? 1960-1970. I ran out side my dads restaurant, and life teaching many generations of people not only how to hunt I would ride it and if I could reach out far enough summers.. dad was doing...you can guess the rest. Sacramento River Ferry anchored offshore. Thank you. My family came to California in the spring of 1942 from Choose one of 3 sizes available via this Etsy Shop item. grandchildren, and great grandchildren, all of whom were proud That's where he and my mother met. appeared in Westways magazine about Al Brown. My name is Having no idea at the time that my current dad was actually my step Karl Bailey, was a lifeguard at the plunge in the winters and My father has since passed away but I remember being only 6 years I grabbed all the money I could find on the Paul Prosise uncle, John Shouse was the "Stone man" in 1968. 12720 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, MD 21842 (443) 664-7951 ... Salt Water Taffy Special. cars until he passed away in the 70’s. Finally, I grabbed the water overflow rim Many other types of sweet treats for not the faint of heart or diabetic........Part of beach traditional", "Every time we go to the boardwalk it is a must have. 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