1916 - Charles Looff begins his own pleasure pier...

1930s - Severe weather, Blue Streak Coaster torn down, Ballroom closes...

1953 - Looff's Pleasure Pier taken over by the City of Santa Monica and leased out...

1970s - Santa Monica City Council orders both piers demolished...

Save Our Pier Forever campaign begins, City creates Pier Restoration Corporation...

1975 - Looff Hippodrome building and carousel made L.A. county historical landmark...

1988 - Santa Monica City Council starts Santa Monica Pier Development Program to build new concrete substructure...