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Ocean City scenes from the 1980s.
Ellis J. Malashuk / Baltimore Sun files / April 26, 1981
Ocean City scenes from the 1980s.
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Ocean City scenes from the 1980s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1980s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Graduates pose for a photo on the beach in Ocean City during Senior Week in 1989.
Graduates pose for a photo on the beach in Ocean City during Senior Week in 1989.
Anglers fish off the side of a pier in 1938.
Anglers fish off the side of a pier in 1938.
Ty, Rick and Judy Wyatt enjoy the Ocean City sun in 1962.
Ty, Rick and Judy Wyatt enjoy the Ocean City sun in 1962.
Looking refreshed after a swim off Ocean City during her weekend visit with her family. Linda Harrison fingers her tresses and breathes deeply of the clean ocean air.
Looking refreshed after a swim off Ocean City during her weekend visit with her family. Linda Harrison fingers her tresses and breathes deeply of the clean ocean air.
Bystanders cheer during the Ocean City Best Body on the Beach contest in 1989.
Bystanders cheer during the Ocean City Best Body on the Beach contest in 1989.
Angela Mox has fun making tracks in the sand in 1969.
Angela Mox has fun making tracks in the sand in 1969.
Penn State student Todd Fleming plays volleyball on the beach in Ocean City in 1988.
Penn State student Todd Fleming plays volleyball on the beach in Ocean City in 1988.
A young man flies akite on the beach in 1987.
A young man flies akite on the beach in 1987.
A surfer catches a wave in 1964.
A surfer catches a wave in 1964.
A member of the Ocean City beach patrol in 1967.
A member of the Ocean City beach patrol in 1967.
Lifeguard Jack Parker gives a look toward the ocean, checking on swimmers, in 1956.
Lifeguard Jack Parker gives a look toward the ocean, checking on swimmers, in 1956.
Jackie Baker asks beach patrol member George Chester for directions.
Jackie Baker asks beach patrol member George Chester for directions.
Ocean City scenes from the 1940s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1940s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1950s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1950s.
A crowded day at the beach in 1966.
A crowded day at the beach in 1966.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
A crowded Ocean City beach in 1986.
A crowded Ocean City beach in 1986.
Beachgoers enjoy the sun and sand in Ocean City, Maryland in 1991.
Beachgoers enjoy the sun and sand in Ocean City, Maryland in 1991.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Parked cars near the Ocean City beach in 1957.
Parked cars near the Ocean City beach in 1957.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1960s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1960s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1960s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1960s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1960s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1960s.
Colleen Maquire smiles as she dashes out of the ocean.
Colleen Maquire smiles as she dashes out of the ocean.
Roxie Smith and Sue Martin play cards on the beach.
Roxie Smith and Sue Martin play cards on the beach.
Ocean City scenes from the 1960s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1960s.
The Trimper carousel.
The Trimper carousel.
Fishing from the jetty.
Fishing from the jetty.
Jolly Roger Park got its start in Ocean City in 1964. Historic photo courtesy of Jolly Roger Park.
Jolly Roger Park got its start in Ocean City in 1964. Historic photo courtesy of Jolly Roger Park.
Laurie Haviland plays with the dolphins at Jolly Roger.
Laurie Haviland plays with the dolphins at Jolly Roger.
Dee Davis posts a sign outside of the Sandpiper Restaurant.
Dee Davis posts a sign outside of the Sandpiper Restaurant.
James Purnall stands outside of Henry Hotel in Ocean City, MD in 1988.
James Purnall stands outside of Henry Hotel in Ocean City, MD in 1988.
Mary Russell and Annette Riley share a bike ride through Ocean City.
Mary Russell and Annette Riley share a bike ride through Ocean City.
Crowds walk the boards in 1982.
Crowds walk the boards in 1982.
A young man zips down a water slide.
A young man zips down a water slide.
Margie Goldsborough does a handstand on the beach.
Margie Goldsborough does a handstand on the beach.
Mary Wright enjoys some boardwalk fare.
Mary Wright enjoys some boardwalk fare.
Ocean City scenes from the 1980s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1980s.
A young man plays a video game -- The Main Event -- in an arcade off of the boardwalk.
A young man plays a video game — The Main Event — in an arcade off of the boardwalk.
Ocean City scenes from the 1930s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1930s.
Deede St. Clair carries her surfboard on the beach.
Deede St. Clair carries her surfboard on the beach.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1970s.
Bright lights and large crowds at the boardwalk amusement area add to the festive mood of the holiday weekend.
Bright lights and large crowds at the boardwalk amusement area add to the festive mood of the holiday weekend.
Ocean City roller coaster riders get ready for a dip.
Ocean City roller coaster riders get ready for a dip.
People have a good time in Ocean City, Maryland in 1991.
People have a good time in Ocean City, Maryland in 1991.
Carrie Wynkoop, 2, is buried in sand up to her neck, thanks to her dad.
Carrie Wynkoop, 2, is buried in sand up to her neck, thanks to her dad.
Irene Schultz of Bowie relaxes on her raft.
Irene Schultz of Bowie relaxes on her raft.
Man looks out at the Ocean City, Maryland water in 1968.
Man looks out at the Ocean City, Maryland water in 1968.
Coats and sweaters were needed on the Ocean City Boardwalk, and only a few brave souls ventured into the rough surf as a chill marred the Labor Day weekend.
Coats and sweaters were needed on the Ocean City Boardwalk, and only a few brave souls ventured into the rough surf as a chill marred the Labor Day weekend.
Early morning cyclists monopolize the boardwalk in Ocean City before the crowds arrive.
Early morning cyclists monopolize the boardwalk in Ocean City before the crowds arrive.
It almost seems like everyone is barefoot in Ocean City.
It almost seems like everyone is barefoot in Ocean City.
Coastal Highway in the 1970s.
Coastal Highway in the 1970s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1940s.
Ocean City scenes from the 1940s.