Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Vintage 9" Pontchartrain Beach* Collector Plate. Some of the gold gilt is missing on the right side of the plate, as shown; otherwise in good vintage condition. *Pontchartrain Beach was an amusement park located in New Orleans, Louisiana on the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain. It was founded by Harry J. Batt Sr. and later mananged by his son, Harry J. Batt Jr. It opened in 1928, across Bayou St. John from an existing amusement resort at Old Spainsh Fort. Just outside of "The Beach" gates was the "Bali Hai" south seas "Tiki Style" restaurant. Another popular restaurant was the Ship Ahoy, which featured hamburgers and seafood. Pontchartrain Beach was closed September 23, 1983, due to decreasing attendance, rising insurance costs, pollution concerns in the lake, and the impending competition of the1984 World's Fair. ******* Payment is due within 5 days Please contact me with any questions you might have Thank you!
Price: 44.99 USD
Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
End Time: 2025-01-23T02:13:14.000Z
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Theme: Amusement Parks
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