Jacksonville Beach Pier 1960-1999

Jacksonville Beach pier, built in 1960, served as beloved focal point for local sport fishermen, families, tourism and holiday events.

In September, 1999, as Hurricane Floyd grazed the northeast Florida coast on it's way to North Carolina, Jacksonville Beach pier was irreparably damaged and rendered useless. It has since been dismantled and removed....only fond memories remain.

These images were taken during the summer of 1998...when it never looked better.        

                                             R. Kanner


Pier Sunrise, 1998, Jacksonville, Fl.
Jax beach pier and tidal pool, 1998
Pier, summer, 1998
Pier cafe, Jacksonville Beach pier
Jacksonville Beach Pier, 1998
July 4, 1998- first light Jax Beach pier
 
Pier and tidal pool 2
First light jax pier
Pier and surfer, 1998
Pink dawn
 
After the storm, 1999