Seaview Beach and Amusement Park – 1945-1965
The history of Seaview Beach and Amusement Park began in 1944, when three African-American professionals, with the help of Dudley Cooper, the driving force behind the all-white Ocean View Park, began construction on an amusement park designated for “coloreds only.”
About – Seaview Beach and Amusement Park
Princess Anne County, Virginia 1945-1965
chesapeake bay history – Seaview Beach and Amusement Park
Seaview Beach and Amusement Park was just one of the historically African-American beaches in Hampton Roads. Others included City Beach, Ocean Breeze, and Bay Shore. An interesting article on the Bay Shore Hotel and Beach in Hampton can be found in this Daily Press article.
ocean view amusement park – Seaview Beach and Amusement Park
Dudley Cooper, owner of Ocean View Amusement Park, left his archives to Old Dominion University. The numerous boxes held there contain a wealth of information related to Ocean View, Seaside Beach and Seaview Beach. This letter was one written to the Globe Poster Company regarding advertising for Seaview Beach.
Seaview photographs – Seaview Beach and Amusement Park
2021年2月10日 · Found this interesting photo of Seaview Beach on the Library of Virginia Pinterest page. They have a lot of interesting historic photos. Check them out: https://www.pinterest.com/libraryofva/_created/
Fraternities at Seaview Beach
2017年10月1日 · Seaview was a popular spot for fraternal formals and events. Organizations such as the Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi regularly used the facility. The photograph above is from an original copy of the August 18, 1947 issue of Life Magazine.
Bay Shore Beach – Seaview Beach and Amusement Park
Seaview Beach and Amusement Park was just one of the historically African-American beaches in Hampton Roads. Others included City Beach, Ocean Breeze, and Bay Shore. An interesting article on the Bay Shore Hotel and Beach in Hampton can be found in this Daily Press article.