Post #417715 by Tom Slick on Thu, Nov 6, 2008 10:38 PM

I found some details. Here are retyped articles found by the librarian of the Daily Breeze, who so graciously scanned copies for me..(Thanks Sam!)
The first article dates March 8,1962:
RESTAURANT SET FOR KING HARBOR
A South Sea atmosphere will prevail at Redondo Beach King Harbor wit the completion of a Polynesian restaurant this spring.
Gordon McRae, president of Redondo Pleasure Fishing Inc., said the restaurant, to be built on the north horseshoe section of the pier, will be opened by June 13th.
Cost of the 200 foot long building has been placed at more than $150,000.00.
Pilings Inspected
Skindivers from Dive n' Surf Co., Redondo Beach, began inspecting the pilings yesterday. McRae said pilings will be replaced if skindivers discover any damage to the existing ones.
The building also will house a cocktail lounge, dress, sport and marine supply shops and a seafood cocktail bar.
Overhang Slated
An overhang will be built for fishermen at the north side of the pier, McRae said.
Windows from the floor to the ceiling will face the harbor. Seating capacity will be at least 150, he said.
Corwin Eberting Jr., a Redondo Beach Architect, is designing the building. McRae said the corporation will continue with other buildings after the restaurant is completed.
Shops Slated
Plans call for shops to be constructed on the west side of the downtown lagoon.
Steps will be constructed at the north edge of the pier, linking the shopping area with the restaurant, McRae said. Ralph and Daniel Mohr will be the managers of the building.
End of March 8th, 1962 article**

Begin January 31, 1963************
Pier Project
First phase of a half-million dollar prject on Redondo Beach Horseshoe pier will be finished by May 15th.
Ralph Mohr, president of Pier Properties Ltd., wich has leased the pier from the city, said the first business to open will be Polynesian style restaurant.
The restaurant and cocktail lounge will be on the norht section of the pier. the restaurant is under construction.
Mohr said the restaurant will offer a view of King Harbor, especially where boats enter and leave the harbor.
Four Shops
With the restaurant project, four shops are being constructed. The shop buildings will house gift shops, a snack bar, and a sports shop. The restaurant will be 20 feet above the water, and it will seat 175 persons. Estimated cost of the project is estimated at $250,000. Pier Properties Ltd, has a 66 year lease on the city pier.
Its goal is to develop the pier into a "Fishermans Wharf" type development such as exists at Monterey and San Francisco.
Motel on the Pier
On the center section of the pier, Mohr plans a motel, which he believes will be the only one on a pier in the Country. On a small finger of the pier, another restaurant and cocktail lounge will be constructed.
On the south section, the present buildings will remain, but will be remodeled. City councilmen last week approved plans for remodeling of Tony's restaurant. The project started yesterday. A fast service sandwich shop also is planned for the south section of the pier.
End of Jan 31,1963 Article*******
I'll have an image to scan in tomorrow, and a snipit advertising the Grand Opening over 6 years later! Stay posted!