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Strolling down the promenade these days, it’s easy to forget that Avila Beach wasn’t always so shiny and new. Here’s a look at Front Street in May 1998, before the area was torn down, dug up and rebuilt. This panorama is a composite of more than 40 images.
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See more photos: Gallery: Avila Beach through the years | Slideshow: A changing view of Avila Beach
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