View of downtown San Diego looking up Broadway in 1976. Originally built in 1913, the Broadway Pier was remodeled in the 1970's by architect Donald Innis. The innovative remodeling featured planter boxes with trees and foliage, which was one of the first of its type of above-water structures to do this. I n 2010, the 1970's version of the Broadway Pier building was demolished and a cruise ship terminal was erected in its place.