Scripps Pier was originally built in 1916 and remained until 1988 when it was rebuilt. I have a piece of wood from the original pier at my house.
Here is a little more information
The land that SIO is on was originally purchased from the city for $1000.
http://www.explorations.ucsd.edu/back/exp_pdfs/Volume_7_n1/The_Biological_Colony_V7n1.pdf