Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, New Jersey

Author: Frank J. Esposito

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 1996-11-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1439632456

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Ocean City, which calls itself "America's Greatest Family Resort," is best known for its clean beaches and yearly bayfront celebration called the "Night in Venice." Founded in 1879 as a Christian seaside resort, the island community still maintains some of its early traditions including prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages--while striving to continue its long-standing reputation as a family-oriented resort. This remarkable new photographic history features such historic sites as the home of the town's first resident and famous old-time restaurants like Chris', Hogate's, and Watson's. Several rare pictures of the shipwrecked Sindia and its cargo are also included, as well as photographs of Ocean City's most well-known citizens, Princess Grace Kelly and author Gay Talese.

Peck's Beach
Peck's Beach

Author: Tim Cain

Publisher: Down the Shore Publishing

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780945582045

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The classic book about Ocean City's founding and history is now available as a newly re-designed hardcover, with all the fascinating photos and text of the popular original. The roots of this unique seaside community are explored in stories and historical photographs in 21 chapters. Author Tim Cain examines Ocean City's past -- the religious founding of the town; the Boardwalk, and the Music Pier; the resort's glamorous royal family -- Princess Grace and the Kellys; the lifeguarding tradition; shipwrecks, coastal storms, and the Sindia; Ocean City's famous moments, firsts, and facts, and much more.

Ocean City, N.J.
Ocean City, N.J.

Author: Susan Miller

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764327094

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Explore the first seventy-five years of Ocean City, New Jersey's grand history through this postcard pictorial. History comes alive with over 250 beautiful black and white and hand-tinted photos of the beaches, the strand, and many places of play and worship in this much-loved city. Bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and the west by the inland waters of Great Egg Harbor Bay, Ocean City's location, only sixty-five miles from Philadelphia, has made it a popular summer playground ever since its founding as a Christian seaside resort in 1879. The city has come to be a vibrant community of full-time residents as well as loyal summer vacationers. This book illustrates the city's many entertainments, including the serenity and natural beauty that first drew its founders.

Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, New Jersey

Author: Mark McLaughlin

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 1999-03-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738563428

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From the early 1900s through the 1950s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this "golden age" can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in America's history. This fascinating new history of Ocean City, New Jersey, showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available. Images in this collection date between 1879 and 1950.

Ocean City Baby Parade
Ocean City Baby Parade

Author: Fred Miller

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738565033

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The Ocean City Baby Parade is the longest continuously held baby parade in the nation, tracing back to August 10, 1901, when the city's first baby show was held. From its beginning with 46 babies in the prettiest, cutest, and fattest baby categories, it has grown into a boardwalk extravaganza with 300 entrants, bands and bugle corps, professionally decorated commercial floats, homemade baby floats, grand marshals, and cartoon characters. Many families plan their vacations around this well-known event, and they are among the thousands of spectators lining the boardwalk each year.

The Bay Rat Kid
The Bay Rat Kid

Author: Jim Jeffries

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-25

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780578725338

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Journey back to the wonder and hope of your own childhood―wherever it may have been―with this collection of recollections and reflections that blend memoir, history, nostalgia, and photos from back in the day.

Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, New Jersey

Author: Mark McLaughlin

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 1999-03-28

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1439637180

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From the early 1900s through the 1950s, the postcard was an extraordinarily popular means of communication, and many of the postcards produced during this golden age can today be considered works of art. Postcard photographers traveled the length and breadth of the nation snapping photographs of busy street scenes, documenting local landmarks, and assembling crowds of local children only too happy to pose for a picture. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in Americas history. This fascinating new history of Ocean City, New Jersey, showcases more than two hundred of the best vintage postcards available. Images in this collection date between 1879 and 1950.

Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, New Jersey

Author: Frank J. Esposito

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 1996-11-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738538143

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Ocean City, which calls itself "America's Greatest Family Resort," is today best known for its wide, clean beaches and a yearly bayfront celebration called the "Night in Venice." Founded in 1879 as a Christian seaside resort, the island community still maintains some of its early traditions including prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages--while striving to continue its long-standing reputation as a family-oriented resort. This remarkable new photographic history features such historic sites as the home of the town's first resident and famous old-time restaurants like Chris', Hogate's, and Watson's. Several rare pictures of the shipwrecked Sindia and its cargo are also included, as well as photographs of Ocean City's most well-known citizens, Princess Grace Kelly and author Gay Talese.

Ocean City
Ocean City

Author: Fud Miller

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780738524474

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Nestled along the New Jersey coastline and built to be one of the original seaside tourist destinations, Ocean City still sets the standard for resort living along the mid-Atlantic. What was once a whale-processing center in the 1700s emerged as a destination for sun and fun by drawing the biggest names and the classic American families of the early twentieth century. As our country's search for the ideal vacation grew, this 7-mile stretch of beach cultivated a rich history and a reputation as one of the most alluring communities on the East Coast.