Jersey Shore History

History of the Jersey Shore

Convention Hall Asbury Park Boardwalk Definitive History of Asbury Park New Jersey

November 13, 2015 comments

Ocean Oasis, Waterfront War Zone and Hipster Haven: A Definitive History of Asbury Park, NJ

New Jersey residents who grew up in the Garden State during the 1970s might initially recoil at the prospect of a night out in Asbury Park. Why would anyone voluntarily hang out in a seedy area like Asbury Park? If

Jersey Shore History

October 8, 2015 comments

The History of the NJ Shore

The History of the NJ Shore The New Jersey Shore truly is the beating heart of New Jersey tourism. The shore is unique in that it has something for everyone; from miles of wooden boardwalks filled with fun games, pizzerias

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September 11, 2015 comments

The History Of Atlantic County

Atlantic County NJ’s Intriguing History The sandy beaches, beautiful ocean, and lively, fun boardwalks: these are the things that many people use to describe Atlantic County. Out of the twenty one counties around the state, Atlantic County is probably the most

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Woodrow Wilson Hall in Monmouth University Campus

September 7, 2015 comments

The Haunted Estate of Woodrow Wilson

The Haunted Estate of Woodrow Wilson In Monmouth University, there exists one massive, imposing building that resembles a bizarre cross between a castle and the White House. Inside it is the interior of a 15th century church from Europe, a

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August 17, 2015 comments

The Spooktacular History Of The Spy House

Nestled right in a beachside nook of Port Monmouth is the Spy House, a tiny little cottage that has been dated all the way back to 1648. Ghosts seem to adore hanging out in homes that have hundreds of years’

Historic Sites

August 17, 2015 comments

A Guide To New Jersey Lighthouses And Their History

Pre-modern Lighthouses Lighthouses date all the way back to 285 B.C., a time when Pharaohs ruled in Egypt, Ancient Greece was thriving and the Zhao Dynasty was just coming into power in China. Before hundred-foot towers were constructed to guide