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TitleOcean Grove, Beersheba Well
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe availability of fresh water was critical to the success of Ocean Grove. Named after a well dug by Abraham in the Old Testament, Beersheba Well was first drilled in 1870. On August 20, 1904 famed...
Time PeriodContemporary America (1968-present)
2532
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TitleAsbury Park, Wesley Lake
Date Created2006
DescriptionWesley Lake serves as a natural border between Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. At one time families could rent paddle boats and spend a relaxing afternoon on its calm waters. Discussions are underway to...
Time PeriodContemporary America (1968-present)
2533
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TitleAsbury Park, Empress Hotel
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe Empress Hotel is located on Asbury Avenue in Asbury Park, NJ. It opened as a luxury resort for vacationing families in the 1950's, then closed in 1988 as Asbury Park experienced decline. The...
Time PeriodContemporary America (1968-present)
2534
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TitleAsbury Park, First United Methodist Church
Date Created2006
DescriptionFirst United Methodist Church of Asbury Park located on the corner of Grand and 1st Avenues.
Time PeriodContemporary America (1968-present)
2535
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TitleAsbury Park, Casino's Carousel House view looking north
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe Casino was once a popular amusement center on the central Jersey Shore. The original Casino burned to the ground in the 1920's and a new version designed by New York architects Warren and Wetmore...
Time PeriodContemporary America (1968-present)
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TitleAsbury Park, Casino's Carousel House
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe Casino was once a popular amusement center on the central Jersey Shore. The original Casino burned to the ground in the 1920's and a new version designed by New York architects Warren and Wetmore...
Time PeriodContemporary America (1968-present)
2537
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TitleAsbury Park, Casino north entrance
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe Casino was once a popular amusement center on the central Jersey Shore. The original Casino burned to the ground in the 1920's and a new version designed by New York architects Warren and Wetmore...
Time PeriodContemporary America (1968-present)
2538
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TitleOcean Grove, Tent Colony behind Great Auditorium
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe Tent Colony originated when people came to Ocean Grove in the summer to attend Camp Meetings and return to a simpler way of life. There were few residential structures in the community and...
Time PeriodContemporary America (1968-present)
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TitleAsbury Park, Convention Hall northern facade
Date Created2006
DescriptionDesigned by the New York firm of Warren and Wetmore (who also designed New York's Grand Central Station) Asbury Park's Convention Hall frames the north end of the town's boardwalk. Built from 1928 to...
Time PeriodContemporary America (1968-present)
2540
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TitleAsbury Park, Metropolitan Hotel nightclub and entrance signs
Date Created2006
DescriptionThe Metropolitan Hotel, located on the corner of Heck Street and Asbury Avenue, was once one of the premier Victorian Hotels in Asbury Park, NJ. Built in the early 20th century it was a few blocks...
Time PeriodContemporary America (1968-present)