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The Wildwoods in Vintage Postcards

Author : James D. Ristine
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002-04-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439628379

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The Wildwoods are located on an island at the southern end of New Jersey's expansive coastline. The communities of Wildwood Crest, Holly Beach, Wildwood, and North Wildwood (formerly Anglesea) have been luring visitors and vacationers to their shores for nearly one hundred twenty years with magnificent beaches and the ever popular boardwalks. With more than two hundred vintage postcards, The Wildwoods looks back at the coastal towns in the early 1900s. Glimpse the long-lost natural beauty of Magnolia Lake and the primeval forests that gave Wildwood its name. See commercial fishermen leaving from the beaches of Holly Beach or the docks of Anglesea to practice their livelihood as recreational fishermen head out to sea on crowded party boats for a day of angling. Witness Fourth of July celebrations, baby parades, and automobile and yacht races. Visit the architectural styling of the early homes, churches, and schools, as well as the hotels that once provided accommodations to ever increasing numbers of vacationers.

The Wildwoods in Vintage Postcards

Author : James D. Ristine
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0738510076

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The Wildwoods are located on an island at the southern end of New Jersey's expansive coastline. The communities of Wildwood Crest, Holly Beach, Wildwood, and North Wildwood (formerly Anglesea) have been luring visitors and vacationers to their shores for nearly one hundred twenty years with magnificent beaches and the ever popular boardwalks. With more than two hundred vintage postcards, The Wildwoods looks back at the coastal towns in the early 1900s. Glimpse the long-lost natural beauty of Magnolia Lake and the primeval forests that gave Wildwood its name. See commercial fishermen leaving from the beaches of Holly Beach or the docks of Anglesea to practice their livelihood as recreational fishermen head out to sea on crowded party boats for a day of angling. Witness Fourth of July celebrations, baby parades, and automobile and yacht races. Visit the architectural styling of the early homes, churches, and schools, as well as the hotels that once provided accommodations to ever increasing numbers of vacationers.

The Wildwoods: 1920-1970

Author : Vincent Martino
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0738550035

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The Wildwoods: 1920-1970 by Vincent Martino Pdf

The Wildwoods: 19201970 follows a path of progress and preservation in a beach community situated along the Atlantic Ocean in historic Cape May County. Starting out in the 1920s, vintage postcards illustrate this shore town's transformation from a sleepy seaside resort into a summer vacation hot spot. Look through a window into the past and see Zaberer's Restaurant in North Wildwood, the Starlight Ballroom on the boardwalk, and the Wingate Motel in the center of Wildwood.

Cape May in Vintage Postcards

Author : Don Pocher,Pat Pocher
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1998-06
Category : History
ISBN : 0738537756

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Cape May in Vintage Postcards by Don Pocher,Pat Pocher Pdf

When the twentieth century was young, visitors to Cape May knew exactly how to show the folks back home the attractions, accommodations, and ambiance of "the Nation's Oldest Seaside Resort": they sent a penny postcard. Publishers such as local entrepreneur Joseph K. Hand provided a vast choice of views, capturing white sands crowded with colorful tents and wool-suited bathers or beachfront hotels such as the Stockton, Lafayette, and Congress Hall. Popular postcards depicted amusement centers and nearby diversions: the Casino, Red Mill, Corinthian Yacht Club, Fun Factory, Convention Hall, and Cape May Point Lighthouse. Reprinted Victorian views of hotels destroyed by fire served as reminders of the resort's glory days. Real-photo cards chronicled newsworthy events including the creation of the harbor, construction of the huge Hotel Cape May, and the 1907 fire at the Iron Pier.

Columbus, Georgia in Vintage Postcards

Author : Kenneth H. Thomas
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0738506982

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Columbus, Georgia in Vintage Postcards by Kenneth H. Thomas Pdf

Founded in 1828 as a planned city by the Georgia Legislature, Columbus prospered due to its location on the Chattahoochee River. Industry sprang up along the shores of the Chattahoochee and shaped Columbus's identity as one of Georgia's premier cities. Today a thriving metropolis, it is the Columbus of yesteryear that is illuminated within these pages. Early postcard views reflect the city from around 1905 to 1942, showcasing many of its businesses, neighborhoods, and parks. Included are places virtually unknown to citizens today--the Bell Tower, the City Market, North Highlands Park, and Wildwood Park--as well as those that were landmarks a century ago and landmarks still: the Iron Bank, the Springer Opera House, the Union Depot, the YMCA, and Fort Benning.

Philadelphia's Fairmount Park

Author : James D. Ristine
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0738537942

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Philadelphia's Fairmount Park by James D. Ristine Pdf

Philadelphia's Fairmount Park focuses on the more than four thousand acres of land along the east and west banks of the Schuylkill River and into parts of the Wissahickon Valley that comprise one of the world's largest urban parks. Historically and architecturally important structures and buildings are chronicled, such as the famous waterworks, the many bridges that span the park's waterways, the Zoological Gardens, and Boathouse Row. Numerous fountains, monuments, and artistic sculptures that dot the landscape are also documented. Rich in natural beauty, the park's meadows, gardens, lush vegetation, rugged ravines, and wooded areas will capture the eye. Philadelphia's Fairmount Park is a nostalgic view of the park as it was enjoyed by visitors during the first quarter of the twentieth century.

Yankton, South Dakota in Vintage Postcards

Author : Kathy K. Grow,Lois H. Varvel
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 0738532339

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Yankton, South Dakota in Vintage Postcards by Kathy K. Grow,Lois H. Varvel Pdf

Imagine, spread before you, every postcard you ever sent or received. Not only do you see whatever is pictured, but also those who sent and received each card. Signatures, addresses, and even dates recall these friends and loved ones. And the messages themselves, both written and understood, recall the who, what, and where that were significant to us at another time. At so many levels, picture postcards connect us to who we were, and are. This book is a gathering of the postcards of an entire community. Every image within these pages carries a part of the fascinating story of "our town"-Yankton, South Dakota-and the people who have made her what she is.

America's Boardwalks

Author : Jim Lilliefors
Publisher : James Lilliefors
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 081353805X

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America's Boardwalks by Jim Lilliefors Pdf

This richly documented and illustrated tale takes readers on a journey along the edges of the country to 12 of its most famous beach towns to reveal the vitality of the American boardwalk as an idea, rather than just a place.

Cape May in Vintage Postcards

Author : Don Pocher,Pat Pocher
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1998-06-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781439616123

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Cape May in Vintage Postcards by Don Pocher,Pat Pocher Pdf

When the twentieth century was young, visitors to Cape May knew exactly how to show the folks back home the attractions, accommodations, and ambiance of "the Nation's Oldest Seaside Resort": they sent a penny postcard. Publishers such as local entrepreneur Joseph K. Hand provided a vast choice of views, capturing white sands crowded with colorful tents and wool-suited bathers or beachfront hotels such as the Stockton, Lafayette, and Congress Hall. Popular postcards depicted amusement centers and nearby diversions: the Casino, Red Mill, Corinthian Yacht Club, Fun Factory, Convention Hall, and Cape May Point Lighthouse. Reprinted Victorian views of hotels destroyed by fire served as reminders of the resort's glory days. Real-photo cards chronicled newsworthy events including the creation of the harbor, construction of the huge Hotel Cape May, and the 1907 fire at the Iron Pier.

Wildwoods Houses Through Time

Author : Taylor Henry
Publisher : America Through Time
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1635000807

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Wildwoods Houses Through Time by Taylor Henry Pdf

The Wildwoods are four boroughs on a South Jersey barrier island first settled in the late 1800s. Once known as Five Mile Beach, the wind-whipped forest and beaches transformed from fishing town to summer resort. Developers divided the ground into lots, hired architects to draw houses, and construction companies to build them. This all happened during an architectural transition period at the turn of the century, resulting in a diverse range of styles, from Victorian to Craftsman and Gothic to Colonial, many of which were as grand as those in Cape May. Although Wildwood's Victorian architecture was called noteworthy by architects, many homes were not appreciated or protected. Instead of being restored or renovated, they became run-down and were knocked down. But luckily, not all was lost. There are homeowners and developers who see potential in the Wildwoods' history and character. They accept the challenges of preservation, knowing the benefits it brings the community. These people are saving what makes the Wildwoods worth living in.

Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand

Author : Susan Hoffer McMillan
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0738552704

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Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand by Susan Hoffer McMillan Pdf

The once-quiet towns of the Grand Strand are being replaced by mega-structures for accommodation, dining, and entertainment. Images in this volume span the 20th century, chronicling the evolution of a resort once touted as "the world's greatest playground." Featured are the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion, beach hotel expansions, and freshwater estuaries overshadowed by development.

Around Phoenixville

Author : Vincent Martino
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0738572071

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Around Phoenixville by Vincent Martino Pdf

The small town of Phoenixville has a multifaceted industrious past that developed around the Phoenix Iron Company, the silk mill, and the Byrne Knitting Mill. It grew steadily through an influx of European immigrants drawn to the area by the promise of work. This growth resulted in Phoenixvilleas many cultural institutions, such as the Knights of Columbus, the St. Anna Italian Club, and the Holy Trinity Church. The vintage postcards in Around Phoenixville depict the people, places, and events that have shaped the communityas rich history and heritage, with images of such landmarks as the Phoenix Hotel, the West End Fire Company, and the construction of the Gay Street Bridge.

Out of Season

Author : Jamer Hunt
Publisher : Booth-Clibborn
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1861543786

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Wildwood is a small barrier island at the tip of southern New Jersey. Through a? combination of economics, geography, and chance, it contains a national treasure: the highest concentration of mid-twentieth-century modern hospitality architecture in the United States. The short three-month tourist season, combined with a working-class aesthetic, resulted in Wildwood's motels remaining essentially frozen in time for over four decades. In recent years, however, more than half ?have been demolished and the future of those that remain is in doubt. The images in this book are the result of a ten-year? project by Mark Havens to capture the essence? of these vanishing treasures. A number of the ?motels were photographed at the end of their last season, just prior to demolition; in fact they were disappearing so fast that at times Havens was shooting the front of a motel while workers were demolishing the back. Though the lights were still on and the pools still full, there would be no more guests, no more summers. The images are accompanied by essays from Joseph Giovanni and Jamer Hunt.

Doo Wop Motels

Author : Kirk Hastings
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0811733890

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Fun, colorful survey of Doo Wop architectural style unique to resorts in The Wildwoods, New Jersey.

Fun Pier

Author : Scott Hand,Diane Pooler
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738576930

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Fun Pier by Scott Hand,Diane Pooler Pdf

With a rich history of great beaches, a two-mile-long boardwalk, and thrilling amusement piers, Wildwood, New Jersey, has been a popular summer seashore resort for vacationers for nearly a century. Fun Pier was created in 1957 by Joe Barnes on the former site of Wildwood's original Convention Hall. Barnes transformed the pier, once dominated by kiddie rides, by building custom rides that were unique to the Wildwood boardwalk, such as the Sky Tower, the Monorail, and the Ski Ride. Fun Pier became famous for its unconventional, carnival-like atmosphere. After two fires sealed the pier's fate, it was acquired by the Morey organization, which transformed it into Wild Wheels and ultimately Adventure Pier.