LBIViews
A look at Long Beach Island, NJ
Last Updated on January 17, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla
Boating on Long Beach Island began with the canoes of the Native Americans. There are some rumors that Viking Longships may have visited the area prior to Columbus. During the 1800’s sailing vessels such as Catboats filled the bay.
Last Updated on September 23, 2023 by Christopher G Mendla
The Engleside Hotel was founded by Robert Engle, the former manager of the Parry House. This is an engraving of the hotel as it appeared in the 1800’s
Last Updated on July 15, 2021 by Christopher G Mendla
The Parry House was one of the earlier hotels on Long Beach Island. Bonds Long Beach House preceded it. It was a 200 bed hotel.
For a number of years, the retired Coast Guard Cutter 44355 was on display at the Bayview Park. Bayview Park is located across from the Long Beach Township Municipal Buildings on Long Beach Boulevard.
Last Updated on January 12, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla
Last Updated on April 21, 2020 by Christopher G Mendla
This was most likely taken in the 1950’s, possible around 1956. This is the cove between 16 and 17th streets in North Beach Haven. Residents would moor their boats in the cove.
This photo was definitely taken after 1955 in North Beach Haven. The closest street, in the lower right hand corner, is West 16th Street.
This is an Aerial view of the bayside of North Beach Haven and part of Spray Beach. The Boulevard is clearly visible. The Spray Beach Yacht Club is visible in the top left of the photo. I’m not sure of the exact date, but judging from the vehicles, it is probably from the 1940’s.
This is an aerial photo of North Beach Haven from the bay between West 17th and West 18th Streets in North Beach Haven. Many of the houses in this photo have been torn down and modern homes built.