USS Monssen DD-798 aground in Holgate after the March 1962 Noreaster

USS Monssen DD 798 aground at Holgate NJ

The USS Monssen was being towed while the March 1962 Nor’easter ravaged Long Beach Island. She broke loose from her tow and ended up hard aground in Holgate.

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Aerial photos of the aftermath of the March 1962 Northeaster

Aerial view of destruction caused by the 1962 Nor'Easter
  Aerial photos of the aftermath of the March 1962 Northeaster storm. The first photo is of the intersection of 17th and Waverly in North Beach Haven. That storm devastated Long Beach Island with wind and flooding damage. Tags: 1962, Aerial Photos Read more

The Acme Bar in Beach Haven.

The Old Acme Bar in Beach Haven, NJ

The Acme was one of the hottest bars on LBI during the 1970’s.

The Ketch was once the Acme Hotel, Bar and Restaurant. During it’s heyday it was a favorite of celebrities such as Babe Ruth. It was also allegedly a speakeasy during prohibition. When the revenuers were on their way, the stash of not so legal booze could be dropped into the bay. 

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The Rip Tide, formerly The Antlers

The Rip Tide was on Dock Road adjacent to the Ketch (formerly the Acme).

The Rip Tide was a bar on Dock Road. It was next to the Acme Bar. Herb Fieler, a noted organist played there as well as at other venues on the island.

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The Engleside Hotel, Late 1800’s, Beach Haven, New Jersey

An engraving of the Engleside Hotel in Beach Haven as it appeared in the 1800s

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

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The Express Restaurant in Surf City – Gone but not forgotten

The Express Restaurant in Surf City

The Express Restaurant in Surf City was a collection of freight and passenger cars arranged into a restaurant. The restaurant closed some time around 2006. The cars are no longer on LBI

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Bond’s Lifesaving Station, Holgate NJ (Private Residence)

Bond's Lifesaving Station - Holgate NJ - Private Residence

Bonds’ Lifesaving Station in Holgate is now a private residence.  It was one of six stations on Long Beach Island.

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Tucker’s Island – the Atlantis of Long Beach Island.

Tuckers Island Lighthouse replica at Tuckerton Seaport

Tucker’s Island was a small community on an island/peninsula just south of Holgate.  The island had been inhabited since the late 1700’s. In the 1800’s Rueben Tucker purchased the island and built a home and small tavern. The community grew. Eventually it was about half the size of Beach Haven.

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Books about Long Beach Island by  Margaret Thomas Buchholz

Books about Long Beach Island by Margaret Thomas Buchholz

Explore Margaret Thomas Buchholz’s captivating books about Long Beach Island. Dive into the rich history and beauty of LBI.

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