History
Long Beach Island has a long and fascinating history. The island was used by Native Americans as a hunting and fishing spot. There are rumors of visits by Viking longboats and pirates. During the Victorian era, Beach Haven and Barnegat Light grew quickly. A railroad replaced steam and sailboats as the means to bring visitors to the island.
Whale mural at Hands in North Beach Haven
There is a spectacular mural of two right whales on the north side of the Hands Building on 14th street in North Beach Haven.
Continue readingSailing on the A.J. Meerwald, 2019
We took a sail on New Jersey’s Tall Ship, the A.J. Meerwald in July 2019 from Beach Haven, NJ.
Continue reading1963 ad for Rudy’s Dock
Rudy’s Dock has not existed for a couple of decades.
Continue readingA second bridge for LBI is possible
The horrendous crawling traffic between LBI and the Parkway can be alleviated to some degree by the addition of a second causeway.
Continue reading1963 ad for Bill Borman’s Dairy Queen and Restaurant
An ice cream stand and restaurant in Beach Haven Gardens
Continue reading1963 ad for Noller’s Diner in Beach Haven.
Noller’s is currently Fred’s Diner. The interior, especially the diner part, retains the 1960’s retro feel.
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1963 ad for Parker’s Terminal Variety
1963 Ad for Buckalews
1963 – Gus and Whitey’s
This is from a 1963 ad. Gus and Whitey’s was a popular bar and cocktail lounge in Beach Haven
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1963 – Marine Efficiency Apartments.
This ad from 1963 was for the Marine Efficiency Apartments, now the Converse Cottage.
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