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By 1834 the Howell Works Company had become a major transportation center, with stage lines running from the Carriage House to Red Bank, Freehold, Eatontown Dock , Lakewood and the coastal communities such as Squan Village. Today visitors to the Historic Village at Allaire can see demonstrations of tanning, leatherworking, carriage and harness mending as well as displays of sleds, harness, work sledges and carriages
Built by Peabody & Sterns of Boston, the red brick structure has Richardson style elements. They include a steep pitched roof with dormers on the third floor, prominent arched windows, cupola and a tower with a clock facing the waterfront.
Since Lavallette is located on a barrier island visitors have two swimming choices. They can swim in the Atlantic Ocean or on one of the two bay beaches which have calmer water.
Located on Summit Avenue in Jersey City, Dante Alighieri Society promotes the study of the Italian language and culture throughout the world.
The boardwalk in Spring Lake has been identified as the longest, uninterrupted non-commercial boardwalk in the State of New Jersey and is used year-round by locals and visitors alike. Walkers and joggers can be seen at almost any hour utilizing the boardwalk.
The memorial marks the site where about 60,000 people were evacuated by ferry from Manhattan to New Jersey and received medical attention, water, and food on Sept. 11, 2001, after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
The memorial consists of two trident-shaped beams, which served as supports for the towers, salvaged from the WTC site, which stand 8 feet wide, 30 feet long, and weigh 50,000 pounds. The memorial also includes a lawn, infinity pool and fountain.
Bradley Beach is a family-oriented beach with the main Street (Ocean Avenue) lined with an assortment of houses, apartments, condominiums and bungalows. There is a Miniature golf course and playground on the boardwalk which make the beach an excellant choice for families with younger children.
Campbell Stadium is a 6,400 seat stadium situated along the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey. It is the home of the Camden Riversharks.
This picture was taken on a warm October afternoon. The summer rush is over and the locals are enjoying the beach
Wander the halls of City Hall on Grove Street and discover an elegant, circular skylight within the cavernous confines of the Municipal Council Chambers.
"Named after General Casmir Pulaski, the Polish hero who was mortally wounded at the Siege of Savannah 1779. Begun in 1829 and completed in 1847, the fort was constructed principally under Lt. J.F.K Mansfield. There Robert E. Lee saw his first service after his graduation from West Point.
Fort Pulaski was never garrisoned until its seizure by Georgia troops in 1861 to prevent occupation by Federal forces. On April 10, 1862, Federal batteries on Tybee Island commenced the bombardment of Fort Pulaski. After 30 hours of bombardment as a result of which the walls were breached and its guns disabled. Col H. Olmstead surrendered the Fort. The bombardment marked the first effective use of rifled cannon against a masonry fortification and constituted an epoch in military history.
Abandoned by 1885, Fort Pulaski became a national monument in 1924 and placed under the national park service in 1933."
(Georgia Historical Commission 1958)
The lake is stocked with ducks and even a few swans, and residents say its shores are good for a lazy afternoon stroll or for just sitting and relaxing with a good book.
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As you walk along Sunset Beach you can often find Cape May Diamonds. These Diamonds are pure quartz crystals and are found in a variety of sizes and colors.
Beach Haven, located on Long Beach Island south of the Manahawkin Bay Bridge, is the busiest beach town on the island during the summer.
This is the view of Sandy Hook and Lower New York Harbor. Looking down from the top of the Atlantic Highlands you can see Sandy Hook the northern most point of the famous Jersey Shore, while in the distance is Brooklyn and the Towers of Manhattan
As you drive along Ocean Avenue in Monmouth County you come to these two large gates. They are at the entrance to my special place at the Jersey Shore, Spring Lake. This is a view of the gates looking north from Spring Lake into Belmar NJ.
Hilltop Presbyterian Church was founded in 1738. In October of 1776, when the British were in possession of New York and Long Island, the Presbytery of New York met in Hilltop sanctuary. In the winter of 1777, with Washington's Revolutionary Army encamped at Jockey Hollow, the church was pressed into service as a smallpox hospital. Twenty-seven soldiers died here, and are buried in a common grave in the cemetery behind the church.
Sea Cliff Villa as it was called by architect Edward T Potter was described as a Bavarian style chalet and was built in 1868 for James B Brown of the New York Banking Firm of Brown Brothers. One year later it was sold to George W. Childs, publisher of the Philadelphia Ledger. It was Mr. Child’s who was responsible for President Grant’s tenancy in this area. In 1894 the house was sold again to Adolph Lewison, a Copper Magnate, who used it as his summer home until his death in 1938. In 1941 the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace purchased the chalet which then became known as Stella Maris Retreat Center; "Star of the Sea."
Georgetown, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Washington, DC. This section of the city Georgetown is a vibrant community with upscale shops, bars and restaurants along its cobblestone streets.
Shofuso was built in Japan in 1953 using traditional techniques and materials and exhibited in the courtyard at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It was moved to Philadelphia in 1958, to the site of several previous Japanese structures dating to the 1876 Centennial Exposition.
Shofuso, the Japanese House and Garden, is one of the most notable and unusual attractions in Philadelphia.
This summer cottage was designed by architect Horace Trumbauer and his assistant Julian Abele, the first African-American professional architect This summer residence was designed the mansion in the neoclassical French tradition.
From Lookout Point at Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey, you see some of the most spectacular views in the New York City which is 15 miles away and NJ metropolitan area.
When I was Commissioner of Planning I had a dream of what Jersey City would one day look like. Today as I look at this boat and the city behind the Liberty Marina alot of that drem has come true.
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch in Brooklyn, New York is a triumphal arch dedicated "To the Defenders of the Union, 1861-1865". The eastern end with a stairway to the observation deck and crowning sculpture is open to the public, while the remainder of the interior is sometimes opened for art shows and performances
Built by Peabody and Sterns of Boston, the red brick structure has Richardson style elements. They include a steep pitched roof with dormers on the third floor, prominent arched windows, cupola and a tower with a clock facing the waterfront.
On October 4, 1995 Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass at Giants Stadium for the people of New Jersey. This was the Cathedra used by the Pope during that Papal Mass. Initially it was in the Chapel of St. Stanislaus. It was moved to Our Lady's Chapel in memory of this Saints visit to the Cathedral and to the fact that he prayed in this chapel after Evening Prayers.
This is one of the entrances to the beach in Seaside Park. It is a quiet family resort. In the background you can see a Ferris Wheel from its neighbor to the north Seaside Heights.
The cornerstone for this beautiful building was laid on July 6, 1910, by James Rielly Gordon the architect of both buildings.
Van Vorst Park was created in 1835 and is surrounded by brownstones. Today the park and the surrounding area has been designated part of the Official Historic District of Jersey City.
At the end of Main Street, in the same square as the bronzed statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse looking down Main Street, you will find many Disney characters bronzed statues.
As a little boy I remember the factories that stood where these building now stand. As Planning Commissioner I remember seeing the plans for downtown and voting on them, now in my retirement I see a great rebirth to what was once a terrible area
Entering the Cathedral from the narthex, or vestibule people pass through this splendidly carved Indiana limestone screen. The Screen contains figures of martyred popes which includes Pope St. Gregory the Great, who developed the great body of liturgical music which we know as "Gregorian Chant."
The Narthex screen symbols of the apostles show the Church universal. Side-aisle portals dedicated to the Child Jesus and to the Assumption of Our Lady feature shields honoring the working men and women of the archdiocese. They are the People of God. Their financial sacrifices made this cathedral project a reality.
The Golden Spike 2. The Golden Spike is in Corinne. This is where the two railroads from the east and the west were joined. It ended pioneer days. Corinne is a semi ghost town. More information is at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_spike .
Model boats sail on this beautiful lake just one block from the Atlantic Ocean. This lake gets its name from the many natural springs that feed the lake.
Theunis Dey married Hester Schuyler in 1749 and lived in this house with their 10 children. Like George Washington and many wealthy landowners of the time, the Deys kept slaves, who did much of the heavy farm labor.
Spring Lake is a 16 acre fresh water lake located at approximately sea level Just a block from the Ocean. Its source is the numerous springs for which the lake is named, and it drains into the Atlantic Ocean.