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1913 New Jersey Railroads This is a great map for Railroad buffs. It shows the many railroads that criss-crossed Ocean County and New Jersey in 1913, as well as the towns and mills that they served. The number designations shown in the railroad listing in the lower righthand corner appear within the map. 24" x 30" -
By Samuel Vaughn Merrick: A combination of Sam Merrick’s biography of F, Slade Dale and Dale’s own writings about his nautical exploits throughout his life. An unusual gentleman, Dale developed his love of boats in the waters of Ocean County. -
Compiled by William A. King, Jr. and Adolph Wooley: Late 19th century and early 20th century downtown Toms River is depicted in 56 pages of many photos never before published. Photos include Washington Street, Water Street, Main Street and various other locations. -
By Vivian Zinkin: This book is a comprehensive study of place name origins in Ocean County. Place Names of Ocean County sheds light on how various names came to exist. An 1849 Robert E. Horner map of Ocean County is included. -
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By Patricia Florio: Explore the life and times of John Frederick Peto (1854-1907). Learn about the studio and home he built in Island Heights, New Jersey. The intact home offers intriguing insight into his life as the artist in the red house. -
By Kevin Hughes: Learn about life by the bay as the historic residents of Barnegat come alive through the use of images and photographs. -
By Reilly Platten Sharp: At the mouth of Barnegat Inlet, Native Americans, whalers, pirates, fisherman, and revolutionaries once fished, fought, and died on Barnegat Light’s shores. Before the current lighthouse was designed in 1856 by Gettysburg General George Meade, the dangerous offshore shoals claimed many lives. -
By Linda Barth: Rutgers and Princeton played the first college football game in 1869. The Apollo space suit was developed by Abraham Spanel. The first beer can was created by The American Can Company and Kreuger Brewing Company. These are only a few of the many innovations and breakthroughs that have occurred in New Jersey. -
By Jerry A. Woolley: Point Pleasant Volume I and Volume II have captivated audiences, and now, in this new addition to the Images of America series, author Jerry Woolley offers us a third volume of images to help us connect with our past. In Point Pleasant Volume III, we are invited to take a stroll down memory lane and see the area's residents at work and at play, boating and fishing, and simply relaxing on the beach. Also featured within these pages are a variety of snapshots of the places and events that have given this community its Old-World familiarity. It’s no wonder that Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach have been popular tourist destinations for more than two centuries. -
Edited by Margaret Buchholz: Covering the period from 1764 to 1955, this book contains a collection of personal accounts of visits to the Jersey Shore. Included are writings by John J. Audubon, Walt Whitman, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Arthur Conan Doyle. -
Compiled by E. P. Groot: The material in this book contains the contents of thirty-nine reports from the U.S. Life-Saving Service from 1876 to 1914. Of particular interest are descriptions of the individual stations, their personnel, and their activities. There are narratives describing the services provided by crewmen. Another section is devoted entirely to accidents. Find out about rescues and/or salvage of a particular ship and/or its crew and passengers as well as the many miscellaneous services that were provided. -
Compiled by E. P. Groot: The material in this book contains the contents of thirty-nine reports from the U.S. Life-Saving Service from 1876 to 1914. Of particular interest are descriptions of the individual stations, their personnel, and their activities. There are narratives describing the services provided by crewmen. Another section is devoted entirely to accidents. Find out about rescues and/or salvage of a particular ship and/or its crew and passengers as well as the many miscellaneous services that were provided.
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