Birth of the Jersey Shore: The Personalities & Politics That Built America's Resort

Autori

• Randall Gabrielan

Parametri

• 162 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Mappe e viaggi
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The transformation of the Jersey Shore from quiet agricultural communities to a vibrant summer destination is vividly explored through the stories of influential figures like Joel Hayward and the Albert brothers. Beginning in the mid-nineteenth century, Atlantic City emerged as a resort hub, attracting diverse visitors and entertainers. As the twentieth century progressed, the focus shifted to residential development, with establishments like the Smithville Inn catering to long-term guests. Historian Randall Gabrielan chronicles this evolution, highlighting the region's rich cultural heritage.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015

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