by Steffen Klenk | Oct 2, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Galloway, History, South Jersey
South Jersey is known for having some unique and unusual roadside attractions. Notable examples include Lucy the Elephant in Margate, and Mighty Joe, a 25-foot gorilla on Route 206 in Shamong. To add to this list is a piece of history: the 50 ton 0-4-0 Diesel...
by Bruce Klauber | Oct 2, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, History, Margate, South Jersey
“The Barbary Coast” referred to a strip of Margate bars that stretched from the bayfront to Washington Avenue and then to the beach. These partying spots were in operation from the 1950s through the 1980s, although some were in business as early as the 1940s and as...
by Bruce Klauber | Oct 2, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, History, South Jersey
It was one of those “can’t-miss” bookings that should have been a sure thing: Book three of the biggest stars in jazz – names that had wide public appeal – put them on the same stage in a world-class theater located in America’s most popular resort destination, and...
by Douglas Keefe, Beachcomber Coins | Oct 2, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, History, South Jersey
Currently, the highest denomination note printed in the United States is the $100 bill, but up until 1945, $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 notes were printed. In 1969, the government began removing these notes from circulation due to “lack of use.” Although they are...
by Fred Miller | Sep 25, 2025 | Features, A Look Back, Cape May County, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
A Look Back at Ocean City All the amusement centers on the boardwalk trace their roots to the Excursion House. It was built in the spring of 1886 by Anderson Bourgeois for the Ocean City Excursion Company. The company was headed by Ezra B. Lake, S. Wesley Lake, Parker...
by Bruce Klauber | Sep 25, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, History, South Jersey
Esther Williams’ big splash in Atlantic City By 1958, the film career of actress/swimmer Esther Williams was winding down. Originally an award-winning competitive swimmer, Williams was signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer around 1942. After several less-than-impressive small...
