.m, An LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 014 434 179 A ♦ Hollinger Corp, P H8.5 F\M M M Murp $arfe anfc €>ccan Victor JAMES A. BKAIILEY HEN Asbury Park was founded by far-sighted James A. Bradley in INTO, it was little thought that the beach would attain its present wonderful popularity. The original value of the land was $!Mi,OU0, at that time considered an enormous sum to pay for a trackless waste of sand dunes and brier growth. Founder Bradley's bravery in risking so much money in the apparently mad enterprise of building up a clean, moral- toned resort was a matter of wide comment, but he persisted, and out of this determination has come the splendid Asbury Park of today. The present value of the land now covered with great hotels, business blocks and residences is many millions of dollars, and increases yearly. In 1903 Asbury Park purchased the beach front, and the city now enjoys the unique distinction of being the only coast resort in the United States owning its water frontage. Ocean Grove antedates Asbury Park by two years. It was first used as a campmeeting ground by a few Methodist churches nearby, and it was the intention of the Ocean Grove Association to reserve the property lor that pur- pose only, but the extraordinary growth of the place compelled a revision of the original plans. It is yet the largest camp- meeting grounds in the world, although cottages have largely superseded tents and boarding-houses have been replaced by finely equipped hotels. Ocean Grove is a great musical center. Every summer in the commodious Auditorium are heard the world's finest vocalists in the famous oratorios of the masters, an event which draws lovers of music from all parts of the country. With this high-grade resort Mr. E. H. Stokes is inseparably associated. He was the first president of the- ( >ceau Grove Association, and during his administration of nearly twenty-five years the beach experienced its marvelous growth in prosperity. The pictures contained in this book have been selected to show the wealth of beauty, charm of location and commercial predominance of Asbury Park, as well as the attractive setting of its sister beach resort, Ocean Grove. E. II STOKES Published by L. H. NELSON COMl'ANY, Portland, Maine, Proprietors of Nelson's International Series of Souvenir Books. Copyright, 1905, by L. II. NELSON COMPANY. I* ASIMTRY AVENUE, FKllJI HHAKDWALK. This is "i"' "I i lie show avenues of the citj being occupied principally by handsome residences on either side \\ hich extend from tl cean to Main street, the extreme westerly Becti I Asbury Park. FOUKTII AVENUE LOOKING WEST FROM ISOAICIHVALK. 'I'll is avenue is a residential section, west of Kingsley street. East of that point, however, are located sonic of the most prom incut hotels in the city, including Sunset Hall, The Brunswick, The Bristol, The Clarendon and Lafayette. A mound park at the outlet into < tcean Avenue adds materially to the beauty <>t Hi is commanding thoroughfare. Is chic ol the principal business Btreets <»i the city and the Asbury Park Press Building, i»>st office and a notable series <>l pretty stores and business places MATTISON AVENUE. t i- located in the Hre district ami upon it are the several bank buildings, office buildings, real estate offices COOKMAN AVENUE. Is another business thoroughfare recently built up into compact shape which shows upon either side elegant department stores, splendid office buildings and through which the Atlantic Coast Electric Railroad cars make their way to the ocean. I'i 1ST OFFICE. The Asburj }'.nu Post Office is .1 stone building, three stories high, with a commanding entrance on Mattison Avenue. It is centrally located and has just been classified as rlrsl class bj the Government. Thru- is .1 free deliver} in As bury Park and the business oi the office is largely increased by ;i new rural delivery which gives conve nee to territory extending three miles into the country COOKMAN AVENUE. Tli is shows ;i section "i Cookmaii Avenue between Bond and Main streets, .1 the principal business blocks • >! tlie city. ASBURY AVENI'K CASINO. This beautiful building is the first product oi the new Asbury Park, haying just been erected at a cost of $75,000, on 1 1 1« ■ beach front recently acquired by the city, at the foot "l Asbury Avenue. The Casino is an Exposition type and was designed by W. C. and A. F. Cottrell, Asbury Park architects. In conjunction « ith the " Arcade " at i iftb Avenue the new Casino is a recreation place lor i In* teeming thousands who promenade the boardwalk at ail seasons <>i t in- year. 1 1 is also a concert hall provided with a stage of such ample dimensions that dramatic and operatic entertainments are given at intervals by many of the best known or- ganizat - of I lie country. FIFTH AVENUE ARCADE. The Arcade is a coin pan ion building i" the Casino and was designed by the same architects. The type is Venetian. The numerous arch ways disclosed are lighted l»y myriad electric globes which give to the beautiful structure at night the appearance of a blazing square. Tin- Aivade is an open auditorium tut band concerts which form the principal attraction of the boardwalk. Like the Casino the Arcade has seating accommodations for 5,000 people. ASBURY PARK AND OCEAN GROVE DEPOT. This is the m: ailway station in Asbnry Park. It is approached through a u ideand beautiful park covering three squares. A hand stand is stationed at the southerly section, where concerts arc given while the morning trains roll into the depot. The depot platform and station is 500 feel long. NORTH ASIU KV l'AKK DEPOT. Established for the convenience oi cottagers and summei \ is i tors who reside above Sunset Lake and in the vinicitv of Fourtli \\ (inly point at which Sunday Trains stop in Asbury Park. This st;ii if modern design, with platforms on either side nf the double track SEACOAST NATIONAL HANK. One of the show buildings of the city. It is situated on Mattison Avenue, occupying :i prominent corner. The building is i upper stories are usc-.l for office purposes. The bank lias a capital of $100,000 and !>■ now classed among the strong institutions i in ids w ii h slum' facings 'I tlir county. ASBURY PARK AND OCEAN '.ROVE BANK. Situated at the corner of Main Street and Mattison Avenue and is prominently observed from the New York and Long Branch railroad ■l year i>> public subscrip- tion .tin l is now become a notable collection. nn;n SCHOOL This is a massive pile built of pressed brick and granite. It includes over 30 school rooms, magnificent assembly hall, manual training rooms, a kitchen and cook room, an art gallery, a library room and private offices. It is one of the largest and most impres- sive school buildings in the county anil boasts an average attendance of 1,000 scholars. It was recently added to the honor lists of New Jersey schools. EDI CATIONAI. HAM Removed to Asbury Park from the Philadelphia Centennial mounds in ls;s by Founder . i Mines A. Bradley. For many years it was the only amusement building in the city. E<1 ucational Square upon which the building was located, having been recently sold. Educational Hall will now be torn dovi n, to make room lor handsome residences. KEI'RESENTATIVE HOTELS. This group shows the Grand A. venue, West End, Marlborough and Ocean Hotels, four of the Leading caravansaries of Asbury Park, each being more or less tdenti Bed with the history of the city. The Marlborough, however, has been recently enlarged and is now a fashionable center for winter patronage. THREE 1'01'ULAK RESORTS. The Minot House, the Plaza Hotel and Hotel Brunswick. They arc located in the very in art of the hotel district and are famed as among the Leading hotels of the coa-t 5 £ O P. v. i ;i split from the Presbyter i design and under ;i popular pastorate is rapidlj acquiring wide influence in the city. i'lnnrl. It prettj wooden structure <>t churchly THE APPROACHING STURM. Here are shown the lowering clouds and the waves beating heavily upon the beach. It is a scene with which the patrons ol a suininei coast resort arc familiar and requires only a vivid imagination to accurately picture in the mind. ON THE BOARDWALK. Here we see Asbury's famous esplanade in bold relief. The Asbury Park Boardwalk bas been r<>»> often described u< require comment. Upon its broad surface, stretching for a mile along the ocean front, on a warm summer day are frequently concentrated 50,000 promenaders, while upon gala nights may lie seen under the electric lights a dense mass "i humanitj an endless throng bent upon pleasure and enl ranced bj the allurements <>i the scene, beside which the glories of Venice seem pale and insignificant. FISHING PIER AND YACHT LANDING. A morning and afternoon feature in Asbury Park. Thousands witness the landing of the boats, somet imes accomplished amid ;■ rough and perilous surf, with absorbing interest. A BEACH SCENE. Such as may l»' witnessed every morning upon the Asbury Park sands. ON THE BEACH. How tlif bathers love to group and pose i"i tin- camera fiends i> revealed in these pictures which are typical everyday scenes on the Asbury Park bathing grounds. VIEW OF OCEAN GROVE FROM THE PIER. It shows a section from Ocean Pathway with the Majestic Hotel on the corner, stretching south to Main Avenue. CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. The Roman Catholic Church of the l icily Spirit, corner of Second Avenue and Bond Street, is beaut ifully located in the very heart <>t the town. Ii is a pretty and ornate edifice to which is attracted during the summer months many of the wealthj Catholic residents ■>! the Jersey shore. The Church owns a handsome rectory adjoining and has an average attendance of 800. o o S — . e. is SO ■«! -a ' > - Z .= £ s I ~ u ° U I i ; o *3 +j s J= JBW W* ■" ! ■!■» ■ ii H I— PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT IN THE AtlDITORIUM. A life-like view "t the Ocean Grove Auditorium, showing Presidenl Roosevelt as he stood <>u the platform, Facing 12,000 people crow ded into its immense area six years ago. THE ROUGH KIDKKS BKIiiAUK OF OCEAN GROVE. One of the novel accessories of the Campmeeting City. The boys wear Rough-Rider suits and are regularly drilled bj competent officers. Tiny Frequently parade and have a taste of real camp life by the seashore. BATHING SCENE AT FOOT OF W'KSl.KY LAKE. One nl the i>< >) >i i l;i ■ bathing gi nls ..t Asbury Park. The scene shows a bit of the beach south of the Ashurj Avenue Cas A WINTER SCENE IN OCEAN GROVE. It is like mam others thai we wot of and needs no comment. OCKAN GROVE HOTELS Here are shown the Arlington and Alaska Hotels, twool the principal hostelries •>! tlieCam] leting City. AUDITORIUM PARK. The Park lays south of the Auditorium and includes [tinder its shady pines, t Tabernacle, Thornley Chapel and the well of Betlisheeba. NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL. Located <>n Main Street and Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. One school buildings in the State. .1 the hands tiiokm.ky riiAl'Kl,. Kuilt in meuior) "I Kev. Mr. Thornley, a Primitive Mctliodisl Minister. yOUNG PEOPLE'S TEMPLE. Here are conducted morning Bervices every MEMORIAL STATUE. On the Ocean front, called the Angel Statue daj liming the summer by the famous evangelist, Rev. Charles M. Vntnian. W --& i BATHERS AT LILLAGORE'S, OCEAN GROVE. The extreme southerly beach of the campmeeting city. A popular bathing ground ami a quaint gathering place i"i - mer \ i-itors. ROWING ON FLETCHER LAKE. The upper scene shows a section of the Ocean Grove Lake bank. is tlio dividing line between Ocean Gniw ;md Bradley Beach. This bodj oi wat< i TENTING AT OCEAN GROVE. Tenl life m Ocean Grove is ;i relic <>i the primitive days, bu1 ;i style <>t life, tliat lias never lost its charm in the Campmeeting City. THE NEW BOARDWALK AT BELMAR. Among the latest improvements at that resort. The picture shows the Columbia Hotel and the fine fishing pier which is • the greatest attracl 8 in this sportsmen's home. I'.l MI.KK'S IHIAT l.ANIHMI AT SHARK KIVKK, liKLMAU. The popular center tor yachts n who congregate here in il arly morning hours from every part "I the coast. There are many beautiful and fasl yachts on Shark Rivei thai compete for valuahle prizes during the racing season. r.KI.MAK CASINO. SHARK RIVER. On the trolley road at the foot ■•! Shark River and the main highway leading from Asbury Park r < > Spring Lake. A new and popular resort for crabbing and till- ing parties. It. has lerground landing l"i small boats and i i \ ■-■ craft, ami is provided with a beautiful dancing lia.ll private dining rooms ami a high class cafe ami restaurant. SCENES AT DEAL LAKE. A placid and beautiful stn- ; n the norther]} boundarj "l Asbury Park, dividing the city from Allenhursl and the Fashionable resort of Deal. The scenery on Deal Lake is unsurpassed. It Is the home "I romantic maidens and summer lovers. Under its banks, one may i U\ < • 1 1 for hours in dreamy peace listening only to the murmuring of the waters. It is the scene of a grand water fete recently inaugurated with tremendous success by the A si. my Park Carnival Association. CATHOLIC CHURCH AT DKA1.. .in>t erected by subscription from wealthy Catholics on the Jersey shore, chief among win mi was Daniel O'Day, the Standard oil Magnate, whose m igniflcenl $600,000 summer seat immediately adjoins it. A natatorial resorl for the fashionable folk "i this exclusiv sih-ihI much "i tli. -]i time in the i»">l and Casino. AI.LKMIITKST SWIMMIMi I'OOL. summer resort. There were prize contests during the season t"i amateur sw imincrs and divers who ALLENHUKST CLUB. Ere* bed on the si road, Ailenhurst, at a cost of $260,000. PS 3 O P< w S > < - o X OS o LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 014 434 179 ft fe LIBRARY OF CONGRESS I > III ! J III li I III 014 434 179 A • Hollinger Corp. P H8.5 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS II 014 434 179 A Hollinger Corp, P H 8.5