Historic Photos of Jersey Shore
For well over a century, the lure of scenic beaches and ocean waves have drawn visitors to the Jersey Shore. Presidents had summer homes where they could escape the pressures of office. Other visitors decided to stay, often building ornate, Victorian mansions that today are as much an intrinsic part of the area's charm as the lighthouses that guided ships to safe harbors.
Historic Photos of Jersey Shore captures both the history and the magic of this unique section of America, utilizing rarely seen, striking, black-and-white photographs selected from local, state and national collections.
Relive the days when the boardwalks were new and watch as wondrous seaside attractions rise to provide visitors with a wealth of amusements. Stroll the shaded streets of small towns where year-round residents call the Shore home. Join farm workers as they harvest cranberries and blueberries. Set sail with the oyster fleets. Witness the devastation of Atlantic storms and visit the military installations that protected this cherished shoreline. Experience the excitement and beauty that is the Jersey Shore.
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Book details
- Author
- Joe Czachowski
- Imprint
- Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Hardcover
- Subjects
- History › United States › State & Local › Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Photography › Subjects & Themes - Topics
- New Jersey history · historic photography · black-and-white photographs · seaside boardwalks · Victorian architecture · coastal history
- ISBN-13
- 9781683369806
About the author
JOE CZACHOWSKI is the author of six regional history books. His recent books include Remembering Long Island, Remembering Jersey Shore and Remembering Hoboken.
Czachowski holds a BA in History and a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, earned in 2000 and 2003 respectively. He has served as an adjunct professor in the History Department and worked as a graduate assistant on an oral history project about Vietnam veterans, producing a documentary film as his thesis.
When not writing, Czachowski draws on two decades of professional experience in quality control in Belleville, New Jersey. His regional histories reflect a deep engagement with the people and places of the northeastern United States.
Joe lives in New Jersey.