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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.
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Birth of the Jersey Shore: The Personalities & Politics That Built America's Resort, Randall Gabrielan
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Birth of the Jersey Shore: The Personalities & Politics That Built America's Resort
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Randall Gabrielan
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 162
- ISBN13
- 9781540211682
- Description
- 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.