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Long Beach Island has a long and fascinating history. The island was used by Native Americans as a hunting and fishing spot. There are rumors of visits by Viking longboats and pirates. During the Victorian era, Beach Haven and Barnegat Light grew quickly. A railroad replaced steam and sailboats as the means to bring visitors to the island.

Last Updated on March 3, 2020

The Parry House was one of the earlier hotels on Long Beach Island. Bonds Long Beach House preceded it. It was a 200 bed hotel.

Last Updated on March 2, 2020

This picture is at the end of 17th Street in North Beach Haven. I took it but I don’t remember the exact year. Judging from the houses in the background it was probably in the 1990’s.

Last Updated on February 25, 2020

An add on a free map from 1963 for Herb Feiler’s Rip Tide Bar on Dock Road in Beach Haven

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Last Updated on February 25, 2020

The Rip Tide was on Dock Road adjacent to the Ketch (formerly the Acme).

The Rip Tide was a bar on Dock Road. It was next to the Acme Bar. Herb Fieler, a noted organist played there as well as at other venues on the island.

Last Updated on February 25, 2020

The Engleside Hotel was founded by Robert Engle, the former manager of the Parry House. This is an engraving of the hotel as it appeared in the 1800’s

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Last Updated on February 22, 2020

The fish factory processed Bunker. It was very active in the 1970’s. At some point after that, it ceased operations.