Monmouth Beach History Archive
Here’s your chance to do some binge-reading about Monmouth Beach history — pick a link and have a look: • Alma Mater — HERE • Almost...
Author: Greg Kelly
Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Doctor
Dr. Newell also represented our area in the US Congress I’m a Lincoln man. I’ve probably read more than 50 books about the nation’s...
Senators from Monmouth Beach
In my ongoing efforts at researching Monmouth Beach history, I have found at least two United States Senators who were residents and had strong...
Jay W. Ross: MB’s Ultimate Philanthropist
Jay W. Ross was strong and serious, hard-working and honest, principled and opinionated. He knew what he wanted. Thankfully he wanted to help Monmouth...
Images from “Galilee” …
The Monmouth Beach area known as “Galilee” — located roughly from Central Road to the Sea Bright border — is a borough coastal spot...
A Favorite Teacher …
Mrs. Joan Delehanty She was a teacher who was popular with the kids, trusted by the parents, and respected by her colleagues. That’s no...
MB Cultural Center: Ordeal & Triumph
It has survived fires and floods. Withstood decades of storms, salt air and wicked winds. It sat rotting for eight years — unused and...
Visiting Monmouth Heights
A View to Remember & More … From the base of Maine to the tip of Florida (and even as far down as the...
“Look Like a Doctor”
It’s a moment seared into my memory forever — the morning when my physician-father awoke me to tell of a terrible accident. My 19-year-old...
A Once Fabulous Hotel
… the Epicenter of Monmouth Beach As a once sparse shore area known as “Wardell’s Beach” was becoming a privileged resort back in late-1800s,...
Lefty Sheehan: Our War Hero
Never Forget … • He came from an abundant family (born one of 20 double first cousins). • He summered in Monmouth Beach (enjoying...
Monmouth Beach Blueprint — 150+ Years Ago
The Monmouth Beach Association is largely credited with developing the borough as it’s known today. This august group was incorporated in 1871 — making...
Filing Up in Monmouth Beach
Borough service station at 100 … When it comes to good locations for a gas station, it’s tough to beat the one in Monmouth...
Monmouth Beach Club History
It is certainly the most classic structure along the Monmouth Beach coast, and perhaps, along the entire Monmouth County shore. While many of the...
MB Patriots: Chief Richard L. Keller
Richard L. Keller, that rare fine blend of command and merriment, was the ultimate public servant. The town’s longest serving Chief of Police was...
USCG History in Monmouth Beach
The United States Coast Guard has a long history of bravery and sacrifice — even in Monmouth Beach. In January 1915, the US Life-Saving...
