Gaskin’s of North Long Branch
From City Seafood Lords to Seashore Luxury Living … The Long Branch Daily Record called him a “pioneer resident” — Conover J. Gaskin, Sr....
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“Long Branch Daily Record” History
Long Branch’s “hometown newspaper” was founded as a weekly in 1883 by Robert M. Stults and Louis Bennett. It began printing daily in July...
Images of Long Branch …
Long Branch history is irresistible. The more you know, the more you want to know. The city’s remarkable heritage is vibrant and impacting. With...
West End Images …
The West End of Long Branch has always been its own kind of place — from wealthy to hippie. Here are some images to...
Long Branch’s Other Hospital
E.C. Hazard Memorial Hospital … This nearly forgotten city charity healthcare institution — called the “hospital with a heart” — was opened at Washington...
Dancing on the Pier — 90 Summers Ago
It was the “Great Depression” and Long Branch tried to shuffle by. Back 90 summers ago. Today nearly no one remembers the large “Dance...
Long Branch Pier Fire — 36 Years Ago
Lost city summers … Long Branch has a long and storied history as a beach resort destination, with its iconic pier playing a central...
Long Branch City Hall History
Plus, the “Mayors of Long Branch” — The location has been the focal point of municipal government for more than 130 years now. Long...
West End Cottages
It was a fabulous architectural representation of Long Branch at the apex of its Glided Age glory — the West End Cottages. Situated on...
North Long Branch: Keeping Cool
It was called “Fishtown” in Entertaining a Nation and marked as “Atlanticville” on an 1873 F.W. Beers map. Many locals still call it “North...
Learning in Long Branch
City Education History … The ultimate historical account of Long Branch — Entertaining a Nation — praises “three fighting superintendents” for guaranteeing the city’s...
Max’s Famous Hot Dogs — #1 in Long Branch
City’s oldest eating establishment celebrates 95 seasons … So the food tale is … Max Altman opened the “first refreshment stand of any description”...
Long Branch and the Presidency
* * * * * Although seven American chief executives have visited Long Branch — this 19th Century’s “Resort of Presidents” —...
Elberon: “Playland of Millionaires”
History & Images It was sometimes called “Hollywood of the East.” Back when it was a summer seashore resort during the Gilded Age. Elberon...
Long Branch Healthcare History
Monmouth Medical Center — 135+ Years of Caring Professional healthcare in Long Branch got started in four rented rooms above a Broadway store, Arnold’s...
Pleasure Bay Images …
In an effort to expand beyond the declining oceanfront hotel scene as the new 20th century dawned, Long Branch developers their turned attention to...
