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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From City Seafood Lords to Seashore Luxury Living … The Long Branch Daily Record called him a “pioneer resident” — Conover J. Gaskin, Sr....
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...
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...
The West End of Long Branch has always been its own kind of place — from wealthy to hippie. Here are some images to...
E.C. Hazard Memorial Hospital … This nearly forgotten city charity healthcare institution — called the “hospital with a heart” — was opened at Washington...
It was the “Great Depression” and Long Branch tried to shuffle by. Back 90 summers ago. Today nearly no one remembers the large “Dance...
Lost city summers … Long Branch has a long and storied history as a beach resort destination, with its iconic pier playing a central...
Plus, the “Mayors of Long Branch” — The location has been the focal point of municipal government for more than 130 years now. Long...
It was a fabulous architectural representation of Long Branch at the apex of its Glided Age glory — the West End Cottages. Situated on...
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...
City Education History … The ultimate historical account of Long Branch — Entertaining a Nation — praises “three fighting superintendents” for guaranteeing the city’s...
City’s oldest eating establishment celebrates 95 seasons … So the food tale is … Max Altman opened the “first refreshment stand of any description”...
* * * * * Although seven American chief executives have visited Long Branch — this 19th Century’s “Resort of Presidents” —...
History & Images It was sometimes called “Hollywood of the East.” Back when it was a summer seashore resort during the Gilded Age. Elberon...
Monmouth Medical Center — 135+ Years of Caring Professional healthcare in Long Branch got started in four rented rooms above a Broadway store, Arnold’s...
In an effort to expand beyond the declining oceanfront hotel scene as the new 20th century dawned, Long Branch developers their turned attention to...