“Long Branch Daily Record” History
The city’s paper of record … The “hometown newspaper” of Long Branch was launched as a weekly in 1883 by Robert M. Stults and...
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Honoring Long Branch Seniors
Golden Age Gift … Long Branch senior citizens now have a spectacular new home in which to gather. One befitting their contributions and wisdom...
“Good Cop” — City Patrolman Charlie Phillips
In an age when “the good cop” is more important than ever — I’d like to remember one of “Long Branch’s finest.” As Long...
Long Branch Stadium: Cars & Canines
It’s difficult to narrow down a true name. It opened as Ocean Park in 1934 and closed as Long Branch Stadium in 1957. Over...
Pier Dancing and the Depression
It was the “Great Depression” times and Long Branch tried to shuffle by — back some 90 summers ago. Today few, if any, city...
Long Branch Pier Fire — 39 Years Ago
Lost city summers … Long Branch has a storied history as a beach resort, with its iconic pier playing a central role in that...
Booth-Full of Brothers
On Long Branch and a presidential assassin … John Wilkes Booth’s place in American infamy is secure forever. History records that JWB certainly visited...
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...
Pleasure Bay Images …
In an effort to expand beyond the declining oceanfront hotel scene as the 20th century dawned, Long Branch developers turned their attention to a...
Oldest Pharmacy in Long Branch
Pharmacist, Doctor, Mayor — All in North End The city’s longest operating pharmacy was started in North Long Branch more than 125 years ago....
Long Branch City Clerks: Some History
The first Long Branch municipal clerk was R. Jerome Van Brunt, who held the post for nearly 20 years before being politically ousted in...
Long Branch’s Almost President
A heartbeat away from the most-powerful office on Earth Long Branch can’t claim that a native was ever President of the United States of...
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....
Broadway Show: Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center
Arts & Cultural Center Celebrates All Things Long Branch The diversity of Long Branch — its citizens gift for mixing — is an essential...
Ditchdiggers, Daughters, and Doctors
I’ve admired the medical profession all of my life. My physician-father sort of insisted. Turns out it’s pretty easy. My many years of running...
