MB Bathing Pavilion Images …
The Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion (MBBP) — a borough landmark for over a century now — has opened for the ’23 Summer season. I’ve...
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Sea Bright: Boro of Beach Clubs
It’s the ultimate beach town. Folks have been coming to Sea Bright for the sand, sea and sun for over a century. Young and...
MB Fire Company: Always Brave & Ready
The all-volunteer Monmouth Beach Fire Company — proud of its century-long dedication to protecting the lives and property of its neighbors — actually predates...
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....
Images of Sea Bright …
Classic photos of a seaside borough … (Page dedicated to the Sea Bright Historical Society) Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright have a lot in...
Highlands-Sea Bright Bridge Images
Photos of a major shore crossing … Since the first bridge was opened in 1872, a total of four fixed crossings have connected northern...
MBFC Softball — Lasting Champions
Another title in 2023 and 6 in the past 7 years … It’s a group of guys — going back 50 years now —...
Monmouth Beach — “Men of Honor”
They were a couple of rocks in the sturdy foundation of what became Monmouth Beach — Garrett White and Nelson Lockwood. Both men exhibited...
Broadway: Ready for Business
Legendary Road Awaits New Vision First mapped in 1835, first paved in 1891, Broadway was where Long Branch conducted commerce. The Slocum family is...
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...
Commerce Corner in Monmouth Beach
A corner store is something to be found in many American communities. Like in Monmouth Beach. Down through the years many a borough youth...
Long Branch City Hall Images
Plus, the “Mayors of Long Branch” — Long Branch has had two municipal buildings in its long and storied history — both located on...
Nauvoo — Start of Sea Bright
Sea Bright beginnings … It was first called “Nauvoo.” The area’s original settlers — Nathan Woolley, William Giles, and Johnty Smith — probably arrived...
’23 Hurricane Season: Be Ready
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Predicts “Near-Normal” Storm Season Living at the shore comes at a price. Wise lifelong residents know this. Natural forces of...
USCG History in Monmouth Beach
The United States Coast Guard has a long history of service and sacrifice — even in Monmouth Beach. In January 1915, the US Life-Saving...
Long Branch: Keys to the City
How old is Long Branch? It goes all the way back to 1668. According to local folklore, in 1665 five associates from the original...
