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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Ocean County Through Time

Ocean County Through Time

Gilinsky, Robert

Paperback

General PhotographyRegional: Middle Atlantic

Publisher Price: $22.99

ISBN10: 1635000335
ISBN13: 9781635000337
Publisher: America Through Time
Published: Aug 22 2016
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.50 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
Ocean County, New Jersey, blends its historic charm with modern growth, showcasing its transformation from secluded beauty to bustling development, with both iconic landmarks and hidden gems

Ocean County, the second largest county in New Jersey, leads the state in terms of population growth over the past several decades. Long known for its beautiful barrier island beaches and inland pine barrens, many traces of yesteryear have vanished with the recent influx of people and radical remodeling of places. Long ago the wild southern badlands of Monmouth, Ocean County broke away in 1850. After many decades of dormancy, the county now boasts one of the East Coast's most revered theme parks, five major hospitals, a minor league baseball team and stadium, one of the world's largest yeshivas, miles of pristine and preserved barrier island beach space, pine barren wilderness, a healthy manufacturing sector, and sprawling developments with their associated shopping malls. Once sought out by individuals and communities for its isolated quiet beauty, there is no turning back for Ocean County. This book intends to serve as an armchair tour guide documenting the evolution of both well-known landmarks and back road locales for long-time residents and newcomers alike.

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