From the "heyday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item # 717577
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THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove, New Jersey, Aug. 7, 1888
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 2 has a continuation of: "History of Asbury Park" taking over a column. Page 3 features very nice illustrated advertisements for the famous hotels of the day: the Coleman House, The Arlington and the Sheldon. Also a nice: "Map of Asbury Park, New Jersey".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Background: The Daily Press featured illustrated ads for prominent hotels in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, such as the Coleman House, Arlington, and Hotel Brunswick. These ads promoted ocean views, fine dining, entertainment, and beachfront access to attract summer tourists in the late 1800s. Many appeared in issues from the 1880s–1890s and are preserved in historical archives.
* From this tourist mecca of the 19th century
* Famous hotels in illustrated ads
An interesting newspaper from these once-famous vacation meccas on the Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items.
Page 2 has a continuation of: "History of Asbury Park" taking over a column. Page 3 features very nice illustrated advertisements for the famous hotels of the day: the Coleman House, The Arlington and the Sheldon. Also a nice: "Map of Asbury Park, New Jersey".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Background: The Daily Press featured illustrated ads for prominent hotels in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, such as the Coleman House, Arlington, and Hotel Brunswick. These ads promoted ocean views, fine dining, entertainment, and beachfront access to attract summer tourists in the late 1800s. Many appeared in issues from the 1880s–1890s and are preserved in historical archives.
Category: Post-Civil War
Price
$29
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.
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