☰

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Lifestyle & Events

Cape May Through Time (America Through Time)

$ 119

Availability: Currently in Stock

Delivery: 10-20 working days

Condition: USED (All books are in used condition)

Condition - Very Good
The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and functions properly. Item may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, or have minor cosmetic damage. It may also be missing some parts/accessories or bundled items.

Cape May Through Time (America Through Time)

As early as 1776, the resort of Cape May in southern New Jersey was recognized as a popular, healthy place for bathing in the Atlantic Ocean. The hotels were boarding houses erected in the early 1800s, and by 1850 the town had nearly two dozen, all built of wood. The establishment of railroad service in 1863 brought a new era of growth and more fashionable hotels. Hailed as the "queen of seaside resorts," Cape May attracted tourists from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and even the Deep South, many who built summer cottages along the oceanfront. A devastating, 35-acre fire in 1878 destroyed seven hotels and more than thirty cottages in the heart of town, but they were quickly replaced with new ones adorned with broad porches and lavished with gingerbread trim. Today, most of the city is a National Historic Landmark in recognition of its well-preserved collection of Victorian-era buildings, considered the best assemblage east of the Mississippi River.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer America Through Time
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2018-04-02
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781635000658

You might also like...

Cape May's Gingerbread Gems

Cape May's Gingerbread Gems

Remembering South Cape May: The Jersey Shore Town that Vanished into the Sea (Lost)

Remembering South Cape May: The Jersey Shore Town that Vanished into the Sea (Lost)

Cape May Point: The Illustrated History: 1875 to the Present (Schiffer Books)

Cape May Point: The Illustrated History: 1875 to the Present (Schiffer Books)

Cape May Point: Three Walking Tours of Historic Cottages (Schiffer Books)

Cape May Point: Three Walking Tours of Historic Cottages (Schiffer Books)

Cape May (Images of America)

Cape May (Images of America)

The Cape May Navy: Delaware Bay Privateers in the American Revolution

The Cape May Navy: Delaware Bay Privateers in the American Revolution