Ocean City, which calls itself "America's Greatest Family Resort," is today best known for its wide, clean beaches and a yearly bayfront celebration called the "Night in Venice." Founded in 1879 as a Christian seaside resort, the island community still maintains some of its early traditions including prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages--while striving to continue its long-standing reputation as a family-oriented resort. This remarkable new photographic history features such historic sites as the home of the town's first
resident and famous old-time restaurants like Chris',...

Ocean City is among the nation's most popular
vacation destinations. Founded in 1879, it has evolved from a Christian-oriented summer resort to a
year-round community that mirrors the many facets of America's diversity. The area's wide, sandy beaches and lively boardwalk continue to attract thousands of
visitors each year. Ocean City, New Jersey Volume II uncovers many more vintage photographs of the town's
seaside attractions and features rare scenes of the
community, its politics, the impact of World War II, and the unusual events that have become the hallmark of parades...