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October 28, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
C. Frederick Kohl, Tortured Soul

From “It couple” to tragedy. Millionaire C. Frederick Kohl visited Sea Girt in 1896

C. Frederick Kohl, Tortured Soul
October 19, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
Votes For Women

Among the guests at Sea Girt in 1885 were a mother and her young girls. They would advance the cause of women in America.

Votes For Women
October 12, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
The Lifesaver and the Heiress

When a Spring Lake Lifeguard eloped with an Heiress in 1910, her mother was having none of it.

The Lifesaver and the Heiress
October 3, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
The Captain and the Whale

A Spring Lake Waterman discovered a new whale in the Atlantic

The Captain and the Whale
September 28, 2026
Vinnie Dicks
Why the Babe was late to Bradley Beach

Babe Ruth came to Bradley Beach from the 1926 World Series for an exhibition game. Learn why he was late.

Why the Babe was late to Bradley Beach
Vinnie Dicks
August 24, 2023

Fairies in Spring Lake Heights

Vinnie Dicks
August 24, 2023
Fairies in Spring Lake Heights

If you look closely, you may find some fairies in Spring Lake Heights

Vinnie Dicks
August 8, 2023

A Prodigy at Sea Girt

Vinnie Dicks
August 8, 2023
A Prodigy at Sea Girt

The first US Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, Theodore W. Richards summered at Sea Girt.

Vinnie Dicks
August 1, 2023

The Revolution of Bathing Wear

Vinnie Dicks
August 1, 2023
The Revolution of Bathing Wear

The bathing suit has undergone significant changes over the years.

Vinnie Dicks
July 25, 2023

Crescent Park was really saved in 1884

Vinnie Dicks
July 25, 2023
Crescent Park was really saved in 1884

Crescent Park was saved in 1884 by Elliston Morris who also built the tennis courts.

Vinnie Dicks
July 16, 2023

The Sunset of Sailing Ships

Vinnie Dicks
July 16, 2023
The Sunset of Sailing Ships

A tale of two shipwrecks from the age of sailing ships

Vinnie Dicks
July 7, 2023

What is the oldest building in Sea Girt?

Vinnie Dicks
July 7, 2023
What is the oldest building in Sea Girt?

Sea Girt has some vintage buildings, one is the oldest by far.

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Vinnie Dicks
June 29, 2023

The First National Bank of Spring Lake

Vinnie Dicks
June 29, 2023
The First National Bank of Spring Lake

The vault of the Spring Lake National Bank has some stories to tell

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Vinnie Dicks
June 4, 2023

Grocer tales in Bradley Beach

Vinnie Dicks
June 4, 2023
Grocer tales in Bradley Beach

Two Grocers, one a friend of the Founder, one not.

Vinnie Dicks
April 27, 2023

Another Camp Meeting

Vinnie Dicks
April 27, 2023
Another Camp Meeting

Ocean Grove was not the only Camp Meeting here at the Monmouth Shore.

Vinnie Dicks
April 18, 2023

Deep Roots

Vinnie Dicks
April 18, 2023
Deep Roots

The Ocean House is the oldest operating hotel in Spring Lake

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