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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
January 5, 2025
Sea Girt

1879

Vinnie Dicks
January 5, 2025
Sea Girt
1879

Wreck Pond and its name origin

Vinnie Dicks
January 4, 2025
Sea Girt

1878

Vinnie Dicks
January 4, 2025
Sea Girt
1878

The Beacon House 1878-2021 had its most important guest in its first season

Vinnie Dicks
January 3, 2025
Sea Girt

1877

Vinnie Dicks
January 3, 2025
Sea Girt
1877

A very important guest list in Sea Girt in 1877

Vinnie Dicks
January 2, 2025
Sea Girt

1876

Vinnie Dicks
January 2, 2025
Sea Girt
1876

In 1876 two hotels were a walk in the forest apart

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Vinnie Dicks
January 1, 2025
Sea Girt

1875

Vinnie Dicks
January 1, 2025
Sea Girt
1875

The first lots are sold in Sea Girt

Vinnie Dicks
December 31, 2024
Sea Girt

Celebrate 150 Years in 150 Days

Vinnie Dicks
December 31, 2024
Sea Girt
Celebrate 150 Years in 150 Days

150 stories in 150 days. Happy 150 Sea Girt

Vinnie Dicks
November 25, 2024

Eggiman's - St. Stephen's Green: Whines and Lickers since 1884

Vinnie Dicks
November 25, 2024
Eggiman's - St. Stephen's Green:  Whines and Lickers since 1884

This bar on Rt. 71 has been serving drinks and food to locals and passers-by since 1884 when Walter Eggimann started selling bottled beer. The history of Eggiman’s and St. Stephen’s Green Public House in Spring Lake Heights

Vinnie Dicks
November 12, 2024

The Twilight of Beaux-Arts Design In Our Backyard

Vinnie Dicks
November 12, 2024
The Twilight of Beaux-Arts Design In Our Backyard

Whiney Warren popularized Beaux Arts design in the US from 1894-1931, and reflected American prominence in the early decade of the 1900s.

Vinnie Dicks
September 15, 2024

History slipping from under our feet

Vinnie Dicks
September 15, 2024
History slipping from under our feet

A history of slate sidewalks

Vinnie Dicks
September 4, 2024

Lake Como celebrates 100 years (kind of)

Vinnie Dicks
September 4, 2024
Lake Como celebrates 100 years (kind of)

The history of little Lake Como

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