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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 15, 2025
Sea Girt

1889

Vinnie Dicks
January 15, 2025
Sea Girt
1889

The camp attracts businesses and tourists, and boys seeking alcohol

Vinnie Dicks
January 14, 2025
Sea Girt

1888

Vinnie Dicks
January 14, 2025
Sea Girt
1888

The unique friendliness of Sea Girt in 1888

Vinnie Dicks
January 13, 2025
Sea Girt

1887

Vinnie Dicks
January 13, 2025
Sea Girt
1887

Financial fraud shocks Philadelphia and the shockwaves reach Sea Girt in 1887.

Vinnie Dicks
January 12, 2025
Sea Girt

1886

Vinnie Dicks
January 12, 2025
Sea Girt
1886

Sea Girt and Spring Lake, often discussed as twin resorts, diverge

Vinnie Dicks
January 11, 2025
Sea Girt

1885

Vinnie Dicks
January 11, 2025
Sea Girt
1885

Hotel life was filled with entertainment and people watching

Vinnie Dicks
January 10, 2025
Sea Girt

1884

Vinnie Dicks
January 10, 2025
Sea Girt
1884

A real hero guards the beach and the park is saved

Vinnie Dicks
January 9, 2025
Sea Girt

1883

Vinnie Dicks
January 9, 2025
Sea Girt
1883

The Waldorf Astoria and Saratoga Springs Casino owe their fame to former Sea Girt Hotel Managers

Vinnie Dicks
January 8, 2025
Sea Girt

1882

Vinnie Dicks
January 8, 2025
Sea Girt
1882

A scare about sanitary conditions chases away hotel guests and keeps Sea Girt quiet

Vinnie Dicks
January 7, 2025
Sea Girt

1881

Vinnie Dicks
January 7, 2025
Sea Girt
1881

Aunt Phebe brought her polite charm to the beach at Sea Girt

Vinnie Dicks
January 6, 2025
Sea Girt

1880

Vinnie Dicks
January 6, 2025
Sea Girt
1880

The long history of the Parker House

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