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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
March 6, 2025
Sea Girt

1939

Vinnie Dicks
March 6, 2025
Sea Girt
1939

The 1939 worlds fair came to New York, looking toward the future

Vinnie Dicks
March 5, 2025
Sea Girt

1938

Vinnie Dicks
March 5, 2025
Sea Girt
1938

Baltimore Park origins, Police salaries and WPA projects

Vinnie Dicks
March 4, 2025
Sea Girt

1937

Vinnie Dicks
March 4, 2025
Sea Girt
1937

Police get a new car and taxpayers worry about spending

Vinnie Dicks
March 3, 2025

1936

Vinnie Dicks
March 3, 2025
1936

Vagrants and trouble with paying bills

Vinnie Dicks
March 2, 2025

1935

Vinnie Dicks
March 2, 2025
1935

It took creativity and cheap food to attract patrons in the 1930s

Vinnie Dicks
March 1, 2025

1934

Vinnie Dicks
March 1, 2025
1934

The Morro Castle disaster was a test of the quality of the Sea Girt Lifeguards.

Vinnie Dicks
February 28, 2025

1933

Vinnie Dicks
February 28, 2025
1933

Opera star and Drama in Sea Girt

Vinnie Dicks
February 27, 2025

1932

Vinnie Dicks
February 27, 2025
1932

Franklin Roosevelt launched his bid for President from Sea Girt

Vinnie Dicks
February 26, 2025

1931

Vinnie Dicks
February 26, 2025
1931

Belt tightening in the depression

Vinnie Dicks
February 25, 2025

1930

Vinnie Dicks
February 25, 2025
1930

Boxing at the Sea Girt Inn

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