Victorian Cape May / Robert E. Heinly.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heinly, Robert E., author.

Contributor:

Charles D. Dickey, Jr., Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Beaches.

History.

Architecture, Victorian.

Cape May (N.J.)--History--19th century.

Cape May (N.J.).

Buildings--New Jersey--Cape May.

Buildings.

New Jersey--Cape May.

Architecture, Victorian--New Jersey--Cape May--History.

Beaches--New Jersey--Cape May--History--19th century.

Physical Description:

154 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Charleston, S.C. : History Press, [2015]

Summary:

Elegant remnants of the Victorian era grace almost every corner of Cape May. Wealthy locals built opulent homes like the Emlen Physick Estate and the George Allen House, while grand hotels like Congress Hall and the Chalfonte welcomed visitors from around the country. Even presidents came for the healthful sea air and distinguished venues. Yet the gaieties of these well-heeled patrons were shadowed by strictly defined social roles. Men and women-upper class, as well as cooks and servants-had vastly different experiences in this resort town. Local historian Robert Heinly explores all aspects of this world. Peer into the upstairs and downstairs of these majestic homes to discover what life was like in Victorian Cape May. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part I Meet the Victorians and Their Queen of the Seaside Resorts 13

Part II The Two Reigns of the Queen of the Seaside Resorts 41

Part III The Crown Jewels of the Queen of the Seaside Resorts 95.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 147).

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Charles D. Dickey, Jr., Fund.

ISBN:

1626198950

9781626198951

OCLC:

904037191

Publisher Number:

99963186205