Legendary locals of Ocean City, New Jersey / Fred and Susan Miller.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miller, Fred, 1941- Author.

Miller, Susan., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Legendary locals

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Celebrities--New Jersey--Ocean City--Biography.

Celebrities.

Ocean City (N.J.)--Biography--Pictorial works.

Ocean City (N.J.).

Ocean City (N.J.)--History--Pictorial works.

Ocean City (N.J.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations, portraits.

Other Title:

Legendary locals of Ocean City

Ocean City, New Jersey

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Legendary Locals, an imprint of Arcadia Pub., 2011.

Summary:

Ocean City has been called America's Greatest Family Resort since the slogan was adopted by the chamber of commerce in 1920. But it has always been a gathering place for families, beginning in 1879 when the Lake family came here to build a Christian Seaside Resort. Since those early years, Ocean City has evolved into a community of diverse people, with the value of family still holding strong. While famous people, such as actress Grace Kelly and author Gay Talese, called Ocean City home, most of the people in this book are ordinary citizens. Many of these families are third and fourth generation. Some trace their roots back to the Lakes, others have grandparents or great-grandparents who came here as immigrants. Still others have moved here more recently; all contribute to making Ocean City a wonderful place to live and work.

Contents:

A vision becomes reality

A modern resort evolves

All roads lead to Ocean City

A summer vacation, a permanent home.

Notes:

Includes index.

OCLC:

885208335