Belmar New Jersey Information
Belmar, New Jersey did not always have its current name. The town was first named “Ocean Beach” in 1872, but the name was changed in 1889 to Belmar, which is French for “Beautiful Sea.”
The town’s first hotel, The Ocean Beach House, was built in 1873. By 1890, more than 17 hotels were running and catering to hundreds of summer visitors. The town became a well-known summer resort. It has remained so ever since, being known for a large addition of tourists.
Asbury Park New Jersey Information
Asbury Park, New Jersey, got its start in 1871 when James A. Bradley, a New York manufacturer, bought an uninhabited 500-acre tract of woodland for $90,000. In poor health, Bradley sought refuge and peace in the town. After a short stay in Asbury Park and with his health restored, Bradley threw all his energies into building a seashore resort that would be “second to none.” The city was named in honor of Bishop Francis Asbury and Asbury Park was incorporated as a City on March 25, 1897.
