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Boardwalk Memories: Tales Of The Jersey Shore Hardcover – October 14, 2005
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"The #1 Must Read for the Summer"
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
"Mr. Salvini is a historian with solid credentials...[he] takes us on a tour of the wooden walks up and down the Shore, from Cape May to Long Branch. There are 174 pages of photographs and prints that complement his tales. He includes stories about presidents and presidential hopefuls and their beach houses, along with the development of amusement parks, piers and marvelously carved carousel horses."
The New York Times
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Enter the world of the Jersey Shore through remarkable archival photographs and lively tales in this heartfelt tribute to New Jersey's boardwalks. Millions of tourists have at one time or another visited "The Shore," as the locals fondly refer to the 127-mile coastline between Sandy Hook and Cape May Point. Few leave without a special boardwalk memory. Join historian Emil R. Salvini as he traces the evolution of these "walkways of wood" from humble plank paths to the seaside promenades and busy midways of today.
From Long Branch to Cape May, each of the boardwalks along the New Jersey shore has its own story to tell. While some preserve the honky-tonk, circus-barker atmosphere of yore, others have become peaceful promenades along the sea. North of Long Beach Island, the boardwalks have a distinct Manhattan flavor, with New York-style pizza, Italian sausage sandwiches, and Devils, Yankees, and Mets caps and jerseys in abundance. The boardwalks to the south serve as satellites of Philadelphia, replete with cheese steaks, pork rolls, funnel cakes, and naturally, Flyers and Eagles fans.
If you're looking for a Jersey-style, heavy-decibel, neon-laden boardwalk experience, look no further than Seaside Heights, Ocean City, and Wildwood. Or perhaps you'd prefer the noncommercial boardwalk at Ocean Grove, which reflects the pious tone of the town's religious founders, or that of Spring Lake where there are no rides, no games of chance, no cotton candy, and no funnel cake. As with Cape May to the south, residents here believe visitors come for the peaceful seaside ambience, the quaint architecture, and a chance to step into the past. Whatever your taste, there is a boardwalk that will not disappoint.
From Long Branch to Cape May, each of the boardwalks along the New Jersey shore has its own story to tell. While some preserve the honky-tonk, circus-barker atmosphere of yore, others have become peaceful promenades along the sea. North of Long Beach Island, the boardwalks have a distinct Manhattan flavor, with New York-style pizza, Italian sausage sandwiches, and Devils, Yankees, and Mets caps and jerseys in abundance. The boardwalks to the south serve as satellites of Philadelphia, replete with cheese steaks, pork rolls, funnel cakes, and naturally, Flyers and Eagles fans.
If you're looking for a Jersey-style, heavy-decibel, neon-laden boardwalk experience, look no further than Seaside Heights, Ocean City, and Wildwood. Or perhaps you'd prefer the noncommercial boardwalk at Ocean Grove, which reflects the pious tone of the town's religious founders, or that of Spring Lake where there are no rides, no games of chance, no cotton candy, and no funnel cake. As with Cape May to the south, residents here believe visitors come for the peaceful seaside ambience, the quaint architecture, and a chance to step into the past. Whatever your taste, there is a boardwalk that will not disappoint.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Nodrog
on November 29, 2005
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Reading this book is like taking a walk down Memory Lane. It brought back so many fond memories of my childhood trips "down the shore"
Salvini's attention to detail and wonderful collection of historical photographs are absolutely astounding.
A must read for anyone who grew up at the Jersey Shore!
Salvini's attention to detail and wonderful collection of historical photographs are absolutely astounding.
A must read for anyone who grew up at the Jersey Shore!
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on November 28, 2005
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Having spent many of my early years on the Jersey shore, it was a delight to receive this for my birthday. I was so happy to finally see the shore I remembered from my youth so thoughtfully collected and written about. It truly evokes the memories of the wonderful boardwalks I have from my childhood. A wonderful book.
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Enthusiasts of New Jersey's famous Jersey Shore will find a welcome focus on the boardwalks past and present in BOARDWALK MEMORIES: TALES OF THE JERSEY SHORE. For millions of tourists the boardwalk lies at the center of a Jersey vacation memory, so historian Emil Salvini's survey of the history of the boardwalks should hold special appeal to any who have visited the area and retain a fond affection for the area. Chapters detail different boardwalks and are packed with vintage black and white photos from yesteryear. Highly recommended: a lovely reconstruction of Jersey Shore history and culture.
Diane C. Donovan
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Diane C. Donovan
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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on November 28, 2005
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Emil Salvini takes you on a splendid literary walk down New Jerseys treasured boardwalks. This book is rich with photographs and stories, new and old, that take you from central Jersey to exit zero. Salvini, like in his Cape May book, offers the perfect combination of history and legend, making it a fun and educational read. I truly enjoyed looking at the pictures in particular, there's even a shot of a very young Danny Devito, look closely!
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on November 28, 2005
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I was just given a copy of this book by my son and was very pleased. Mr. Salvini really brought back fond memories of the Jersey Shore. Great photographs, hard to believe how the boardwalks have changed!
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on June 4, 2010
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This book covers the history of the Boardwalk along New Jersey's shore. I bought it specifically because it includes a little about Springlake, where I have family roots and ties. Overall the pictures are terrific, I have to admit I have not read most of the literature as I purchased this as a gift for my father, who did indeed like it very much.
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on October 11, 2010
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I loved this book.....the photos, the history and the walk down memory lane. I would recommend it to anyone who loves the Jersey Shore as much as I do. :)
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Deborah Jiannine
on October 26, 2010
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I grew up on the Jersey Shore between Sandy Hook and Asbury Park.. This is a fascinating tribute to the not only the history of 'Boardwalks' but of the Jersey Shore as well!
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