On the trail of the blue comet new jersey seashore lines is a class iii railroad in ocean and burlington counties. Freeholder haines serves as chairwoman of parks and recreation, natural lands and the department of information technology. The texas and pacific railway company was the only railroad in texas, and one of the few in the united states, to operate under a federal charter. Congress granted a charter to the texas pacific railroad company on march 3, 1871. The new jersey southern railroad was a railroad that started in 1854. Shore chronicles and place names of ocean county are two of the many historical books available for purchase. The long branch and seashore railroad began building down the coast in 1863.
Ocean county society of model railroaders social club. For much of the time, from about 1720 to 1812, the peninsula stretching from bay head ended at cranberry inlet that cut through from the ocean to the bay near what is now the northern boundary of seaside heights. New jerseys railroad network see inset l eg nd path stations l igh tr al s ons light ra l nes path update. By 1850, toms river had grown to fifty houses, and was selected as the site of the county seat for the newlycreated ocean county. The toms river railroad was a railroad in ocean county, new jersey, established in 1866 with a stop at the county seat of toms river, new jersey. Plumsted township library opens in municipal building with contract signed between plumsted township providing space in municipal building, friends of the library providing labor, books, shelving and furniture and ocean county library commission providing books, materials and a library assistant to manage the new branch of. Many railroadrelated problems familiar to the 19 th century public persist today.
Oceano, atlantic city of the west is a story of a kaleidoscope of dreams, ambitions and reality in a small coastal town that has remained surprisingly simple and unpretentious into the 21st. However, there are other types of railways, including those whose units consist of single selfpropelled cars, cabledrawn railways used to. Richard ellsworth savage, one of the books multitude of shallow. Vannote becomes an owner of what is later called vannote lumber. The children in this charming story find the country railway a joy and. Engineers made the inlet permanent, and with its new harbor, ocean city became one of the east coasts premier sport fishing destinationsthe white marlin capital of the world. Ocean shore railroad, jack wagner, howellnorth books, berkeley, 1974. It features a history of all the railroad lines in cape may county, the pennsylvaniareading seashore lines consolidation, and the subsequent disposition of all lines. The railroad brought passengers and freight into town for sixtyfive years.
Located on the banks of the river of the same name, toms river was first settled in the early 1700s by loggers drawn to the dense forests on the rivers. Aug 01, 2003 the publications committee of the ocean county historical society has gathered a treasure trove of information and images many of them rare and previously unpublished to create this delightful tribute to toms river. The ocean county society of model railroaders hosts extensive o, ho and a. The following is a list of publications available from the ocean county historical society. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. Bridge concrete ponythrough girder bridge over south channel toms river on atlantic city blvd. The route was originally intended to be continuous but the 1906 san francisco earthquake, financial difficulties, and the advent of the automobile caused the line to remain divided into a northern and southern division.
Railroad history americana ocean shore railroad california trains steam locomotives logging industry lumber companies other books that might interest you pine chips. Railroad history in the united states is nearly as old as the country itself, dating. If you enjoy the history of new englands railroads, it should be on your book shelf. Along the shore and in the foothills, central railroad of new jersey. In august of 1933, a powerful storm ripped open a new channel from the bay to the ocean. The photos of the last run of the doodlebug in may 1962 are especially nostalgic as i left monmouth county myself a few days later and have never been back. Railroad history score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Resorts and recreation chapter 2 national park service. Resorts and recreation bibliography national park service. The route was originally intended to be continuous but the 1906 san francisco earthquake, financial difficulties, and the advent of the automobile caused the line to remain divided into a northern. Home browse science and technology technology transportation railroad history.
The history of the union pacific railroad stretches from 1862 to the present. Captain john arnold convinces the central railroad of new jersey to extend its line by giving the company land and money. Indexed map showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, counties, roads, and railroads. History of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin, 18281885. American prisoner of war camps in montana and wyoming. As an official cooperating organization with state parks, the nonprofit california state railroad museum foundation is dedicated to enhancing the educational and interpretive programs of the california state railroad museum and railtown 1897 state historic park. The railroad commissary bookshelf we specialize in outofprint and hardtofind used rr books. Barnegat continues to be a rapidly growing community, but retains a commitment to preserving its local history and natural resources, including the barnegat bay.
Paleoindians migrated into what is now ocean county and lived in nomadic bands hunting and fishing. Online shopping for history railroads from a great selection at books store. The bay towns of forked river, waretown, and barnegat were established communities relying on the products of forest and sea long before the railroad. Step right on to main street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life in your town, or any town in america. Railroad history of ocean county presentation coming up. A map and timetable from january 1910 no longer shows it as part of the railroad. Dec 09, 2016 blue comet line being restored in ocean county. For operations of the current railroad, see union pacific railroad. New enlarged scale railroad and county map of california showing every railroad station and post office in the state. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, california. Penned by local experts, each images of america book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today. I was headed for rehoboth beach, delaware, to enjoy the atlantic ocean. The long branch and sea shore railroad was opened in 1865 from. Railroads of new jersey and surrounding states 1869.
The northern pacific railroad, the sioux, and the panic of 1873 by m. A brief preachment on sights and scenes along the line of the butte county railroad. The first beachfront pavilion is constructed on atlantic avenue. She is the first woman in 40 years to lead ocean county government. Traffic safety ocean county government board of chosen freeholders. Books are for sale at the depot or by calling 8054895446. This fascinating visual history features more than two hundred carefully selected photographs that together document the people, places, and events that have defined the city of toms river and the surrounding area. I grew up in monmouth county and have been interesting in its railroad history ever since. The point pleasant beacon newspaper, predecessor of the ocean county leader, begins publication. Ocean shore railroad and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The county, which until 1850 included almost all of presentday ocean county, became a crown possession after the english seized. On december 1, 1946, the railroad bridge linking seaside park with ocean gate was partially destroyed by fire. Heppner, a founding member of the friends of the kingston station. The office of the ocean county engineer is responsible for 621 miles of county roads and 225 bridges and culverts spread throughout 33 municipalities.
Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Ocean county artists work can be found in magazines, childrens books, postage stamps and us government recruitment posters, and in the united states capitol building. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. This book, authored through the combined efforts of the ocean county historical society, tuckerton, eagleswood, and stafford historical societies, the bass river community library, and the barnegat bay decoy and baymens museum, is full of photos and narratives of downshore life. Ocean county society of model railroaders 500 country club dr, pine park kuser hall, lakewood, new jersey 08701 rated 4. The ocean county library will temporarily close to support the proactive measures being taken by the state of new jersey department of law and public safety division of new jersey state police of emergency management administrative order no.
It is significant that one of the first feature films, the great train robbery 1903, was actually shot in new jersey. The story of a passenger train operated by the nj central railroad between 1929 and 1941. Were proud that many of the titles available were created and published here. The ponds near the west end of the railroad causeway from palermo to ocean city were originally borrow pits and the source of sand used to build the causeway across the back bay. After construction was complete, the camden county railroad, which had been established with the sole purpose of constructing this extension, was leased to the atlantic city railroad. The ocean county library will temporarily close to support the proactive measures being taken by the state of new jersey department of law and public safety. Coal via railroad 1868 library of congress original files. Works from ocean county artists are represented in virtually every major museum on the east coast and in both national and international art collections. A guide to all stations, past and present, on the former atlantic city railroad cape may branch from winslow junction to cape may is included. Ocean county society of model railroaders, lakewood, new jersey.
List of books and articles about railroad history online. According to historian mike del vecchios book, railroads across america, the. Union pacific rail road, union pacific railway, union pacific railroad mark i, and union pacific. On december 1, 1946, the railroad bridge linking seaside park with ocean gate was partially destroyed by fire, ending rail service to and from philadelphia. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, new jersey library. Discover the best history of railroads in best sellers. Point pleasant hardware opens for business and james m. Topographic strip map of the hudson river valley from waterford to new york city, showing drainage, relief by hachures, county and township. Haines serves as the 2019 director of the ocean county board of chosen freeholders. Flagler and the spectacular rise and fall of the railroad that crossed an ocean.
Texas and pacific railway the authority on texas history. Henry flagler and the spectacular rise and fall of the railroad that crossed an ocean. History borough of seaside park, ocean county, new jersey. But aside from their many problems, railroads were a key. A bridge tender for the bridge over crook horn creek likely used rain barrels to collect roof water for drinking. County railroad lines, but the shipbuilding and charcoal industries at toms river and tuckerton were responsible for ocean county rail development. Strickler research center, a contemporary addition to the house, is an extensive repository for a library of books, maps, and historical and genealogical records that provide students, researchers, genealogists, and history enthusiasts with the essential resources necessary for telling the stories of ocean county. Barnegat was officially known as union township until 1978. Railroads, the pioneers building americas transportation backbone, and more. Records and forms office of the ocean county clerk. Welcome to the railroad commissary online railroad book catalog. Looking through this book brings back the memories.
Rail service to the monmouth county coast was revolutionized by the. Discover librarianselected research resources on railroad history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Anthracite coal fields of pennsylvania to new york via perth amboy. It was built in 1830 near the site of todays ocean beach marina. The ocean shore railroad was a railroad built between san francisco and tunitas glen, and swanton and santa cruz that operated along the pacific coastline from 1905 until 1920. A bridge tender for the bridge over crook horn creek likely used rain barrels to. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. On december 1, 1946, the railroad bridge linking seaside park with ocean gate. Railway history, this is the railway reference book i most often turn to. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Dont forget to bookmark this page so you can return easily and often.
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