Guide to Rockaway Beach, With Map and Time Tables, Showing the Different Routes From New York and Brooklyn, by Rail and Water: With a Complete History and Description of the Grandest Popular Seaside R - Hardcover

Augustus St. Clair

 
9780332446547: Guide to Rockaway Beach, With Map and Time Tables, Showing the Different Routes From New York and Brooklyn, by Rail and Water: With a Complete History and Description of the Grandest Popular Seaside R

Synopsis

Rockaway Beach’s rise as a premier seaside resort is explored with vivid history and practical details.

This guide offers a clear view of why Rockaway Beach became a favorite, including its rail and water routes from New York and Brooklyn, a look at the grand hotel and related improvements, and an illustrated portrait of the new Rockaway Beach Hotel. It presents a complete overview and description that helps readers plan a visit or study the resort’s development.

The book frames the seaside’s appeal through the evolution of its popularity, the sound business behind new hotels, and the transportation changes shaping travel to the coast. It also highlights notable landmarks, hotels, and attractions that have drawn crowds to the shore.
  • Learn how the transport network connects New York to Rockaway Beach, with schedules and route options described.
  • Discover major hotels and pavilions, including the Atlas Hotel, Mammoth Pavilion, Surf Pavilion, and others along Ocean and Remsen Avenues.
  • Get a sense of the seaside attractions, dining, and entertainment that have made the resort a destination.
  • See how the landscape and facilities—such as bathing houses, promenades, and the Iron Pier—contribute to the visitor experience.
Ideal for travelers planning a seaside trip, history enthusiasts exploring American resort culture, and readers seeking a detailed portrait of Rockaway Beach’s heyday.

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9781332886739: Guide to Rockaway Beach, With Map and Time Tables, Showing the Different Routes From New York and Brooklyn, by Rail and Water: With a Complete History ... Also, an Illustration of the New Rock

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ISBN 10:  1332886736 ISBN 13:  9781332886739
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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