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 - Softcover
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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.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the burgeoning seaside resort scene of late 19th-century America, specifically focusing on the transformation of Rockaway Beach, Long Island, from a desolate stretch of sand into a bustling summer destination. The author takes the reader on a tour of this developing resort, highlighting the construction of new hotels, the arrival of railroads and steamboats, and the growing popularity of the beach for bathing and entertainment. We see the emergence of lavish hotels like the colossal Rockaway Beach Hotel, and learn about the innovative iron pier, a marvel of engineering that extends far out into the ocean. The book delves into the allure of seaside vacations, examining the societal shift towards the sea as a place for leisure and recreation. The author captures the eraââ â¢s fascination with the restorative power of the ocean air and the thrill of seaside amusements. Through detailed descriptions of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues, the book provides a rich historical account of Rockaway Beach, revealing the dynamism of a rapidly evolving American landscape. This book offers a unique window into the social and cultural forces that shaped the development of the American seaside resort, revealing the allure of the ocean and the changing tastes of a nation seeking escape and excitement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332886739_0
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