Old Ocean City

Old Ocean City
Author: Robert Craighead Walker
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2001
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780801865855

"When the Walkers journeyed to Ocean City, Maryland, it was to enjoy summers filled with target practice on the beach, hunting the abundant waterfowl, fishing, boating, picnicking, and bathing in the ocean. In 1908, William and Nannie Letitia Walker purchased a lot from the Sinepuxent Beach Company of Baltimore and built a small hunting lodge that, by 1910, had become a sturdy cottage. The Walkers named their summer home, which still stands at the corner of Baltimore Avenue and Seventh Street, "Romarletta," for their children Robert, Margaret, and Letitia.".

Ocean City Oddities

Ocean City Oddities
Author: Kristin Helf & Brandon Seidl
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 1
Release: 2020
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467142468

For generations, Ocean City has afforded both locals and tourists unforgettable sights and sounds. The boardwalk holds iconic landmarks like Trimper's Rides and the Sand Sculptures, and no visitor will ever forget Boardwalk Elvis. Farther north are Motel Row, Jolly Roger's "Muffler Man" Pirate and Old Pro miniature golf courses. Nostalgic recollections from decades past include the boisterous chuckles of Laffing Sal and Captain Bob's Bull. Local authors Kristin Helf and Brandon Seidl celebrate gone-but-not-forgotten spots while also exploring the exciting landmarks that are still enjoyed today.

Ocean City

Ocean City
Author: Katherine Applegate
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1993
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780061067488

Five strangers share a beach house during their summer vacation.

Ocean City's Historic Boardwalk, Beach, and Bay: The Fisher Collection

Ocean City's Historic Boardwalk, Beach, and Bay: The Fisher Collection
Author: Robert Craig
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2023-07-03
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467160326

With 275 postcard images, this visual account of Ocean City's historic boardwalk, renowned beach, and surrounding bay and ocean waters draws on the extensive Fisher Collection--perhaps the best private postcard collection on the Eastern Shore.

Historic Lodgings of Ocean City: The Fisher Collection

Historic Lodgings of Ocean City: The Fisher Collection
Author: Robert M. Craig
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2023-03-20
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467109266

This is a visual history of the architecture of tourist accommodations in Maryland's famous beach resort. These have ranged from the Atlantic Hotel to the most recent chain hotels and condominiums that have so altered the streetscapes and skyline of the barrier island. Ocean City's architectural evolution paralleled national developments; it began on boardwalk-adjacent and beachfront sites with turreted and gabled cottages and shingle-clad Victorian hotels. By the 1920s, porticoed boardwalk hostelries emerged, and as the popularity of the automobile increased, auto camps and groups of cottages developed into motor courts and mom-and-pop motels during the mid-20th century. After the 1970s, lodgings changed, with infill condominium blocks, time-shares, and megastructures casting afternoon shadows across the beach.

Ocean City Oddities

Ocean City Oddities
Author: Kristin Helf
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2020-06-15
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1439670013

For generations, Ocean City has afforded both locals and tourists unforgettable sights and sounds. The boardwalk holds iconic landmarks like Trimper's Rides and the Sand Sculptures, and no visitor will ever forget Boardwalk Elvis. Farther north are Motel Row, Jolly Roger's "Muffler Man" Pirate and Old Pro miniature golf courses. Nostalgic recollections from decades past include the boisterous chuckles of Laffing Sal and Captain Bob's Bull. Local authors Kristin Helf and Brandon Seidl celebrate gone-but-not-forgotten spots while also exploring the exciting landmarks that are still enjoyed today.

Explorer's Guide Maryland

Explorer's Guide Maryland
Author: Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581571755

Maryland offers an abundance of natural and cultural riches, so make this guidebook your compass to it all. Limitless exploration and entertainment opportunities await travelers and residents alike, and this thoroughly revised edition of Explorer’s Guide Maryland is the perfect companion for every excursion. The best restaurants, places to stay, and activities for every budget and interest are laid out in an easy-to-navigate guide as useful on the bookshelf as it is in the glove compartment. Descriptions and listings cover the whole state, including the quiet Eastern Shore; picturesque, historic Annapolis; the heart of downtown Baltimore; the many historical sites dotting the southern region; and the scenic northwestern mountains.

Ocean City

Ocean City
Author: Fud Miller
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738524474

Nestled along the New Jersey coastline and built to be one of the original seaside tourist destinations, Ocean City still sets the standard for resort living along the mid-Atlantic. What was once a whale-processing center in the 1700s emerged as a destination for sun and fun by drawing the biggest names and the classic American families of the early twentieth century. As our country's search for the ideal vacation grew, this 7-mile stretch of beach cultivated a rich history and a reputation as one of the most alluring communities on the East Coast.