It is changing quickly. Sometimes I feel I need to take a map when I go more than two blocks lest something change Reply
I remember spending the summers in Beach Haven when I was 4-9years old my family built a house for 14,000 dollars on Jacqueline Ave those are some of my fondest memories . The years were 1963-1969 . The Lucy Evelyn and amusement park nearby were always a treat . The island was fairly undeveloped no houses on the sand dunes . Those were gentler times how I wish I could go back there …. I didn’t realize then those would be the best years of my life . Reply
The amusement park was Hartman’s. I still remember the huge slide and the robot built of car parts. It is now Fantasy Island. Reply
I worked at Hartmans during the summer of 1974. I was the girl that made change for dollars “Dimes or quarters” I’d ask. They were to be used for the arcade games the kids were playing. And skee ball! Yes, wonderful memories for a great summer at Beach Haven! Reply
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Spent all my summers on LBI, particularly in Beach Haven from the ’50’s until the early ’70’s. Fun nights spent at Hartman’s and browsing the gift shop on the Lucy Evelyn. Sadly, I saw the remains of the schooner shortly after its devastating fire in early 1972. Reply
My family always rented a house on Long Breach Island , New Jersey for vac action through the 50’s and 60’s. I was born in 1947 and remember it well. If only I could return to those days. The Baldwin Motel, Lucy Evelyn The Surflite Theater….. All so precious in my memories. I have not returned sine the Lucy Evelyn burned. I now live in Idaho. Reply
My fondness memories have our family vacations on LBI.My parents rented the same house every year for two weeks in Ship Bottom.I was born in 1942 so I am 80yrs old and Cherish my fond memories of those times.my grandparents went there when they were young and my children and grandchildren have great memories as well.4 generations have been to LBI and loving everything about it. Reply
Kathleen. I am 71 and we did the same. Every summer about a month in Harvey Cedars. I wouldn’t be happy seeing LBI today. Great times. Great memories. Russ F Reply
I spent all my summers growing up on LBI the 60’s- 80’s. My family had a beach house in beach haven on 13th street. The ship was just a few blocks away. Made many a visit to it. The crust and crumb bakery was a favorite too Reply