The Rip Tide, formerly The Antlers

The Rip Tide was on Dock Road adjacent to the Ketch (formerly the Acme).

The Rip Tide was a bar on Dock Road. It was next to the Acme Bar. Herb Fieler, a noted organist played there as well as at other venues on the island.

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2019 Merchant’s Mart – Beach Haven

Tent at the 2019 Merchant's Mart

The 2019 Merchant’s Mart was blessed with decent weather this year. As usual, there were wall to wall people and good times. 

 

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Aerial photo of North Beach Haven. Boats between 16th and 17th streets. 1950’s

Boats in the cove - 1950's North Beach Haven

This was most likely taken in the 1950’s, possible around 1956. This is the cove between 16 and 17th streets in North Beach Haven. Residents would moor their boats in the cove.

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Old Fishing Boat

An old fishing boat - Long Beach Island

I’m not sure how old this photo is. Given the boat in the foreground and condition of the image, I think the photo might have been in the 1950’s.

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Snow – North Beach Haven, 1950’s

Snow on the roof and street. 17th Street and Waverly Avenue. North Beach Haven. Circa 1955

Snow on the roof and ground in North Beach Haven, some time in the mid 1950’s

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Aerial Photo of North Beach Haven some time after 1955. 16th through 19th streets and Waverly Avenue

Aerial Photo North Beach Haven

This photo was definitely taken after 1955 in North Beach Haven. The closest street, in the lower right hand corner, is West 16th Street.

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Aerial View of North Beach Haven and Spray Beach – late 1940’s – early 1950’s

Aerial Photo North Beach Haven NJ 1950s

This is an Aerial view of the bayside of North Beach Haven and part of Spray Beach. The Boulevard is clearly visible. The Spray Beach Yacht Club is visible in the top left of the photo. I’m not sure of the exact date, but judging from the vehicles, it is probably from the 1940’s.

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