This month we are visiting the Pine Tree Inn in Lakehurst, New Jersey!
Lakehurst, New Jersey, was known early in American history for its industry. It was the official location for a railroad stop in the Pinelands in New Jersey, along with acting as the Federal Forge during the Revolutionary War, and exporting cannonballs during the American Civil War to the Continental Army.
Are you still unsure of where to go for summer vacation? The Medical Trade Ephemera Collection at The Historical Medical Library may have some suggestions for you! Enjoy our suggestions over the next few months!
This month we are going to look at the New Jersey shore destination, Avon-by-the-Sea, often called simply “Avon” by locals. The Jersey Shore became a popular Victorian vacation spot for visitors from both Philadelphia and New York City. By 1878, Long Branch, Asbury Park, and Ocean Grove drew people to the beach every summer.