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Convention Hall and
The Paramount Theatre are
at the northern end of the Asbury Park Boardwalk.
There
are several shops
and restaurants inside Convention Hall.
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See
the complete
Convention
Hall EVENT LISTING
and other
events in Asbury Park and get tickets!
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Convention
Hall Floor
Plans - Seating |
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Paramount Theatre
Orchestra & Balcony |
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ASBURY
PARK CONVENTION HALL EVENTS |
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Convention Hall History
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Convention Hall sits over
the beach of Asbury Park and has played hosts to many great events. |
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Listed on the State and National Register,
The Casino and Convention Hall were designed by architects
Warren and Wetmore, who designed New York's Grand Central Station, the
New York Yacht Club and more... |
| Historic
Significance: |
Event, Architecture/Engineering |
| Architect, builder, or engineer: |
Warren & Wetmore |
| Architectural
Style: |
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals,
Renaissance |
| Area of
Significance: |
Commerce, Economics, Architecture, Performing
Arts |
| Period of
Significance: |
1925-1949 |
| Owner: |
Local Gov't |
| Historic
Function: |
Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture, Social |
| Historic
Sub-function: |
Auditorium, Business, Meeting Hall, Music
Facility |
| Current
Function: |
Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture, Social |
| Current
Sub-function: |
Auditorium, Business, Meeting Hall, Music
Facility |
Radio Station in Convention Hall? WCAP "City of Asbury
Park."
In January 1931, the station was officially purchased by the chamber
of commerce - with Chamber executive secretary, Thomas F. Burley Jr.
as station manager.
Later that year, studios moved to Asbury Park's Convention
Hall.....see more on New Jersey AM Radio History AP. |
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Read more of Warren and
Wetmore Architects |
