I lived in
Jackson, NJ during the 1970's and 1980's and visited Asbury
many times during that period. I turned 16 in 1975 and that's
when I got my driver's license. I had an old beat up Ford
Pinto as my first car so driving the circuit was out for me.
Spent my early years hitting the arcades or watching the
girls. When I turned 18, I hit the bars (18 was legal age to
drink back then) and watching the girls.
Saw Three
Dog Night and E.L.O. at Convention Hall.
Asbury
wasn't the only boardwalk along the Jersey Shore that I
frequented; Seaside Heights, Pt Pleasant and Branch just to
mention a few.
I live in
Florida now for over twenty years but I took a trip
to NJ in October 2006.I went to Asbury and all I got to
say is WOW! I couldn't believe my eyes. Most of what I
remember is gone or falling down. Dirt piled high making
way for new foundations for new condos is everywhere. New
condos along the lake almost ready to be occupied. Streets
torn up and construction everywhere.
Palace
Arcades gone. Carousel building still there but boarded up.
Palace Skating Rink is a mess.
Found out
the wood for the boardwalk was just replaced. The new
miniature golf course is reopened. Some stores along the
boardwalk trying to keep afloat. The old Howard Johnson's near
the Convention Hall is in bad shape. Convention Hall was being
repaired and the movie theater is open for business.
I took some
pictures but didn't stay long. A cold front was coming through
bringing high winds, rain and cold temperatures. I am sending
you what I took.
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