Envisioning a noble beachfront park so ordinary people could enjoy a slice of the good life, master builder Robert Moses set out to transform a little-known barrier island off Long Island's South Shore into the civic masterpiece now known as Jones Beach State Park. All vacationers and day-trippers had to do was simply follow its beloved mascot, the Jones Beach seahorse, for an unforgettable day of sand and surf, or for a swim in the saltwater pool at the West Bathhouse, a stroll along the boardwalk, or a friendly match of shuffleboard, pitch-putt golf, or archery. The Indian Village also await... Read More
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Envisioning a noble beachfront park so ordinary people could enjoy a slice of the good life, master builder Robert Moses set out to transform a little-known barrier island off Long Island's South Shore into the civic masterpiece now known as Jones Beach State Park. All vacationers and day-trippers had to do was simply follow its beloved mascot, the Jones Beach seahorse, for an unforgettable day of sand and surf, or for a swim in the saltwater pool at the West Bathhouse, a stroll along the boardwalk, or a friendly match of shuffleboard, pitch-putt golf, or archery. The Indian Village also await... Read More
Envisioning a noble beachfront park so ordinary people could enjoy a slice of the good life, master builder Robert Moses set out to transform a little-known barrier island off Long Island's South Shore into the civic masterpiece now known as Jones Beach State Park. All vacationers and day-trippers had to do was simply follow its beloved mascot, the Jones Beach seahorse, for an unforgettable day of sand and surf, or for a swim in the saltwater pool at the West Bathhouse, a stroll along the boardwalk, or a friendly match of shuffleboard, pitch-putt golf, or archery. The Indian Village also awaited, as well as fine dining at the Boardwalk Restaurant, a musical at the Marine Theatre, or a night of dancing to the songs of Guy Lombardo.
Details
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Postcard History Series
Publication Date: 30th April 2018
State: New York
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781467127035
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical
Reviews
"Author and educator Constantine E. Theodosiou has penned a love letter to the glorious and fun-filled legacy of Jones Beach, whose history is told through rare postcard images in an exciting new book. Part of Arcadia Publishing's Postcard History Series, "Jones Beach" is beautifully illustrated with almost 200 gorgeous images culled by the author from various archives and private historical collections." Queens Gazette
Author Bio
Constantine E. Theodosiou previously coauthored Jackson Heights and Corona: The Early Years with Jason D. Antos, both published by Arcadia Publishing. George Gorman Jr. is the deputy regional director of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and a longtime Jones Beach aficionado.
Envisioning a noble beachfront park so ordinary people could enjoy a slice of the good life, master builder Robert Moses set out to transform a little-known barrier island off Long Island's South Shore into the civic masterpiece now known as Jones Beach State Park. All vacationers and day-trippers had to do was simply follow its beloved mascot, the Jones Beach seahorse, for an unforgettable day of sand and surf, or for a swim in the saltwater pool at the West Bathhouse, a stroll along the boardwalk, or a friendly match of shuffleboard, pitch-putt golf, or archery. The Indian Village also awaited, as well as fine dining at the Boardwalk Restaurant, a musical at the Marine Theatre, or a night of dancing to the songs of Guy Lombardo.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Postcard History Series
Publication Date: 30th April 2018
State: New York
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781467127035
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) TRAVEL / Pictorials (see also PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical
"Author and educator Constantine E. Theodosiou has penned a love letter to the glorious and fun-filled legacy of Jones Beach, whose history is told through rare postcard images in an exciting new book. Part of Arcadia Publishing's Postcard History Series, "Jones Beach" is beautifully illustrated with almost 200 gorgeous images culled by the author from various archives and private historical collections." Queens Gazette
Constantine E. Theodosiou previously coauthored Jackson Heights and Corona: The Early Years with Jason D. Antos, both published by Arcadia Publishing. George Gorman Jr. is the deputy regional director of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and a longtime Jones Beach aficionado.
