Ocean City Oddities

Ocean City Oddities

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Publication Date: 15th June 2020

For generations, Ocean City has afforded both locals and tourists unforgettable sights and sounds. The boardwalk holds iconic landmarks like Trimper's Rides and the Sand Sculptures, and no visitor will ever forget Boardwalk Elvis. Farther north are Motel Row, Jolly Roger's "Muffler Man" Pirate and Old Pro miniature golf courses. Nostalgic recollections from decades past include the boisterous chuckles of Laffing Sal and Captain Bob's Bull. Local authors Kristin Helf and Brandon Seidl celebrate gone-but-not-forgotten spots while also exploring the exciting landmarks that are still enjoyed today... Read More
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For generations, Ocean City has afforded both locals and tourists unforgettable sights and sounds. The boardwalk holds iconic landmarks like Trimper's Rides and the Sand Sculptures, and no visitor will ever forget Boardwalk Elvis. Farther north are Motel Row, Jolly Roger's "Muffler Man" Pirate and Old Pro miniature golf courses. Nostalgic recollections from decades past include the boisterous chuckles of Laffing Sal and Captain Bob's Bull. Local authors Kristin Helf and Brandon Seidl celebrate gone-but-not-forgotten spots while also exploring the exciting landmarks that are still enjoyed today... Read More
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For generations, Ocean City has afforded both locals and tourists unforgettable sights and sounds. The boardwalk holds iconic landmarks like Trimper's Rides and the Sand Sculptures, and no visitor will ever forget Boardwalk Elvis. Farther north are Motel Row, Jolly Roger's "Muffler Man" Pirate and Old Pro miniature golf courses. Nostalgic recollections from decades past include the boisterous chuckles of Laffing Sal and Captain Bob's Bull. Local authors Kristin Helf and Brandon Seidl celebrate gone-but-not-forgotten spots while also exploring the exciting landmarks that are still enjoyed today.
Details
  • Pages: 160
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Publication Date: 15th June 2020
  • State: Maryland
  • Illustration Note: Black and White
  • ISBN: 9781467142465
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / General
    ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments
    TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Author Bio
Brandon is a longtime enthusiast, chronicler and author of Ocean City's amusement and boardwalk history and is the creator of Trimper's Haunted House Online, coauthor of Images of America: Trimper's Rides and co-creator of the Bill Tracy Project. Kristin is a lifelong lover of Ocean City and has been spending her summers on the Eastern Shore since babyhood; she continues to write about, photograph and share all the magic and mystery of her favorite place. Today, she's a teacher and lives in Annapolis with her husband, B.L., and their dog, Gypsy.
For generations, Ocean City has afforded both locals and tourists unforgettable sights and sounds. The boardwalk holds iconic landmarks like Trimper's Rides and the Sand Sculptures, and no visitor will ever forget Boardwalk Elvis. Farther north are Motel Row, Jolly Roger's "Muffler Man" Pirate and Old Pro miniature golf courses. Nostalgic recollections from decades past include the boisterous chuckles of Laffing Sal and Captain Bob's Bull. Local authors Kristin Helf and Brandon Seidl celebrate gone-but-not-forgotten spots while also exploring the exciting landmarks that are still enjoyed today.
  • Pages: 160
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
  • Imprint: The History Press
  • Publication Date: 15th June 2020
  • State: Maryland
  • Illustrations Note: Black and White
  • ISBN: 9781467142465
  • Format: Paperback
  • BISACs:
    HISTORY / United States / General
    ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments
    TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Brandon is a longtime enthusiast, chronicler and author of Ocean City's amusement and boardwalk history and is the creator of Trimper's Haunted House Online, coauthor of Images of America: Trimper's Rides and co-creator of the Bill Tracy Project. Kristin is a lifelong lover of Ocean City and has been spending her summers on the Eastern Shore since babyhood; she continues to write about, photograph and share all the magic and mystery of her favorite place. Today, she's a teacher and lives in Annapolis with her husband, B.L., and their dog, Gypsy.