Barnegat Peninsula Communities, Along State Route 35 on Barnegat Penninsula, south of Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights, Ocean County, NJ

Significance: The Barnegat Peninsula, seen as ideal resort property, was developed in the 1880s as a result of the increased accessibility made possible by the railroad. The resorts on the peninsula vary widely, from elite, and exclusive communities such as Bay Head and Mantoloking to more affordable and inclusive resorts such as Ocean Beach, and the amusement-based resort of Seaside Heights. The town of Seaside Park, now virtually a suburb of Seaside Heights, originated as a Baptist camp meeting, established during the post Civil-War revival of Christian enthusiasm for rustic retreats.
Survey number: HABS NJ-1013
Building/structure dates: 1880