In 1869; a group of ministers and religious faithful established a permanent Methodist camp meeting community on the North Jersey shore. A state charter was issued one year later; and the community of Ocean Grove was born. Following the example set by other camp meetings; Ocean Grove became a center for religious revivals. The town continued to flourish as railroad and steamship lines transported passengers eager to escape the nearby crowded cities. For more than one hundred years; Ocean Grove has provided a retreat to those wishing to return to a life of religious renewal and recreation. Ocean Grove is a detailed look at the growth of this unique seaside community. Home to the largest aggregate of Victorian and early-twentieth-century structures in America; Ocean Grovecontinues to provide its visitors with a glimpse into the past. Ocean Grove has maintained its custom of holding summer camp meetings for over one hundred-thirty years. These annual revivals have attracted such notable speakers and guests as William Jennings Bryan; Booker T. Washington; and Presidents Grant and Roosevelt to the Great Auditorium. Since its conception; Ocean Grove has been home to an uncommon history; making Ocean Grove a treasure.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful BookBy LaurieI bought this book as a Christmas gift for my 91 year old Grandfather. He was born and raised in North Dakota and he really enjoyed this book. as it brought back a lot of memories for him. Ive been working on a family ancestry project for the last few years and this book really helped me to have an understanding of what it was like for him growing up. This is an excellent book series and Ive purchased other copies in the past as gifts. about various towns. and the books are always warmly received.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. One for the boy from the prairieBy C. CarlWe recently celebrated my husbands 70th birthday and invited his high school chums from North Dakota to join us. It was such fun for my husband to have this photo essay available to share with his friends. It brought back wonderful memories of growing up on a large farm and going to a one room prairie school. While looking at it for the first time he continually commented on this picture or that photo with genuine enthusiasm. Thank you for having this wonderful documentation of North Dakotas early days! We love it! It will be revisited time and again.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Paul Louis AndreGREAT book!!!!
