Tag Archives: resorts

Atlantic City: An Ocean View of History

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Ken Dowell

A turn-of-the-century amusement pier and a haunted lighthouse.
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‘Put your make up on, fix your hair up pretty, and meet me tonight in Atlantic City’

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Ken Dowell

A virtual tour of America’s oldest boardwalk Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Mohonk Mountain House

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Ken Dowell

In 1890, the Mohonk Mountain House was the model Christian resort, promising stewardship, reflection and renewal. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Atlantic City

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Home of America’s first boardwalk, first ferris wheel and first salt water taffy. Continue reading →

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Americans Discover Vacation: Women on the Loose

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Ken Dowell

When a gas station attendant advised Katherine Hulme not to try to cross the Big Horns, she blew him a kiss and drove on. Continue reading →

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Americans Discover Vacation: Overcoming Our Heritage

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Ken Dowell

Since a good percentage of the American public with some disposable income in the 19th century was pretty Waspy, the whole idea of vacation took hold rather slowly here. Continue reading →

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