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The Beach Theatre, slated for the wrecking ball just three months ago, now appears to be on the brink of being saved. An agreement between a group of private citizens, spearheaded by City Councilman David Kurkowski and Mayor Jerry Inderwies, and Frank Management, owners of the 1950 complex, may be imminent. City Solicitor Tony… Read more »
In 1866, Cape Island had 22 hotels, including an African-American hotel on Lafayette Street. That same year, Jacob F. Cake was brought up from Washington, D.C. to manage Columbia House. He later moved over to Congress Hall. Congress Hall, wanting to keep up with times, added a new wing onto the hotel at Perry Street.… Read more »
Imagine this. It is July, 1863. Philadelphians have just heard the news of the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg increasing their optimism that the war will soon be over and people can get on with their lives. It is blistering hot in the city and the wealthy are looking for a cool respite. Along with the… Read more »
I am a candyholic. One piece of candy is too much. Two pounds at one sitting? Not nearly enough. It is somewhat ironic then that CapeMay.com’s offices should be above The Original Fudge Kitchen on the Washington Street Mall where I am faced with temptation every morning as the lovely sweet aroma of chocolate fudge… Read more »
With chilly weather coming, I look at the carriage rides in town with new eyes, mostly with visions of Currier & Ives running through my head. Like everyone else, I love seeing the horses clip, clopping through the streets of Cape May. The sounds of their hooves on the streets, the occasional neighing which floats… Read more »
When you walk into Susan Ross’ West Cape May studio, there are bins and bins of tiles in all sorts of shapes and colors. Starfish tiles, Sand-colored tiles, round sky-blues tiles, round ocean-blue tiles, and oblong earth-toned tiles with people of all ages and backgrounds holding hands and dancing. This latter happens to be the… Read more »
I’ve been looking for ghosts every fall now for, I’d say about four years. I’ve taken walking tours, trolley tours. I’ve followed ghost writer Craig McManus around when he was looking for ghosts. I invited Craig to our offices last year in search of the ghosts I’ve heard about for so long. I even stayed… Read more »
It stands to reason that a city with the motto; “the Nation’s Oldest Seaside Resort” would have a lot of old buildings. In fact, with over 600 summer homes, hotels and commercial structures, Cape May has one of the largest collections of 19th century frame buildings remaining in the Unites States. We are second only… Read more »
Every year, CapeMay.com conducts an on-line survey of the opinions of our readers about the best of Cape May. The results from last month’s questionnaire are in. And the winners are… Best Place to Stay B&B – Angel of the Sea Guest House – The Columbia House Hotel – Congress Hall Campground – Beachcomber Best… Read more »
North versus South. This ancient conflict has played out on battlefields and athletic fields across the span of time. It’s how some people, Americans included, define themselves – a southern belle perhaps, or a damn yankee. The rules of membership can be rigid – one does not become a “southern gentleman” by simply buying a… Read more »
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