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The Stephen Smith house has stood at 645 Lafayette Street for nearly 170 years. Maybe you’ve walked past it. Maybe you’ve read the plaque out front that offers a brief summary of Smith’s life. But you might not realize that he was a key figure in the pre-Civil War Underground Railroad. Smith was born into… Read more »
Today in 1878, fire broke out in the Ocean House on Perry Street. Less than twelve hours later, it had destroyed forty acres and destroyed commercial properties including Congress Hall, Ocean House, Centre House, Columbia House, Atlantic House, and Merchant’s Hotel. The total loss was estimated at $400,000. Arson was suspected, but the suspect was… Read more »
Even for people who have been in Cape May for generations, the Cape May of just 50 years ago is a real juxtaposition with today’s town.
In 1905, a young struggling entrepreneur by the name of Henry Ford and the dashing Louis Chevrolet came to Cape May, vying for the right to claim the fastest automotive machine.
The Laudemans: Still making waves in fishing
The Final Days of Fall
What restaurants are serving Thanksgiving Dinner in 2024?
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Cape May Housing Authority’s Family Pavilion and Playground
Autumn Exit Zero Jazz Festival Rocks Cape May
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