New Jersey Then and Now
New Jersey, is a place rich with history and transformation. From lively boardwalks and iconic amusement parks to the bustling streets of cities like Jersey City and Hoboken, New Jersey has undergone extraordinary transformations over the decades. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and see how some of New Jersey’s most beloved spots have changed over the years.
Ocean Grove, NJ- Wesley Lake looking towards Asbury Park in 1935 compared to today.
Camden, NJ- Broadway and Kaighn Ave in the 1960s compared to today.
Jersey City, NJ- Grove Street and Railroad Ave (now Christopher Columbus Drive) in the 1950s and today.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ- The Advertisements on Bay Ave in the 1940s compared to today.
Cranford, NJ- The Cranford Hotel on South Union and Walnut Ave in 1928 compared to today.
Boonton, NJ- The corner of Plane Street and Main Street in the 1960s and today.
Jersey City, NJ- the corner of Summit and Newark Ave in the early 1900s compared to the same location today.
Palmyra, NJ- The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge in 1929 compared to today. The bridge was a quicker route to the Jersey Shore for Philadelphians.
Passaic, NJ- Main Ave and Lexington Ave in 1966 compared to today.
Upper Montclair, NJ- Valley Road and Bellevue Ave in the early 1900s and today.
Manasquan, NJ- Main Street and South Street in the 1940s and today.
Brielle, NJ- The Route 35 overpass bridge in the 1930s and today.
Somers Point, NJ- Circle Liquor Store in the 1960s compared to today.
Lavallette, NJ- Bay Beach Way in 1971 and today.
Moorestown, NJ- Lenola Road and Kings Highway in the 1920s and today.
Magnolia, NJ- The corner of Warwick Road and Lapierre Ave in the 1930s and today.
Spring Lake, NJ- Third Ave looking North in the 1950s compared to today.
Asbury Ave and 8th Street, Ocean City, NJ in the early 1900s and today.
Asbury Park, NJ- Fans of the band, Hot Tuna, waiting to get into the show in 1972 compared to today. Hot Tuna was formed in 1969 by former Jefferson Airplane members Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, during rush hour in the 1950s compared to today.