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Surf City — LBI's Growing Heart
Surf City sits near the center of Long Beach Island, and its four aerials tell the story of LBI's transformation from undeveloped barrier to dense summer resort. The 1920 aerial shows a small community of cottages near the beachfront, with much of the island still natural dune and scrub. By 1933, significant growth is evident — the grid of streets has filled in and the commercial area along Long Beach Boulevard is taking shape. The 1944 Great Atlantic Hurricane damaged the oceanfront and eroded the dune system. By 1962, Surf City was a full-fledged resort — the Ash Wednesday Storm stripped the frontal dunes and flooded portions of the island as ocean and bay sought to merge across the narrow barrier.
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Available in three sizes: 11×14″ Matted ($20) • 11×17″ Framed ($30) • 13×19″ Framed ($35)