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Ocean City Oddities

Author : Kristin Helf

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 179 pages

File Size : 21,1 MB

Release : 2020-06-15

Category : Architecture

ISBN : 1439670013

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For generations, Ocean City has afforded both locals and tourists unforgettable sights and sounds. The boardwalk holds iconic landmarks like Trimper's Rides and the Sand Sculptures, and no visitor will ever forget Boardwalk Elvis. Farther north are Motel Row, Jolly Roger's "Muffler Man" Pirate and Old Pro miniature golf courses. Nostalgic recollections from decades past include the boisterous chuckles of Laffing Sal and Captain Bob's Bull. Local authors Kristin Helf and Brandon Seidl celebrate gone-but-not-forgotten spots while also exploring the exciting landmarks that are still enjoyed today.



Ocean City Oddities

Author : Kristin Helf & Brandon Seidl

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 1 pages

File Size : 42,45 MB

Release : 2020

Category : History

ISBN : 1467142468

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For generations, Ocean City has afforded both locals and tourists unforgettable sights and sounds. The boardwalk holds iconic landmarks like Trimper's Rides and the Sand Sculptures, and no visitor will ever forget Boardwalk Elvis. Farther north are Motel Row, Jolly Roger's "Muffler Man" Pirate and Old Pro miniature golf courses. Nostalgic recollections from decades past include the boisterous chuckles of Laffing Sal and Captain Bob's Bull. Local authors Kristin Helf and Brandon Seidl celebrate gone-but-not-forgotten spots while also exploring the exciting landmarks that are still enjoyed today.



City on the Sand

Author : Mary Corddry

Publisher : Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers

Page : 216 pages

File Size : 48,6 MB

Release : 1991

Category : History

ISBN :

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In a little more than a hundred years, a desolate barrier island in Maryland became a teeming resort city. The story of how that feat was achieved is the heart of Mary Corddry's absorbing book. It is also the tale of opposites: the special affection thousands of Marylanders have for this unique place and the growing concern over the dune and marsh ecology and the effect of high density development on it. Here is a narrative of shifting sands and shifting fortunes, recounting how Ocean City has weathered natural and economic setbacks to become, every summer, Maryland's second-largest city.



Trimper's Rides

Author : Monica Thrash and Brandon Seidl

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 13,86 MB

Release : 2014

Category : History

ISBN : 1467121851

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Trimper's Rides! Synonymous with Ocean City, MD for generations of thrill seekers...step right up and enjoy the ride! No trip to Ocean City, Maryland, is complete without a visit to Trimper's Rides. The unforgettable bright lights, carousel music, and elated screams from riders on the Tidal Wave are cherished memories for generations who return to the park annually. The evolution and success of Trimper's Rides embodies the American dream. It began when an enterprising German immigrant named Daniel B. Trimper and his large family took a chance on a little-known seaside town. They built a top-notch family-entertainment experience that continues to delight visitors today. The Trimpers rebuilt after storms, endured wartime challenges, and experienced periods of rapid growth and prosperity. Trimper's Rides chronicles this journey with nostalgic images of past attractions and the people who made Trimper's Rides the destination for family fun.



Vanishing Ocean City

Author : Hunter "Bunk" Mann

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 11,56 MB

Release : 2015-01-01

Category :

ISBN : 9781495139529

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Rhode Island Curiosities

Author : Seth Brown

Publisher : Rhode Island Curiosities: Quir

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 34,41 MB

Release : 2007-09

Category : Travel

ISBN : 9780762743384

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A former Providence Journal columnist introduces you to the quintessential Rhode Island--its iconic foods, iconic monuments, and iconic events.



Welcome to the Arctic

Author : Honor Head

Publisher : Ruby Tuesday Books

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 45,26 MB

Release : 2017-08-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1911341901

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Which Arctic plants do woolly bear caterpillars feed on when they wake up from their long winter hibernation? What Arctic insect feeds on caribou and polar bear blood? Why does the Arctic fox's white coat turn brown in summer? And what huge animal with tusks is hunting for clams in the icy Arctic Ocean? Packed with facts, core-curriculum information, and fantastic photographs that support the text, this title takes readers on a mini safari through the Arctic. Like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle, readers will discover how the living things that make this habitat their home depend on each other and their environment for survival.



Haunted Ocean City and Berlin

Author : Mindie Burgoyne

Publisher : Arcadia Publishing

Page : 150 pages

File Size : 37,56 MB

Release : 2014-10-07

Category : History

ISBN : 1625852843

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A vacation destination and a historic small town: two places that make Maryland great—and ghostly. More chills from the author of Haunted Eastern Shore. A ghostly sea captain, an ill-fated lover and jazz musicians who go on playing long after their last songs—these are the spirits that make their presence known from Ocean City’s Boardwalk to the picturesque town square of Berlin. The phantom scent of a woman’s perfume floats from Trimper’s carousel, while the Ocean City Life-Saving Station is haunted by the ghost of a drowned sailor. In Berlin, some guests never check out of the Atlantic Hotel, and strange happenings have been reported at the Rackliffe House, where legend has it that a cruel plantation owner was murdered by his slaves. Author and guide Mindie Burgoyne takes a chilling journey through the haunted history and lore of Ocean City and Berlin. Includes photos!



The Congress of Human Oddities

Author : Teresa Carson

Publisher :

Page : 80 pages

File Size : 18,11 MB

Release : 2015-09-15

Category :

ISBN : 9780990428794

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Poetry that presents another aspect of Civil War life in the voices of side show characters



Maryland Curiosities

Author : Allison Blake

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 42,40 MB

Release : 2009-05-19

Category : History

ISBN : 1493003860

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This laugh-out-loud guide will introduce readers to the offbeat people, places, and events of the Old Line State.