David Fox’s Research Archive
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Lot Holder's Directory
Through the newspaper archives and the historic maps, David has compiled a history of owners in Ocean Grove dating from the beginnings of Ocean Grove to the 1990s. If you’re curious about the previous owners of your house, this is a great place to look. They are sorted by streets, lot numbers, and then by year.
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History of Local Landmarks
History of the Bishop Janes Tabernacle
The Owners of Centennial Cottage
The Ocean Grove Cottages of Elizabeth Fell
De-Victorianization of Ocean Grove
History of Ocean Grove Museum Building
Occupants of the Ocean Grove Museum Building (list)
Elim Cottage- A seaside refuge for weary Ministers
Fire Sprinklers in Ocean Grove
Granite Cottage- An experimental fire-resistant concrete cottage, innovative yet short-lived
History of North End Pavilion & Hotel
History of the Old Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Buildings
History of the South End Pavilion
History of the Thornley Chapel
History of the Young People’s Temple
Builders of Ocean Grove (list)
The Towering Cottages of Wesley Lake Terrace- The Sanders and Rogers Cottages
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Buildings that served the OG Community
Medical Facilities in Ocean Grove
Retail in Ocean Grove pre 1950s
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Mapmakers, Merchants & More
Pach Brothers, Stereographs
Ruth E. Mac Neely- hired as the first female lifeguard in Ocean Grove
Paul Winters Morris, sculptor of the Stokes Statue
John Wesley Brown- The First Resident of Ocean Grove
The Fell Family- The owners of Centennial Cottage
The Beegle Family- A family that shaped Ocean Grove’s early religious, civic, and commercial life.
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Structures, Signs, and Symbols of Ocean Grove’s History
Marking Ocean Avenue: History of the Cement Signs
Fire Sprinklers in Ocean Grove
History of the FitzGerald Fountain
Ocean Grove Electric Signs (Holiness to the Lord)
The Ornaments of Ocean Grove: Vases, Fountains & Statues
Paul Winters Morris & the Stokes Statue
The Ocean Grove Camera Obscura
The Blue Glass Windows of the Pitman House
Restoration of the Pioneer Women and Summer Worshipers Vases
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From Sandy Toes to Parking Woes
Regarding Broadway: Ocean Grove’s Grand Avenue
History of Parks in Ocean Grove
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Coming Soon!