Jones Beach

An Illustrated History

By: John Hanc, Ed Lowe (Foreword by)

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eBook | 2 March 2010

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Jones Beach looms large in the hearts and lives of millions of New Yorkers. From its windswept beginnings on the far edge of an empire to its twentieth-century status as America’s greatest public beachfront resort, it has been home to countless memories. In this evocative book, John Hanc explores the traditions, institutions, controversies, and characters of this beloved seaside resort, now a state historic landmark. He tells the stories of those who have shaped Jones Beach into a cultural icon—including public planning giant Robert Moses and beloved entertainer Guy Lombardo. The foreword is by “Mr. Long Island,” former Newsday columnist Ed Lowe.

Industry Reviews

"Any citizen of New York will be proud to have this book in their collection." -Donald J. Trump

"A delightful read, a nostalgic, absorbing trip back in time to the origins and the halcyon days of a treasured New York institution." -Kevin Baker, author of Dreamland and Paradise Alley

"This is local history at its best. John Hanc's lively, absorbing narrative is both nostalgic and sophisticated." -Barnet Schecter, author of The Battle for New York and The Devil's Own Work