Belmar Historical Society

COAST ADVERTISER NEWSPAPER

Explore the fascinating history of Belmar in our extensive newspaper collection from 1893 to 1973. The newspaper reported the political development of Belmar (formerly Ocean Beach) as well as the residential and business growth of the town. The newspaper chronicles everything from the original layout of the lots and streets; first school; churches; houses; little snippets of gossip such as who is visiting from out of town; seasonal hotel openings and guests and the old advertisements which depict the businesses necessary to the growth of this resort town.