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Historical Society News

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In Remembrance of Tom Chesek

In Remembrance of Tom Chesek The Asbury Park Historical Society was deeply saddened at the sudden passing of our close friend and colleague, Tom Chesek, who died in his sleep on
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APHS Receives Teletype Machine from Asbury Park Press

Historic Teletype Machine Finds New Home In July, a relic of journalistic history was gifted to the Asbury Park Historical Society (APHS) by the Asbury Park Press (APP): a Teletype
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The Morro Castle Remembrance

Remembering the Lives Lost During the The SS Morro Castle Disaster Asbury Park Historical Society President Kay Harris and Trustee Andy Skokos placed a wreath at the SS Morro Castle
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Introducing Tiasia Newman: Content Contributor

Welcome Tiasia Newman! Tiasia is a self-proclaimed industry maven, and we at the Asbury Park Historical Society couldn’t agree more. She has worked 23 of her 36 years in a
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APHS Response: Holy Spirit Church, Asbury Park NJ

APHS Response: Holy Spirit Church, Asbury Park NJ Holy Spirit Church in Asbury Park, NJ sits vacant, with its fate unknown. Photo credit: Kay Harris, President of The Asbury Park
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Remembering Mary Damato

Remembering Mary Damato It is with great sadness that we note the passing of a dedicated member of The Asbury Park Historical Society, without whom so many of our organization’s
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