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American Voices II

Asbury Park, NJ, and Coney Island, NY
 
 
Daniel Wolff, author of 4th of July, Asbury Park, walks with students through the Casino in Asbury Park, where oversized postcards tell the story of Asbury Park.
 

 The Asbury Park Casino from the outside...

  

And from the inside.
 

On the beach outside the casino, looking toward Ocean Grove

  

Walking toward the Convention Hall, on the Asbury Park boardwalk.
 

Madam Marie's fortune-telling booth, made famous in Springsteen lore.

  

Detail on the Convention Hall
 

Group shot with the statue of James Bradley, founder of Asbury Park

  

Exterior of Asbury Lanes, a bowling alley and rock and roll venue.
 

Inside Asbury Lanes

  

 Jen Hampton talks to us about why she came to Asbury Park, and shared her thoughts on the redevelopment efforts
 
The once lovely Metropolitan Hotel is a striking example of Asbury Park's decline.    
 

Students strike a pose on stage at the legendary Stone Pony.

  

Tilly, an icon of Coney Island and the Jersey Shore.
 

Kimberly Leacock, Deputy Director of Tourism for the Times Square Alliance, talks to us about the redevelopment of Times Square.
 

Gena Page waves from the carousel at Central Park.

  

Stefanie Brawner and Stacey Lantz
 

Taking a break in Central Park: Bekah Pauli, Alex Hoenig and Prof. Webb

  

A glimpse of the city from inside the park.
 

On the subway: Shay, Gena and Stefanie

  

The "Wonder Wheel" at Coney Island
 

The Cyclone Roller Coaster, Coney Island

  

The original Nathan's Hotdog Stand.
 

Group photo on the Coney Island boardwalk.

  

Coney Island from the Boardwalk

 

Lucy the Elephant, in Margate City, NJ
 

On the beach at Margate City