The Rise and Fall of Asbury Park New Jersey (a tale of urban decay) - IT'S HISTORY

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Thanks to Established Titles for sponsoring today's video. Go to https://establishedtitles.com/Itshistory to get 10% off today. The city was founded in 1871 and quickly became a posh destination for Philadelphia and New York society. Its layout echoed European cities, with large inland lakes, broad avenues leading to the sea, and over 200 hotels. It had saltwater pools and carnival rides, and the Marx Brothers headlined at the Paramount. In the 1950s, the town continued to grow and prosper, but it was still a struggling town with its share of challenges. During the 1960s, Asbury Park's music scene began to thrive, with doo-wop, rock and roll, and rhythm and blues playing at the boardwalk and in local bars. Although the beachfront was deserted during the summers, the lack of tourists made it the perfect stomping ground for the misfit musicians who would go on to shape iconic blues rock. The town's boardwalk was also home to numerous clubs, including the famous Paramount Theatre, and the Parlor Gallery, which holds 11 exhibitions annually. By the 1960s, it was a hot spot for the counterculture, with musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny Lyon, and Steven Van Zandt bringing new energy to the beach. The middle class began to leave the town, and the sun-baked beach was not the only attraction for vacationers. The post-war years were turbulent for Asbury. Asbury had to deal with the effects of the riots, and a decline in tourism ruined the town's reputation as a thriving place to visit. But, despite these problems, the city retained its unique culture and character. In 1974, the legendary music club, The Stone Pony, opened its doors. It has been home to a number of legendary musicians and has been considered one of the greatest rock & roll venues of all time. Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉 https://youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join Chapters: 00:00 - A short history of Asbury Park 01:00 - Established Titles Sponsorship 02:15 - Who Founded Asbury Park, NJ? James A. Bradley 03:25 - The Rise of Asbury Park NJ 05:50 - How the SS Morro Castle shipwreck changes Asbury Park 08:24 How the Garden state parkway caused the Fall of Asbury Park NJ 10:39 How segregation destroyed Asbury park 11:50 - Why did Asbury Park become crime ridden 13:25 - How Asbury Park is rebuilding 15:31 - The History of The Jersey Sound 16:20 - What remains of historic Asbury park? IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NN2rktA4yMZ4vmNaA3KpsS5KXLj3xVN » Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@ITSHISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] » DISCLAIMER Some media elements in this video are used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Section 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. If you believe your image or content was used in a way that violates your rights, please contact us at [email protected] » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Imana Schoch, Editor - Sebastian Riproll Host - Ryan Socash Sponsor - Established Titles » SOURCES https://www.facebook.com/groups/itshistory/ » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.