The United States was barely 100 years old when the home at 1247 Washington Street was constructed. Houses were not electrified, and indoor plumbing was not a common feature. But sleepy Cape May, NJ was a growing destination spot, fueled by the introduction of railroads and railroad money. Large hotels […]
Nestled on a side street east of Broadway sits 112 Yorke Avenue, a three-story Victorian charmer built when West Cape May was mostly farmland, and peopled with service workers and Mayflower descendants. There may be less farmland and fewer Mayflower descendants these days, but the home remains a preserved piece […]
It’s a story heard time and time again: boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, get married, and honeymoon in Cape May, where they fall in love with the city. Over time, the city’s irresistible pull connects the couple and the island together until the deal is sealed […]
The Kiwanis Club of Cape May celebrates 100 years of community service in 2024 with a gala dinner at the Grand Hotel and perhaps aperitifs on their clubhouse sundeck. This is a storied organization in Cape May with a history of notable members, significant accomplishments, and community involvement. “The Cape […]
One of Cape May’s enduring attractions is its sense of mystery. Tales of pirates along the coast, ghosts in the eaves, and foreign spies having dinner in town give the city an enigmatic vibe that locals and visitors love to embrace. That mystery also extends to many local historic properties. […]
December, 1936… Dear Friends, enclosed is a picture of my Cape May cottage to which you are all invited to spend Fourth of July 1937 with me – remain two nights at least. I look forward to your coming with much pleasure indeed. Sincerely, Eleanor B. Gillespie “My mother, Katherine […]