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Welcome to a curated historical archive of Ocean City, NJ. This collection preserves images and stories from the island’s most significant storms, fires, construction projects, and community landmarks.

From devastating coastal storms to major boardwalk fires, Ocean City’s history is one of resilience and rebuilding.

🌊 Major Storms That Shaped Ocean City

Ocean City’s barrier island location has exposed it to some of the most powerful coastal storms in Mid-Atlantic history.

🌪 1962 – Ash Wednesday Storm

The devastating Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962 caused catastrophic boardwalk destruction and shoreline erosion.

👉 View 1962 Storm Gallery

🌊 1944 – The Great Atlantic Hurricane

The powerful 1944 Atlantic Hurricane brought hurricane-force winds and severe coastal damage to Ocean City.

👉 View 1944 Hurricane Gallery

❄ 1978 – Blizzard of the Century

The Blizzard of 1978 combined heavy snow, high winds, and tidal flooding.

👉 View Blizzard of 1978 Gallery

🔥 Major Fires in Ocean City History

Fire posed one of the greatest threats to early Ocean City, when much of the boardwalk was constructed of wood.

🔥 1927 Boardwalk Fire

A fast-moving blaze that destroyed multiple oceanfront businesses and reshaped part of the boardwalk.

👉 View 1927 Fire Gallery

🔥 1965 Convention Hall Fire

The destruction of Ocean City’s iconic Convention Hall marked the end of a historic era on the boardwalk.

👉 View Convention Hall Fire Images

👉 View All Major Fires

🏗 Infrastructure & Rebuilding

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Ocean City’s story is not only about destruction — it is about rebuilding.

Featured projects:

👉 View 9th Street Bridge Replacement

👉 View Gardens Plaza Construction

👉 View Historic Aerial Images

📸 Explore By Category

👉 Beach & Boardwalk

👉 Historic Homes & Hotels

👉 Flanders Hotel

👉 Amusement Parks

👉 Bayfront

👉 Schools

👉 Public Safety (OCBP, OCPD, OCFD)

👉 Boardwalk Commemorative Bench Plaque Program