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History in North Wildwood and 1st ave
This home was determined to be built somewhere between 1890 and 1905. It has had numerous improvements done throughout, including additions. Many years ago the Hereford's Inlet had ships dock right up to the now seawall just across the street from our house. Over the years the sands of the inlet shift and has create
Old pictures of our house and Hereford's Inlet area
Can you find our Beach House? THere actually used to be a horse stable next to our house. Not many houses on the island that many years ago..
Hereford Inlet has been a beacon of safety and assurance to mariners since the 17th century. It was first used by whalers to haul in and butcher their catches. As the use of the Inlet, and coastal shipping continued to increase over the years, so did the number of shipwrecks.
The lighthouse was designed by Paul J. Pelz, the same man who designed the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. The lighthouse first brought light to North Wildwood in 1874. In 1913, the lighthouse was so severely damaged
Here's what the lighthouse looks like today.
aerial view of Hereford's lighthouse after it was moved 150 feet back from its original location. a bad storm and sand erosion forced the city to move the lighthouse back.
