Keensburg in my early years

[Tom Muldoon]

As I enter my 75th year the memories seem to take over, and one that sticks within my thoughts is the Keansburg of old. How often I think of that marvelous excursion boat known as the City Of Keansburg which left from NYC Battery Place and the ensuing trip that seemd like an ocean voyage.
and landing at the pier that had a miniature railroad that we called the dinky. We often walked out to meet my father who worked all week ad returned to Keansburg on this boat, and he then treated my brothers and I to a ride on the dinky We had a house in Belvedere Beach and we went to the Belvedere Pool, where ruled Lou The Lifeguard, as I later learned he became the Mayor of Keansburg does anyone remember any of these things, I sure would like to hear from you, My dad used to hang out in a corner bar,(how did they survive without AC) and he once introduced me to Jimmy Walker the Champ. My e-mail is [e-mail]

[Chris madman Brad]

What great memories; Lighthouse and Crystal pol, roller skating, Keelens Pub, CBS, etc...Thats when Keansburg was fun..

[Pamela Martini]

Boy, that was so many years ago. Sure I remember CBS, most of all I remember the arcades and the bowling alley. The boardwalk and the french fries with vinegar. I remeber christmas caroling with all my friends, what fond memories i have of keansburg. I left in 1978 but I have never forgot..If any of my old freinds are reading this drop me a line on my space or e/mail
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[Chris madman Brad]

I was rasied in Manahattan and went to Keansburg for the summer, starting in the early 70's. This was before the TP went down to South Jersey. French fires with vinegar , thats a memory. Beleive the spook house is still there, has not changed...

[Joe Gillette]

I remember Joe Reno,Blue Smoke Band,Ann DeMarco,Frankie Flame,Jim Rose at the Wagon Wheel Bar on Carr Ave. back in the 70's&early 80's.Jerry Lee Lewis appeared at the Shamrock Bar and the Club Miami.Christine Jorgeson appeared at the Club Miami in 1960. She was a sex change.I would like to see early postcards of the BURG. Jerry Shein had a beautiful niteclub on the beach along with a string of mini-bath houses.Plese contact me at Gllsubm@comcast .net

[X- Brooklynite]

I'm 52 now, but still remember my summers in Keansburg, I think my Dad bought the houses in around 1960-61.....I was only 4, but we spent the next 8 summers there and I know it was about a 10 block walk to the beach, which you had to have a season pass for. Also there was Manny's and I can still taste the burgers at Hamburger Heaven. Going to the arcade with a pocket filled of pennies kept you busy for quite awhile. Lastly the fun we had when it rained, the streets would flood and my older brother would put me in one of those little plastic pools and we played pirates. Also we had a screened wrap around porch and was always getting yelled at to Stop Running!

[Judy McCallen]

I spent many summers in Keansburg and I will never forget the fun timees we had. The boardwalk I believe Tuesday was the bargain night for the rides. Summer love was always in the air and the haunted house ride still exist. I am look for Joe Lupino we had such good times at Keansburg.

Great Times never to be forgotten

[Lisa Johnson Nelsen]

I lived in Keansburg in the late 70s. I loved livin there at that time. I live just a few blocks from the board walk which I spent many days and nights there. My friends and I would go to the Miami Club all the time. We also had many block parties we would go to. I use to date a guy that played the drums at the block parties. What memories. I have been there a few times since it not the same but I will always have the memories.

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Tom Muldoon wrote:

As I enter my 75th year the memories seem to take over, and one that sticks within my thoughts is the Keansburg of old. How often I think of that marvelous excursion boat known as the City Of Keansburg which left from NYC Battery Place and the ensuing trip that seemd like an ocean voyage.
and landing at the pier that had a miniature railroad that we called the dinky. We often walked out to meet my father who worked all week ad returned to Keansburg on this boat, and he then treated my brothers and I to a ride on the dinky We had a house in Belvedere Beach and we went to the Belvedere Pool, where ruled Lou The Lifeguard, as I later learned he became the Mayor of Keansburg does anyone remember any of these things, I sure would like to hear from you, My dad used to hang out in a corner bar,(how did they survive without AC) and he once introduced me to Jimmy Walker the Champ. My e-mail is [e-mail]

Thanks for the memories.

[Turd Ferguson]

Tom Muldoon wrote:

As I enter my 75th year the memories seem to take over, and one that sticks within my thoughts is the Keansburg of old. How often I think of that marvelous excursion boat known as the City Of Keansburg which left from NYC Battery Place and the ensuing trip that seemd like an ocean voyage.
and landing at the pier that had a miniature railroad that we called the dinky. We often walked out to meet my father who worked all week ad returned to Keansburg on this boat, and he then treated my brothers and I to a ride on the dinky We had a house in Belvedere Beach and we went to the Belvedere Pool, where ruled Lou The Lifeguard, as I later learned he became the Mayor of Keansburg does anyone remember any of these things, I sure would like to hear from you, My dad used to hang out in a corner bar,(how did they survive without AC) and he once introduced me to Jimmy Walker the Champ. My e-mail is [e-mail]

if you are not dirtying your shorts already, you certainly will if you go back to the 'burg now!