[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

Enough already! I had to go and pop some! Reading about it, I could smell it and taste it! Thanks for the memories! --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Anyway, years ago it was owned by Walter Reade Company. They pre- > > popped all the popcorn for

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In a message dated 10/3/2007 12:56:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Drop of oil in a pot and poured the kernels in. Try it for your kids one day - they think you're nuts. Lived on it when I got married (jiffy pop). My buddy's firt job was working for the distributor

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

> Anyway, years ago it was owned by Walter Reade Company. They pre- > popped all the popcorn for all thier theaters and shipped them out > from there. Good one. They also popped it behind their offices that were on Deal Road - now part of s synagouge and a couple developments. We used to get

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

Asbury "Popcorn" trivia: You know the Treasure Island Storage Facility on 1st and Railroad? Before it was redone the warehouse that was there was the last scene in the City By the Sea movie. Anyway, years ago it was owned by Walter Reade Company. They pre- popped all the popcorn for all thier

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

> > first pop corn there, you didnt have jiffy pop at home? nice if you were able to afford jiffy pop. Drop of oil in a pot and poured the kernels in. Try it for your kids one day - they think you're nuts. Lived on it when I got married (jiffy pop). My buddy's firt job was working for the d

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

---ok forget the mayfair. Anyone recall their first flick at the lyric in it's later years?? fess up. See what kids miss. How much of a challenge is it with DVDs and the Internet? Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Hinge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I remember having my first popcorn there, but I can't remember what the movie was. > > first pop corn there, you didnt have jiffy pop at home? boy now thats history little alum. pans heat on burner and wow > Yahoo! G

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

I remember having my first popcorn there, but I can't remember what the movie was. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > At the Mayfair (I think it was there) I remember seeing the Concert > for Bangledesh. I remember I kept waiting for the "movie" t

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

At the Mayfair (I think it was there) I remember seeing the Concert for Bangledesh. I remember I kept waiting for the "movie" to start. I was probably a little too young for the show. My older siblings took me. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://gr

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 10/3/2007 11:41:54 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > For the opening of the "Bridge on the River Kwai" at the Saint James, a > replica bridge was built over Cookman Avenue. Helen

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

--and there's an excellent source for info. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/As

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In a message dated 10/3/2007 11:41:54 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The story goes deeper as then Mayor Kramer wanted it gone. So I'm told. Who didn't owe taxes then? My first flick (and maybe only) was "Fiddler on the Roof". Where else would a Jewish Grandma take he

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "justifiedright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Oak, > > How is history to judge Ray Kramer? The old time folks talk about him in legendary terms. Don't know. I'm not THAT old. But I'm sure we both heard the same thing. I do remember my grandmother telling

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

Oak, How is history to judge Ray Kramer? The old time folks talk about him in legendary terms. Looking back though, he certainly presided during a sharp decline. What's your take? Anyone else? --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > mayfair: > > http:/

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

mayfair: http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/pic/mayfair/m1.htm The story goes deeper as then Mayor Kramer wanted it gone. So I'm told. Who didn't owe taxes then? My first flick (and maybe only) was "Fiddler on the Roof". Where else would a Jewish Grandma take her then only grandson she was trying

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In a message dated 10/3/2007 10:44:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There was a group that got together to try to save the Mayfair. I've been told that the group did file a lawsuit on a friday, but did not secure a temporary restraining order to stop demolition. Rea

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I think what bothers me is that the old time families here seemed >to be very > ineffectual in saving or rescuing Asbury Park from its decline. True observation. They left instead. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your grou

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In a message dated 10/3/2007 11:02:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: MICHAEL FRANKEL son of nate,the dentist who had an office on cookman and lived in interlaken, tried to stop it, dont know if he is still in the area, try to contact him Thanks. I think what

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > But you never responded to my post elsewhere about the history of events > which led to the razing of the Mayfair. I was here but too young and with > raging hormones which distracted me from that catastrophe. > > I

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In a message dated 10/3/2007 9:49:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I do think there would be interest with a little promotion. Bring to life the memories that only exist in photos and coffee table books. If there were a behind the scenes at Paramount and Convention Hal

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > But you never responded to my post elsewhere about the history of >events > which led to the razing of the Mayfair. Mario, As has been ralated to me, there was a dipute between Walter Reade and the Mayor and Council; Reade had

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In a message dated 10/3/2007 9:41:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It was always a great turn out and a lot of fun. People are facinated by Asbury park. I've also been invited to Monmouth U to give presentations/I've also Do you think there is still an interest f

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In a message dated 10/3/2007 9:36:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks Mario - Here is another very relevant excerpt: I was trying to avoid nitpicking by some who would say we're not a riverfront etc. Rest assured the "view blocking" and "overwhelming scale

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

I do think there would be interest with a little promotion. Bring to life the memories that only exist in photos and coffee table books. If there were a behind the scenes at Paramount and Convention Hall, i'd definitely attend, and I have little doubt that others would too. And this is a bit of a

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Hinge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Werner, > Have you ever given historical tours of AP? > Even though there's not much left, I think AP still has many hidden secrets, such as behind > the scenes at Convention Hall, The Paramount, The tunnel under the board

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Mario" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Save some space for historyClick here: Richard Moe: Save some space > for history > Excerpts from article published today, October 3, 2007: > =

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

Werner, Have you ever given historical tours of AP? Even though there's not much left, I think AP still has many hidden secrets, such as behind the scenes at Convention Hall, The Paramount, The tunnel under the boardwalk etc. You have a wealth of info to share. Hinge --- In AsburyPark@yahoogrou

[AsburyPark] Re: "Save Some Space for History"

--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Mario" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A neighborhood is a living thing, and change is > both inevitable and desirable. The goal should be not to stop it, but to > manage itbut many older communities have no protective mechanisms in > place and therefore a