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James A. Bradley Founder of Asbury Park, NJ
He's known affectionately to us as the "Brush Daddy." Today we investigate the life of James A. Bradley, the founder of Asbury Park, New Jersey. Join us on this first episode for a look into Bradley's life, his business, and the reasoning behind starting the "City by the Sea."
The three books I mentioned about the history of Asbury Park can be purchased here:
Daniel Wolf's 4th of July, Asbury Park
Helen-Chantal Pike's Asbury Park's Glory Days
Joe Bilby's Asbury Park Reborn
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