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Did you know this about Asbury Park?
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Did You Know?
In 1934, the burning cruise ship Morro Castle ran aground at Asbury Park. The disaster killed 137 people, but morbidly became a tourist attraction as crowds paid to view the wreck.
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More Historic Tragedies
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The iconic "Tillie" face painted on Asbury Park's Palace Amusements was based on George C. Tilyou, founder of Coney Island's Steeplechase Park.
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Bruce Springsteen was discovered at a beauty parlor—he played his first major gig at the Upstage Club, which was above a Thom McAn shoe store and next to a salon.
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The Stone Pony opened in 1974 and became the launching pad for Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny, and the Jersey Shore sound that influenced rock music worldwide.
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