James A Bradley, New York brush manufacturer, founded Asbury Park in 1871. Shortly after, a beach boardwalk was constructed featuring an orchestra pavilion, public changing rooms, and a pier extending into the Atlantic Ocean. This attracted entrepreneurs, entertainers, and tourists from all over. As Asbury Park's popularity increased, the size and offerings of the boardwalk expanded; in the 1920's, the Paramount Theater and Convention Hall ushered in a new era of music and performing arts.
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