National Register of Historic Places

Palace Amusements

Asbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Listed
November 22, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00001406

About this property

Palace Amusements was a historical indoor amusement park in Asbury Park, New Jersey. It was built in 1888 and expanded several times over its history, but after a worsening economic situation in both Asbury and the country in the mid-1980s, it went out of business in 1988. Several efforts were made to save the structure, including its hand-carved carousel, murals and decorations, but in 2004, after an independent structural inspection, the building was deemed unsafe (it had already been damaged in several areas) and was ordered demolished. A local grassroots organization was able to save several pieces from the building, including the famed Tillie mural.

Location

201-207 Lake Ave.
Asbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey
40.21776, -74.00324

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Palace Amusements listed on the National Register?

Palace Amusements was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 2000.

What type of historic resource is Palace Amusements?

Palace Amusements is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Palace Amusements?

The period of significance for Palace Amusements is recorded as the industrial era.

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