The Famous "Judge's Shack" in Island Beach State Park
Dec 2, 2018 16:29:30 #
yssirk123 wrote:
The Judge's shack is a former fishing shanty built around 1911. Sitting a few hundred feet from the Atlantic, it was purchased and remodeled by Judge Richard Hartshorne in 1942. The shack overlooks part of a 10-mile-long beach that is NJ''s last major stretch of undeveloped coastline. Unfortunately, Hurricane Sandy took out the primary dune that was in front of it, and it may not last much longer. Hope you enjoy!
Thanks so much for sharing Bill. I grew up in Seaside Park, and began fishing in front of the Judges shack, about 1957 long before the State, purchased the land from the Phipps estate. My neighbors had a fishing/hunting shack on Barnegat Bay. My first Beach Buggy was a 52 Willies with a striped Bass decal on the sides. Thanks for bringing back many fond memories, really appreciate it
Dec 2, 2018 18:55:14 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Thanks so much for sharing Bill. I grew up in Seaside Park, and began fishing in front of the Judges shack, about 1957 long before the State, purchased the land from the Phipps estate. My neighbors had a fishing/hunting shack on Barnegat Bay. My first Beach Buggy was a 52 Willies with a striped Bass decal on the sides. Thanks for bringing back many fond memories, really appreciate it
Thanks Gregory - I appreciate your comments! Like many who grew up in NJ, I spent many summer days "down the shore" and my girlfriend (now wife) and I would often wind up in Seaside or Point Pleasant. Never had a beach buggy myself, but I still think of the white 68 Camaro we used to take down the GSP. There are some fund raising efforts being proposed now to save the Judge's shack, and I hope they're able to get them off the ground.
Dec 2, 2018 20:32:29 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Thanks Gregory - I appreciate your comments! Like many who grew up in NJ, I spent many summer days "down the shore" and my girlfriend (now wife) and I would often wind up in Seaside or Point Pleasant. Never had a beach buggy myself, but I still think of the white 68 Camaro we used to take down the GSP. There are some fund raising efforts being proposed now to save the Judge's shack, and I hope they're able to get them off the ground.
I hope they can save what is left. Bill. I have only seen it covered, for the most part in sand. There were many shacks on the beach. I would dig around them and find pits that were used to toss the garbage in and find old bottles and tins that I would sell at antique malls. Caught lots of stripers and blues in front of the Judges Shack. It was a lucky spot
Dec 2, 2018 20:47:04 #
We don’t get “down the shore” often, but Island Beach is where we go. I’ve seen that shake but had no knowledge about it. Thanks Bill.
Dec 2, 2018 22:26:02 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
I hope they can save what is left. Bill. I have only seen it covered, for the most part in sand. There were many shacks on the beach. I would dig around them and find pits that were used to toss the garbage in and find old bottles and tins that I would sell at antique malls. Caught lots of stripers and blues in front of the Judges Shack. It was a lucky spot
Wow - you have some great memories. This was my first visit to Island Beach, and I will be going back.
Dec 2, 2018 22:35:55 #
yssirk123 wrote:
The Judge's shack is a former fishing shanty built around 1911. Sitting a few hundred feet from the Atlantic, it was purchased and remodeled by Judge Richard Hartshorne in 1942. The shack overlooks part of a 10-mile-long beach that is NJ''s last major stretch of undeveloped coastline. Unfortunately, Hurricane Sandy took out the primary dune that was in front of it, and it may not last much longer. Hope you enjoy!
Very nice image. Thank you for sharing your experience and the info on the history of the shack. I’ve been there many times, but I’ve never thought to take a photo of the shack. Next time I’m up there, I’ll be sure to get some shots before it washes out to sea.
Dec 2, 2018 22:41:28 #
Einreb92 wrote:
We don’t get “down the shore” often, but Island Beach is where we go. I’ve seen that shake but had no knowledge about it. Thanks Bill.
Thanks Einreb92 - glad you liked it. I saw pictures of the Judge's Shack, and then started to look into it. Lot of interesting information and a Facebook page.
Dec 2, 2018 22:43:13 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
Very nice image. Thank you for sharing your experience and the info on the history of the shack. I’ve been there many times, but I’ve never thought to take a photo of the shack. Next time I’m up there, I’ll be sure to get some shots before it washes out to sea.
Thanks Mike - I appreciate your comments! Its a great place for images and not like any other Jersey Beach I've been on.
Dec 3, 2018 18:56:47 #
Dec 3, 2018 19:49:00 #
yssirk123 wrote:
The Judge's shack is a former fishing shanty built around 1911. Sitting a few hundred feet from the Atlantic, it was purchased and remodeled by Judge Richard Hartshorne in 1942. The shack overlooks part of a 10-mile-long beach that is NJ''s last major stretch of undeveloped coastline. Unfortunately, Hurricane Sandy took out the primary dune that was in front of it, and it may not last much longer. Hope you enjoy!
Great subject matter, and very well done. Thank you!
Phil
Dec 3, 2018 22:33:28 #
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Dec 4, 2018 08:35:56 #
GPS Phil wrote:
Great subject matter, and very well done. Thank you!
Phil
Phil
Thanks Phil - I appreciate your comment!
Dec 4, 2018 08:36:16 #
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