This reproduction panoramic view of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey was published by O. H. Bailey & Co. in 1894. Atlantic Highlands was first incorporated as a borough in Monmouth County just seven years prior to this map's publishing. The Raritan Bay resort community began attracting vacationers in the late 1800's. New Yorkers found the Bayshore region a desirable get-a-way which bolstered the town's economy. Atlantic Highlands quickly changed from a modest farming community into a formal vacation town with several grand hotels and Victorian homes and businesses with transportation provided by rail or steamer. The 1894 Atlantic Highlands town booster reads:
"The most attractive resort on the Jersey Coast. Very desirable advantage offered in choice location.
Splendid scenery and easy accessibility.
Permanent population, 1881 40; in 1893, 2000. Summer population, 1881 0; in 1893 6000.
Two hundred houses built in the last two years. Broad, shady avenues, beautiful drives, excellent boating, bathing and fishing.
Complete system of Water Works and Sewerage.
Terminus of Sandy Hook Route of C. R. R. of N. J. One hour from New York by the fast and superbly appointed steamers "Sandy Hook", "Monmouth" and "St. Johns".
Asbury Park and Ocean Grove, Long Branch, Sea Bright, Highlands Beach and many other famous coast resorts, within easy access by rail.
Eleven First Class Hotels, numerous Cottages and Boarding Houses. National Bank, Six Churches, Schools, Halls, Boating and Bathing Pavilions, etc."
This bird's-eye view map from 1894 shows buildings, piers, railroad routes and streets. It features inset illustrations of the following:
Atlantic Highlands, looking towards New York
Residence of Chas. T. Leonard
"The Octagon", M. Edward Curtis, Proprietor
Cottage of H. Crawford
Residence of William Baldwin
Residence of A. Straus
Public School
First Baptist Church
New Methodist Church
Atlantic Highlands National Bank
"The Portland", E. C. Champion, Owner & Proprietor
Residence of P. S. Conover
Residence of Dr. J. H. Van Mater
Bayview Hotel, Mrs. C. R. Martin, Proprietor
Windsor Hotel, Mrs. E. Hooper, Proprietor
Grand View Hotel, Morton & Obermeier, Proprietors
Sea View House & Bryant Cottage, Mrs. A. Pope, Owner and Proprietor
Mrs. M. C. Nobles' Cottages
Residence of Dr. E. C. Curtis
"Bonnicastle", Residence of M. Edward Curtis
Curtis Pavilion, Octagon and Residence
Residence of W. T. Franklin
Methodist Church
St. Agnes Catholic Church
Atlantic Highlands Hook & Ladder Company
Residence of J. Ehrman
"Overlook Villa", Residence of S. T. White
Residence of C. A. Anderson
"Gargan-taur", Residence of Wm. J. Wright
Atlantic Highlands Station, C. R. R. of N. J.
Features numbered & lettered references to the following locations:
A. Atlantic Highlands Land Improvement Co., Dr. E. C. Curtis, Pres.
2. Observatory Land Improvement Co., William Baldwin, Pres., 5th Ave. & 18th St. New York
3. Tallman Tract, 17 acres, 2200 ft. W. from Navesink Village, P. E. Tallman, at H. B. Claflin & Co., N. Y.
4. Gillette Tract, Frank M. Gillette, 5 Wall St., New York
5. Leonard Ave. Station Tract, Chas. T. Leonard, Leonard Ave. P. P., N. Y.
6. Posten Tract, W. H. Posten, Atlantic Highlands, N. J.
7. Hillside Park Tract, P. S. Conover, Atlantic Highlands, N. J.
8. Andrews Tract, Dr. Andrews, Navesink, N. J.
9. Grand View Hotel, Morton & Obermeier, Proprietors
10. The Portland, E. C. Champion, Owner & Proprietor
12. Bay View House, Mrs. C. R. Martin, Proprietor
13. Sea View House and Bryant Cottage, Mrs. A. Pope, Owner & Proprietor
14. Mrs. M. C. Nobles' Cottages
15. Windsor Hotel, Mrs. E. Hooper, Proprietor
16. Champion House
17. Andrews Hotel
18. Pavonia Yacht Club House
19. Post Office
20. Public Schools
21. New Methodist Church
22. Presbyterian Church
23. First Baptist Church
24. St. Agnes Catholic Church
25. Atlantic Highlands National Bank
26. Curtis Pavilion, Octagon and Residence
27. Station, Docks and Steamers of the C. R. R. of N. J.