Asbury Park, NJ

About Asbury Park

• • Danny DeVito, the actor known for "Taxi" and "It's Always Sunny", was born here.
• • The Tillie mural, a symbol of Asbury Park, originated on Palace Amusements.
• • Its seaside resort status in the late 19th century initially brought Asbury Park fame.
• • Bruce Springsteen wrote parts of "Born to Run" while living on Kingsley Avenue.
• • The 1934 Morro Castle disaster significantly impacted Asbury Park's tourism.
• • Named in 1871 for Bishop Francis Asbury, a Methodist leader, incorporated in 1874.
• • With around 16,000 residents, it's smaller than neighboring Neptune Township.
• • Sitting at 13 feet above sea level, flooding can be a serious concern.
• • Tourism and hospitality are major components of the area's economy.
• • A cool, creative, and undeniably resilient feeling permeates the boardwalk.
• • The New York Giants, a short drive away, won Super Bowl XLVI against the Patriots.
• • Arthur Pryor's Band held summer concerts here, shaping early 20th-century music.

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