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unusual facts about West Jersey and Seashore Railroad


Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Development began in the late 19th century as a beach resort along the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad line.



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1906 Atlantic City train wreck

The accident resulted in what is regarded as the first press release when public relations expert Ivy Lee, working with the Pennsylvania Railroad, parent company of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, convinced the company to present a statement to journalists at the scene of the accident.