PHOTOS: Hurricane Sandy Devastation In Point Beach
The boardwalk is a chewed-up mess; and the devastation has spread
The boardwalk that's been home to the fabled Jenkinson's train; the Easter-discounted childen's rides; the Rock-O-Plane and its spinning cars; and many other unique family attractions is still there.
But it's not what it was. Will it ever be again?
Mark Vetrini, a graduate of Point Pleasant Boro High School, Class of 1985, captured the images of the devastated, mile-long structure hours after the worst storm to strike the Jersey Shore pass through.
This boardwalk has survived fires, and other disasters, big and small. Now it's time to survive, perhaps, the worst thing that could possibly happen.
Dorothea Donaldson
8:16 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
This makes me so sad. I spent my childhood at this boardwalk. My mother worked at the Penny Candy Counter in the Jenkinson's Pavilion for years and many an evening was spent walking this boardwalk or sitting in the rocking chairs overlooking the ocean. I hope with all my heart it is able to recover.
Mystic123@aol.com
8:36 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
WE WILL REBUILD AND WE WILL NOT LET THIS RECK OUR SPIRIT
Rose
11:15 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Yes Point Pleasant will come back, My sister and I visited for the first time 2 weekends ago. We had a great time, walked around and met some of the people who live there year round. Many were so friendly and answered questions about the town, where ever we went we felt welcomed. Walked the board walk at night and back to our hotel feeling safe. Met a group of young people who were polite and helpful. I have visited many beaches with my husband, adult children and other family members. Point Pleasant was like a breath of fresh air. People who live there have a lot to be proud of. God Bless all of you as you hopefully rebuild.
Kathy
8:58 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Good memories from there
D Fisher
10:20 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Does anybody know how Beacon lane is? Off of Ocean Ave and Michele lane I am concerned we can't get access yet and last I heard there was possible gas smells. Thank you if you know anything. It's across from Opdykes outdoor furniture
pamela appleton
10:53 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
How is the Aquarium????
Tom Davis
11:31 am on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
we have a picture...it appears to be ok from the outside
allie banta
1:08 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Does anyone know if Jack Baker's survived?!
Larissa Srodin
4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Does anyone about the north side ppb they show pictures of the southern end but nothing passed jenkison aquarium?
karen romano
6:31 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Anyone with info regarding ortley beach on the bay side?
Christina Morrone
7:59 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Jersey Strong. God Bless
Heather
8:04 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Does anyone know if the status of the animals in the aquarium? I know the building itself sustained water damage, but how about the animals? The Harbor Seals and penguins have been a staple for decades. Has anyone heard anything about that at all?? This just breaks my heart.
Chico Little
8:15 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Brian Williams showed them in his package tonight. They're all doing fine.
KimK
8:12 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
I'm also concerned about the well being of the penguins, fish, etc that live at the aquarium as well as the cats that lived under the boardwalk at Seaside Heights. There is so much devastation. My heart goes out to all that have been impacted by Sandy.
Chico Little
8:15 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
All doing fine at the aquarium. I didn't see the cats there when I bugged out. I hold out hope that the ladies who feed them caught them for the duration.
Chico Little
9:20 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
http://animaltracks.today.com/_news/2012/10/31/14838160-walruses-on-the-move-aquarium-animals-in-sandys-path-may-need-new-homes?lite
Walruses on the move? Aquarium animals in Sandy's path may need new homes
Jonna Yahr
8:24 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
I am positive that all the sea animals are fine in the Aquarium!! Just heard today that all are fine <3 !!
Melissa
9:27 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
I am so glad!!! God Bless them and everyone there!
Heather
8:24 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Thank you Chico!!!!!!
Chico Little
9:20 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
http://animaltracks.today.com/_news/2012/10/31/14838160-walruses-on-the-move-aquarium-animals-in-sandys-path-may-need-new-homes?lite
Walruses on the move? Aquarium animals in Sandy's path may need new homes
Debbie L.
8:38 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
I heard that the people that worked at the aquarium stayed throughout the storm and that everything was okay there but I am not sure. How did the Windswept Motel do, I stay there every summer.
Chico Little
9:20 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
http://animaltracks.today.com/_news/2012/10/31/14838160-walruses-on-the-move-aquarium-animals-in-sandys-path-may-need-new-homes?lite
Walruses on the move? Aquarium animals in Sandy's path may need new homes
Melissa
9:28 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
I was wondering about Point Beach Motel... Love it there!
Dee1974
8:46 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
This makes my stomach sick, I grew up in Point & Im raising my kids here. I pray they can rebuild...I wil never forget!
Goldstein's
8:59 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Has anyone seen or know if Hank Hartman from Sandy Hook Yacht Sales is ok? We know the marina is gone and I believe he lived on a bluff at point pleasant. Any info would help. Thanks
Mel
9:12 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Anything on the the inlet? Shrimp Box? Coast Guard station? Houses on Inlet Drive??
SoylentGreen
3:51 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Coast Guard station sustained extensive flooding and will be out of service for quite awhile.
Subi Sarver
9:40 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
can people come back to their houses yet if they had to evacuate? My mom is trying to get back to Laurel Ct on the St. Louis end.
Debbie L.
9:43 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
How is the Wharfside and the Windswept Motel? Please I really need to know. Thanks.
Tempe Mahan
9:49 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Sorry for the late reply, just saw this today...The Windswept Motel is open for business! We had damage, but no structural damage. We'll be 100% by Memorial Day weekend. Thank you for thinking of us.
D4 Resident
9:49 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Residents are now allowed to return to PPB but there's still a 7 pm to 7 am curfew in place. Wharfside appears fine from the outside, still standing with minimal evident damage.
Debbie L.
1:15 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
thank you for answering me about the wharfside. I am very happy it seems to be okay. When you find out about the Windswept Motel please let me know. Thanks and God Bless everyone on the Jersey shore.
Felicia liebler
10:02 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
How is the Whit Sands? God Bless!
Debra Rivera
2:49 pm on Sunday, November 11, 2012
ANY WORD ON THE WHITE SANDS ?????
Theresa Dosch
2:53 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
So very sad....we have lived there since 95 and are raising our children there....so much damage...we have been staying out in Pa with family but plan to return and assess our own damage later tommorrow or Friday without the kids at first. We are on Newark Ave by Lake of the Lillies on the dead end street...any idea of the damages over there?
R. Licursi
7:53 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Someone please have Dan @ 6 Broadway, Point Beach call Robert or Richard or Charlotte.
Barbara Kingry Fedak
8:16 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
I grew. Up in NJ and spent so many summer days and nights there. Even came back frequently and brought my then young son their from CO. He live the train ride, so did I when I was his age. I was in shock watching the news and devastation there.
Glad to hear Wharfside still standing but what about Martell's and the Tiki Bar, a must visit place for me when I visit NJ, along with the Wharfside??? Any pictures or info?
Ranny Robertson
9:03 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
I'm so concerned about PPB. I spent all my summers there in 40's and 50's at the corner of Randall and Homestead Ave. A photo of that house would be greatly appreciated if anyone is nearby. My mother and father met at Jenkinson's Pavilion. Mom was quite a bingo player up there.
Melissa
9:25 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
I was wondering how Point Beach Motel faired through this horrible tragedy... We just started going there this past summer and thought it was going to be our new "spot"! I hope it will be again!
D4 Resident
10:53 am on Thursday, November 1, 2012
The pier at Martells is gone. The building itself on the boardwalk is still there along with the first large bar in the back just past the stage area. Then it drops off to the ocean.
Melissa
1:29 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Omg... That is so sad!
Tara Lyman
12:31 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Does anyone know what Boat Point Dive looks like? If anyone that lives on that street have a family member named Debbie P. in TN, please call her. She is worried.
Tara Lyman
12:31 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Drive not Dive
Jenny Ahlers Dowd
1:03 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
What about Jenkinson's Bar? I haven't been able to find any info on that. And I can't really tell from the photos the extent of the damage to the rides. Are they wiped out or just damaged?
Zachary
1:28 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
What's up with the Point Beach Motel?!? I stay there every year for 17 years! Please let me know
Melissa
1:31 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
I am wondering the same thing!!!!
Zachary
1:45 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Anyone know about THE POINT BEACH MOTEL? Please please please let me know this is very important
To my family please!
SoylentGreen
3:54 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
I'm guessing not, since no one answered you the first time you posted this question.
Mika
2:05 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
ALL...although brief here are a few pics of what's happened...
http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/shocking-before-after-photos-of-hurricane-sandy
Mika
2:06 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
The Aquarium needs gas, batteries and a few other things to keep the animals going until they find them new homes...
http://www.app.com/viewart/20121101/NJBIZ/311010040/Jenkinson-s-seeks-fuel-batteries-to-keep-aquarium-animals-alive?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE
SoylentGreen
3:55 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
No they don't, they had a large generator brought in to power the building.
patricia a Bacsenko
2:43 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
I grew up in Point Pleasant in sunshine Harbor. The boardwalk was the place to go then in the 40 and 50s. My daughter still returns with my grandchildren. Even though we moved to Brick town. Saddens me to know about the old places that were so familiar and may never be the same. Pat Bacsenko
Kate
3:46 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Anyone know how the shrimp box is? Wharfside patio?
Jo Ann Taylor
4:25 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Does anybody have any information on Risden's Bathhouse? I grew up near Pt. Pleasant and now live in Kutztown. The bathhouse is a staple for day trips and so many fond memories.
John
7:18 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Point Pleasant remains my favorite place. Great memories throughout my life traveling up to visit my family at the shore. My thoughts are with everyone impacted by the storm.
MaryBeth(Messick) burns
9:59 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
To everyone at PPB. Nothing can change the spirit of point pleasant, it is a magical place and will be again soon. Good luck rebuilding. It Will be beautiful as always. Forever in my heart.
MaryBeth (Messick) Burns and family.
Tafrow Family
11:36 pm on Thursday, November 1, 2012
The Tafrow Family,former long -time residents of Coolidge Ave Ortley Beach,send our heartfelt regards to our beloved community.
God Bless
Flip
7:05 am on Friday, November 2, 2012
Anyone know about Frank's Fun Place (formerly Frank's Amusements) and Joey Tomatoes across from Martells?
Jack Davis
1:02 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Does anyone know how Spikes Restaurant managed this Sandy Hurricane? My wife and I spent many trips out to Point Pleasant and enjoyed their hospitality.
It is so very sad to see the area damaged beyond belief. Our prayers go out to ALL those suffering from this horrific storm. Cannot believe the destruction. So many wonderful memories of this area. It's just beyond our scope of the hardship all are endearing. God Bless you ALL! It will be rebuilt, I am sure of it, but my God how much work and hardship to be confronted with.
George Loder
10:54 am on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Spikes will reopen this Friday for lunch.
Please come to PPB our business owners need the revenue. Downtown restaurants are open >> Frankies , 709 , Europa, Spanos etc
George Loder
Theresa Orashen
2:36 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Ortley beach got hammered. Surf Club no more. They've been close many times but this time Mother Nature won. Point will come back - it will just take time.
Mike
3:45 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
The Surf Club "not done yet":
http://www.app.com/viewart/20121031/NJENT01/310310057/Management-Joey-Harrison-s-Surf-Club-not-done-yet
Mom Bell
9:44 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
KingNeptune: Does anyone have pictures of the Coast Guard Station??
Ryan anderson
11:39 am on Saturday, November 3, 2012
i hauled bunkerfish from the fishermens supply store on channel drive from ark bait. i hope brian and his dad are ok does anybody know anything on how they made out. i have been looking at pictures of ppb and i am in shock i spent most of my summers there and hope u can rebuild
penny
6:57 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Did the cats from under broadwalk make out
Colleen lizotte
9:20 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
Howd 13 minard place ? We stay there every year.. So sad for all the great people who live there your in our prayers.
Lorie dulaney
3:32 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
I stay at the white sands every memorial weekend and enjoy the kick off the summer party hoping I can do it again this year. Love it there! Lorie Dulaney pittsburgh
tom
2:53 pm on Monday, November 12, 2012
i used to live on Bay ave... curious if the water reached that far... looks like trees fell - and some water - but hoping homes did well... i just rented an apartment above the garage behind the house - but I have tons of nice memories of when I lived there
meghan zerener
11:02 am on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Does anyone know how the Feral Cat Colony under the boardwalk by Risden's made out? I am hoping they made it. Meghan