Faces and Places from Avalon's Past

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Summary: It Shore Is A Good Read
Review: Dave Coskey is one of the biggest sports honchos in Philly, the creative talent who has been in charge of the 76ers' marketing and PR departments, and now the Flyers' as well. But you wouldn't know it from this book, since he modestly declines to mention his day job. "Faces and Places From Avalon's Past" features Dave's remarkable collection of photographic images from the early-1900s development town that now is among the most exclusive on the Jersey Shore. Not only are there then-and-now visuals, but the book is chock full of anecdotes and profiles of Avalon's most important figures in its formative years. The book is a labor of love that began as a high school project nearly 30 years ago. Dave's exhaustive research is evident throughout. The best part is that you don't have to have any personal experience with Avalon to enjoy the book and get a taste of life in America in the first half of the 1900s. He plans to publish a sequel that will cover more recent decades, and I look forward to it.

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Summary: Memories for my family
Review: My grandparents lived in Avalon and my mother & uncle spent their teen years growing up there. I purchased copies of this book for them as gifts and they were thrilled! There are many excellent photos of old Avalon as well as great stories of the past of this wonderful seaside location. I highly recommend it!! We can't wait for the 2nd book to be published.

Rating:
Summary: Memories for my family
Review: My grandparents lived in Avalon and my mother & uncle spent their teen years growing up there. I purchased copies of this book for them as gifts and they were thrilled! There are many excellent photos of old Avalon as well as great stories of the past of this wonderful seaside location. I highly recommend it!! We can't wait for the 2nd book to be published.