Ocean City

Ocean City, Maryland_s own seaside resort, has become so popular that it is almost too small_five square miles_to hold all its tourists. The last few decades have brought tremendous growth to the area in the form of both population and development. Bridges and tunnels have been built, high-rise hotels and condominiums have grown up, and amusements of all kinds have become available to the summertime crowds. In this second volume of Ocean City, images of beach life from the late 1940s to the present day capture the spirit of this popular vacation spot. From funnel cakes to Ferris wheels and deep-sea fishing to seasonal festivals, Ocean City, now a year-round retreat, has offered millions of visitors an endless variety of entertainment. Having survived destruction caused by storms, problems associated with the real estate boom, and the overwhelming surge of visitors who each summer crowd the boardwalk and Coastal Highway, this _small_ town has matured over the last few decades into the jewel of Maryland_s shore.DeVincent-Hayes, Nan is the author of 'Ocean City' with ISBN 9780738501239 and ISBN 0738501239.