Ocean City,
Maryland began with Isaac Coffin supplying boarding houses to fisherman in 1869.
Later in 1875, the Atlantic Hotel was erected. Consequently, Ocean City became
known as The Ladies Resort to the Ocean because it is connected to Chesapeake
Bay through the Pokomoke River.
Ocean City provides
access to the Atlantic Ocean fishing grounds. A railroad bridge was built over
Sinepuxent Bay in 1876. Daniel B. Trimper started the amusement park industry in
Ocean City. Captaian Christopher Ludlum is accredited with founding Ocean City’s
pound fishing industry. Ocean City’s Boardwalk took fifteen years to complete,
1900 to 1915. A 1933 storm introduced Ocean City to sportfishing. The first
white marlin was caught in 1934.
In 1952, the
Chesapeake Bay Bridge was erected. The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel was finished
in 1964. Today, Ocean City, Maryland celebrates Springfest, Jamboree in the
Park, Greek Festival and Labor Day Weekend. Other annual events are Sunfest Kite
Festival, Winefest on the Beach, Oktoberfest, and Fall Fest of Fine Art and
Christmas Craft Expo. Ocean City also enjoys the festivities during Winterfest
Tree Lighting and its New Year’s Eve Family Celebration. Kids enjoy the Ocean
City Easter Kids’ Fair.
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