653 1/2 Washington St It could be argued that one of the most contested areas of land on Cape Island, perhaps second only to the Sewell Tract, might be Block 1059, located in the heart of Cape May. Rife with debate regarding historic preservation and land use planning, the area spanning Ocean Street to Franklin […]
The Nature Center of Cape May 1600 Delaware Avenue At the northeastern-most reach of Cape May City is a barrier spit, approximately two miles long. The peninsula is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean and Cape May Harbor, which are connected by Cold Spring Inlet to the north. Historically, the area has been known as Sewell […]
927 Beach Avenue Text by PAUL FARNANFULCUM DESIGN GROUP What has long been characterized as the “post card image” could now be rebranded as the “Instagrammable image.” In the year 2022 of the internet age, information is sent and received much differently than it was a century ago. Nevertheless, and regardless of whether you learned […]
WINTERWOOD | 525 Washington Street As one heads south down Washington Street and approaches the open-air pedestrian mall, two buildings can be identified as those shaping what may be considered the gateway to Cape May’s shopping district. At the intersection of Washington and Ocean, on the southwest corner, sits the large stone Roman Catholic church, […]
Though the look and feel—and, perhaps the hoagies—of Wawas along the East Coast have changed over time, the one that once stood at the gravitational center of town represented the original archetype of this east coast convenience store. Nevertheless, the building at 502 Bank Street now boasts a drastically different appearance compared to what previously […]