VIDEO > The Margate Historical Society is proud to present Old City Hall. A new location and new, updated exhibits. Corner of Washington & Ventnor Ave.
The society’s museum on South Washington Avenue contains the original Margate jail cell – direct from a 1917-era Navy destroyer. See the original Margate pull-cart fire engine from 1885 too.
Exhibits were created by the Margate Historical Society Alliance.
Margate Mayor Becker presented historical society founder Frank Tiemann, with an award for his work in forming the society in 1996, and his continued commitment to the collection.
Video Tour of Old City Hall w/ Margate Librarian, Gwen Mead
Tiemann said that after serving in the U.S. Army, he was a Margate police officer for 30 years
Historical artifacts, documents and exhibits. Stuff from when Margate was called South Atlantic City. Enjoy exhibits featuring old beach badges, blueprints, photos, maps, displays and classic artifacts of Lucy the Elephant.
The Margate Library has teamed up with the Margate Historical Society to preserve the City’s rich history.
hi have a liitle metal book with photos of margate souvinor piece it is small about 1iinch you pull the photos out My grandmother lived in south end and must have brouhht it home from a day out i would lke to send it to you if you wouldl ike it kind regards glenn
That is very considerate of you, Glenn! We would be delighted to add your souvenir to our collection!
The Margate Historical Society email is: margatehistory@outlook.com
Mailing address: PO Box 3001, Margate, NJ 08402
Office Phone #: 609-823-6546
The museum is temporarily closed, but we pick up voicemail and items in our PO Box.
Thank you for thinking of us!
hi i have an old postcard from my great aunt showing lucy on the beach in atlantic city,the postcard is dated october 18, 1908. would the historical society be interested in it. it has a one cent stamp on it and is in very good condition
The Margate Historical Society is interested in all things Margate, thank you for thinking of us. We would be delighted to add your aunt’s postcard to our collection! If you would like to drop it off, the Museum is open Tues – Fri, 10am – 2pm in Historic City Hall on Washington Ave. Otherwise, you can mail it to us: Margate Historical Society, PO Box 3001, Margate, NJ 08402.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to preserve and present Margate’s history.