10 Fascinating Facts About Ocean City, NJ's Flanders Hotel

The Flanders Hotel is probably Ocean City, New Jersey's most recognizable building. As it celebrates its 100th anniversary, here are 10 fascinating facts about The Flanders you may not know.

Maybe, these days, The Flanders Hotel is just something you pass by on your way to the boardwalk and beach. But next time you're in Ocean City, stop and give it a second glance, maybe even stroll inside, because it really is something else.

I don't think that, before writing this, even I knew just how rich in history The Flanders is. This place was built between the two World Wars and it was envisioned to attract visitors from Philly to the Jersey Shore after the completion of the Delaware River Bridge.

It was a project largely funding by private citizens in Ocean City and two dozen local businessmen.

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And there it stands, a whole other World War and 17 U.S. presidents later. Summer after summer.

Below are 10 other fascinating facts you might now know about Ocean City's famous Flanders Hotel.

10 Fascinating Facts About Ocean City's Flanders Hotel

The Flanders Hotel is probably Ocean City, New Jersey's most recognizable building. As it celebrates its 100th anniversary, here are 10 fascinating facts about The Flanders you may not know.

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