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As is true of the greatest Wildwood stories, there’s an undercurrent of love for the island that tells of how people have always been drawn to the healing power of saltwater & sunshine.
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At the advice of his physician, Charles’ parents were told that the health benefits found in the fresh, healing saltwater, would be the best medicine for their son, they purchased a lot in the Anglesea section of North Wildwood and built a lovely beach cottage.
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Now in its 6th generation, this quaint & humble cottage, still residing at 2 Mace Ave. in the Anglesea section of North Wildwood, has amazingly stood the test of time, enduring many coastal storms, including the infamous Storm of ’62.
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Evidently it did young Charles good to be by the sea! He was not expected to survive childhood, but thanks to the magic of Wildwood by-the-Sea, he lived a good long life.
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This is the account of Charles and his summer cottage as told by his cousin Steve, the current keeper of 2 Mace Ave. (the 6th Generation in this beautiful little seaside cottage.)
Thanks to Debbie Mooers of Grassy Sound Marina for connecting us
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