Bergen Beach, once a modest-scale summer resort, has a rich history, originally serving as a refuge for the Canarsee tribe and later becoming part of Dutch Flatlands. Through the 1850s, it was known as Bergen Island until a landfill project connected it to the mainland around 1918. Early development efforts by Percy Williams and Thomas Adams Jr. were overshadowed by competition from Coney Island. After decades of stagnation, Bergen Beach emerged as a residential area by the late 1980s, appealing largely to older residents, maintaining its unique character with family homes and stables.
Bergen Beach, developed as a modest summer resort, contrasts with its bustling neighbors, maintaining a relaxed atmosphere with large family homes and private docks.
Initially a refuge for the Canarsee tribe, Bergen Beach transitioned through Dutch ownership and landfill projects, evolving into a residential community in the late 20th century.
Entrepreneurs Percy Williams and Thomas Adams Jr.'s initial resort plans were undermined by competition from Coney Island, leaving the area mostly undeveloped for decades.
The area saw a resurgence as a residential community in the late 80s and 90s, attracting older residents and retaining its unique charm.
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