Gabrielan, Randall. Images of America: Atlantic Highlands by Randall Gabrielan.

Arcadia, 1996. [Historic photos of Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, New Jersey, by the official Monmouth County Historian, the esteemed author of more than 40 books.] Wraps, as issued. Fine. Summary:

Atlantic Highlands (1996), part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series, is a pictorial history of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, compiled by local historian Randall Gabrielan.

Key Details & Summary

• Scope & Visual Archiving: The book features over 200 vintage black-and-white photographs and postcards spanning from the late 19th century through the late 20th century. The images—sourced from local family heirlooms, private collectors, and the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society—document the town’s architectural growth, harbors, commercial districts, and daily life.

• Transportation & Tourism: It details the pivotal role of regional transit in turning the scenic coastal town into a resort hub. Visuals chronicle the steamboats (including the iconic Mandalay) and railroad lines that carried vacationers from New York City to local beaches, hotels, and amusement destinations.

• Local Figures & Development: The captions and accompanying text spotlight local figures, such as submarine pioneer Simon Lake, along with transformation scenes showing before-and-after views of First Avenue and the borough's waterfront.

About the Author

Randall Gabrielan (1943–2025)was a prolific historian, author, and public servant dedicated to preserving the regional history of New Jersey, particularly Monmouth County. After transitioning from a career in the insurance industry to working full-time as a historian, he authored nearly 40 books—many for Arcadia Publishing's Images of America and Postcard Historyseries—chronicling towns across Monmouth and Hudson counties. He served as the official historian for both Monmouth County and Middletown Township, executive director of the Monmouth County Historical Commission, and president of the Middletown Township Historical Society.