Life in South Bethany Through the Years

Life in South Bethany Through the Years. . , [This markers shares stories of South Bethany wish a series of photos. The captions are noted below:] , Circa 1900 – the Assawoman Canal bordering the west side of South Bethany , Circa 1940 – The McCabe Family played a significant role in developing South Bethany. , 1954 – 109 New Castle was one of the first two houses west of Route 1. , 1954 – One of the original oceanside homes on S. 4th Street , 1957 – View across South Bethany canal , 1959 – Fishing in the canals , 1959 – Looking east toward the ocean , 2014 - The South Bethany Historical Society published this book detailing the development and growth of our Town through words and pictures. , 1962 – The "Storm of the Century" destroyed all oceanfront homes. , 1968 – South Bethany cottage before docs and bulkheads were required in 1994. , 1970 – Looking east from Cleveland Avenue , 1975 – The Assawoman Yacht Club focused on boating, water safety and maintaining the canals and bay. , 1985 – Swimming in the canals , 1986 – First building permit was issued for Cat Hill development.