Townsends Inlet in Sea Isle City in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Irene Jameson
(1924-2015)
Photographed By Pete Skillman, May 25, 2024
1. Dr. Irene Jameson Marker
Inscription.
Dr. Irene Jameson. Irene was a beloved member of this community, who served as Sea Isle City's Director of Public Relations for nearly two decades. A founding member of the Beachcomber Tour Guides, she was also involved with AARP, the Beautification Committee, the Environmental Commission, the North End Committee, the South Shore Regional Tourism Council, the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations. While volunteering with the local tourism commission in 1995, Irene founded Sea Isle's Polar Bear Plunge and was the event's "Polar Bear Queen" for the next thirteen years. She also helped create Sea Isle City's Sara the Turtle Festival, family dance parties, historical trolley tours and concerts under the stars. Always happy to interact with others, Irene was a volunteer emcee during summer events, and was well-known for her sense of humor.
"Irene Jameson...a Sea Isle treasure" Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio
Irene was a beloved member of this community, who served as Sea Isle City's Director of Public Relations for nearly two decades. A founding member of the Beachcomber Tour Guides, she was also involved with AARP, the Beautification Committee, the Environmental Commission, the North End Committee, the South Shore Regional Tourism Council, the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations. While volunteering with the local tourism commission in 1995, Irene founded Sea Isle's Polar Bear Plunge and was the event's "Polar Bear Queen" for the next thirteen years. She also helped create Sea Isle City's Sara the Turtle Festival, family dance parties, historical trolley tours and concerts under the stars. Always happy to interact with others, Irene was a volunteer emcee during summer events, and was well-known for her sense of humor.
"Irene Jameson...a Sea Isle treasure"
Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 39° 9.306′ N, 74° 41.391′ W. Marker is in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is in Townsends Inlet. Marker is on 41st Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 41st St, Sea Isle City NJ 08243, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 100 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
