The Stephen Crane House, Asbury Park, NJ
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N 40° 13.429 W 074° 00.410
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This childhood home of author Stephen Crane, known greatly for "The Red Badge of Courage" was saved from demolition in 1995 by volunteers known as the "Crane Crew" and turned it into a museum to the author and a place to share literature and art.
Waymark Code: WM5WR8
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 02/21/2009
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Stephen Crane was born in Newark, NJ in 1871, and moved here in 1883. He and his thirteen siblings lived and worked at the Jersey Shore, and Asbury Park was the summer resort destination. During his enrollment in the Asbury Park Public School system, he wrote his first works.
Stephen Crane left the Jersey Shore in 1892, to go to New York and write. His novel, "The Red Badge of Courage" was written three years later.
The first floor of the house are public rooms, where groups can meet to recite and share literature. This venture continues thanks to the help of many generous donations, including donations from Bruce Springsteen and friends.
The second floor is completed dedicated to the life and works of Stephen Crane.
Short Description: Home in which author Stephen Crane wrote and museum now dedicated to him.
Book Title: "Red Badge of Courage"
Author's Name: Stephen Crane
Name of Waymarked Item: The Stephen Crane House
Location of Item: 508 4th Street, Asbury Park, NJ
More Information:
Open by appointment (call 732-775-5682) or watch for community events being held there.
Admission Price?: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Link to more information about the book or waymarked item.: [Web Link]
First Year Published: Not listed
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