Description
Elegant remnants of the Victorian era grace almost each and every corner of Cape Might. Rich locals built opulent homes like the Emlen Physick Estate and the George Allen House, even as grand hotels like Congress Hall and the Chalfonte welcomed visitors from across the country. Even presidents came for the healthful sea air and distinguished venues. Yet the gaieties of these well-heeled patrons were shadowed by strictly defined social roles. Women and men–upper class, in addition to cooks and servants–had vastly different experiences on this resort town. Local historian Robert Heinly explores all aspects of this world. Peer into the upstairs and downstairs of these majestic homes to find what life was once like in Victorian Cape Might.