African Americans and the West Side of Asbury Park
The vast majority of African Americans who migrated to Asbury Park have primarily settled on the West Side of the city. This was apparent throughout much of the twentieth century. These photos were taken by Joseph A. Carter, Sr. (1917-1980). Carter was a photographer on the West Side who documented African American culture and society in Asbury Park during much of the twentieth century. His daughter Madonna Carter Jackson has preserved these photographs and allowed us to share them on our website.
Thornton Sisters, Photograph by Joseph A. Carter, Sr. 
Turf Club, Springwood Avenue Asbury Park, New Jersey, Photograph by Joseph A. Carter, Sr.
Stepping Out on the West Side of Asbury Park (c.1950s), Photograph by Joseph A. Carter, Sr. 
Photograph by Joseph A. Carter, Sr. (c. 1950s) 
Scene from a social gathering, Photograph by Joseph A. Carter 
Debutants of Roses event, Photograph by Joseph A. Carter, Sr. 
Post Rebellion Picture, Photograph by Joseph A. Carter, Sr. 
Social justice march (c. 1970s), Photograph by Joseph A. Carter, Sr.
All Photos by Hettie V. Williams
Springwood Avenue Intersection photo by Hettie V. Williams 
Asbury Park Rail Station is at the Crossroads of East and West Asbury photo by Hettie V. Williams 
The Corner of Springwood Avenue on the West Side of Asbury Park photo by Hettie V. Williams 
Islander Caribbean Restaurant on Springwood Avenue is a local favorite photo by Hettie V. Williams 
Asbury Farm Market on Springwood Avenue photo by Hettie V. Williams 
Inside of Islander Caribbean Restaurant photo by Hettie V. Williams 
Inside of Islander Caribbean Restaurant a customer waits for his order photo by Hettie V. Williams