Sea Bright: Scenes of years past and one day present

1905 Postcard of West Sea Bright

1908 Fishermen haul boat up on Sea Bright beach

1936 Hotel Pannaci Fire on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright

Undated Then U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley surveying the storm damage in Sea Bright.

2008 Sea Bright's former fire station, seen here in 2008, was demolished after being damaged during superstorm Sandy. Sea Bright voters will decide Tuesday how it will rebuild this and other buildings.

2009 Vehicles splash water along Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright, one of a number of coastal towns that saw flooding.

2013 Edgewater Beach Club is rebuilding and expanding after Sandy damaged the property in Sea Bright. They are planning on being open for business in time for the summer.

2013 Edgewater Beach Club is rebuilding and expanding after Sandy damaged the property in Sea Bright. They are planning on being open for business in time for the summer.

2013 Edgewater Beach Club is rebuilding and expanding after Sandy damaged the property in Sea Bright.

2014 The fire destroyed second- and third-floor apartments and caused extensive damage to a ground-floor business. Ten tenants and their dogs were displaced.

2009 Vehicles splash water from the flooding on Ocean Ave in Sea Bright.

2012 Beach clubs in Sea Bright were reduced to rubble after Hurricane Sandy ripped through New Jersey, October 29.

2012A long-time staple to Sea Bright, Donovan's Reef on Ocean Avenue, was reduced to mostly timber from Hurricane Sandy.

2014 A Sunday night fire on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright damaged apartments and a ground-floor business. Sea Bright, NJ

The Iconic McLoone's Rum Runner Restaurant on Rt. 36 south in Sea Bright, is demolished after being destroyed during Superstorm Sandy, Monday, July 21, 2014.

The Iconic McLoone's Rum Runner Restaurant on Rt. 36 south in Sea Bright, is demolished after being destroyed during Superstorm Sandy, Monday, July 21, 2014.

The Iconic McLoone's Rum Runner Restaurant on Rt. 36 south in Sea Bright, is demolished after being destroyed during Superstorm Sandy, Monday, July 21, 2014.

The Iconic McLoone's Rum Runner Restaurant on Rt. 36 south in Sea Bright, is demolished after being destroyed during Superstorm Sandy, Monday, July 21, 2014.

Tim and Beth McLoone, react as their Iconic McLoone's Rum Runner Restaurant on Rt. 36 south in Sea Bright, is demolished after being destroyed during Superstorm Sandy, Monday, July 21, 2014.

Sea Bright, NJ An over night fire on the 1000 block of Ocean Ave in Sea Bright destroyed second and third floor apartments and caused extensive damage to a ground floor business. 120814 Tom Spader/Staff Photographer

The Iconic McLoone's Rum Runner Restaurant on Rt. 36 south in Sea Bright, is demolished after being destroyed during Superstorm Sandy, Monday, July 21, 2014.

Sea Bright, NJ An over night fire on the 1000 block of Ocean Ave in Sea Bright destroyed second and third floor apartments and caused extensive damage to a ground floor business. 120814 Tom Spader/Staff Photographer

2015 A variety of pools are available at Driftwood Cabana Club.

(NEWS) 02/08/16 Monmouth Beach, NJ Monday morning's storm caused flooding in some areas including the area along Liberty Place in Sea Bright. Frank Galipo/Correspondent ASB 0208 Flood D

Vehicles splash water from th flooding on Ocean Ave in Sea Bright. There was flooding in some towns along the coast in Monmouth County today, Tuesday, Februrary 9, 2016. /Russ DeSantis for the Asbury Park Press / Slug:ASB 0209 Flood

The outdoor dining area at at Anjelica's Restaurant in Sea Bright.

Mural on wall just off Ocean Ave. in Sea Bright, NJ. on August 3, 2016.

The original Tiki Bar is a survivor from Donovan's Reef prior to superstorm Sandy wiping out the bar. The iconic Jersey Shore bar in Sea Bright has been rebuilt and will be reopening for the first time since the storm.

Scott and Amy Kelly, owners of Mad Hatter in Sea Bright, tour the property, which was destroyed by Sandy, Friday June 3, 2016.

Scott and Amy Kelly, owners of Mad Hatter in Sea Bright, tour the property, which was destroyed by Sandy, Friday June 3, 2016.

Scott and Amy Kelly, owners of Mad Hatter in Sea Bright, tour the property, which was destroyed by Sandy, Friday June 3, 2016.

Amy and Scott Kelly, owners of The Mad Hatter, which was destroyed four years ago by Sandy, wait for demolition to start, making way for a new-and-improved restaurant and bar in Sea Bright, NJ Friday, October 28, 2016.

The Mad Hatter, which was destroyed four years ago by Sandy, is being demolished, making way for a new-and-improved restaurant and bar in Sea Bright, NJ Friday, October 28, 2016.

The Mad Hatter, which was destroyed four years ago by Sandy, is being demolished, making way for a new-and-improved restaurant and bar in Sea Bright, NJ Friday, October 28, 2016.

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Rocco Downes, 2, and his sister Arya Downes, 5, both of Essex Fells enjoy the sand. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Charlotte Edwards, 7, Taylor McLean, 3, and Brooke Edwards, 6, all of Middletown cool off in the ocean. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. People enjoy the beach. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Sea Bright lifeguard K.C. O'Brien gets a workout on the beach. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. The downtown area offers a variety of restaurants and shops for folks in town. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Kathleen Gavin of Lincroft swims with her daughters Delia, 3, and Maeve, 5 to keep cool in the heat. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Lifeguards keep an eye on swimmers at the Sea Bright public beach. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Lifeguards keep an eye on swimmers at the Sea Bright public beach. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Craig Gargiulo of Union Beach swims with his daughter Ava, 4. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. People enjoy the beach. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. The Sea Bright Bridge connects Sea Bright with Rumson. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. The downtown area offers a variety of restaurants and shops for folks in town. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. The downtown area offers a variety of restaurants and shops for folks in town. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. The downtown area offers a variety of restaurants and shops for folks in town. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. The downtown area offers a variety of restaurants and shops for folks in town. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. The downtown area offers a variety of restaurants and shops for folks in town. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. The Shrewsbury River runs along the west side of town. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Rocco Downes, 2, and his sister Arya Downes, 5, both of Essex Fells enjoy the sand. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Construction continues throughout the downtown area along the beach. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Construction continues throughout the downtown area along the beach. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Lifeguards keep an eye on swimmers at the Sea Bright public beach. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Frances Rooney of Little Silver has been selling hot dogs on the corner of Surf Ave since 1977. The business has been operating since 1965. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Frances Rooney of Little Silver has been selling hot dogs on the corner of Surf Ave since 1977. The business has been operating since 1965. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood

The downtown area of Sea Bright and its public beach draws crowds of people on a summer day. Donovan's Reef offers a bar, beach, and food. Sea Bright, NJ Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @dhoodhood