What a shame to tear down such a beautiful home, they don't build them like that anymore. I had a friend that lived in that house is the early 70's. That's a huge lot too so I would bet they will fill it with a few multiplexes. The Historical Society there sucks; all for the love of money. They have to stop selling property to the developers that come to squeeze has many Multi's and Duplex's has they can fit in one spot.

As a neighbor for the last 30 years of the DuBois Estate I am sorry to see the old property go. I will miss the 2 lions that guarded the entrance to the property. Their grass was always groomed to perfection and I will miss running through their sprinkles on the way back from a run on the boardwalk. I know time marches on and people have to do what they have to do but I am already missing the DuBois Estate. Rest In Peace! The memory will live on but it is unfortunate our kids will never get to actually see it. Sad!

Government created this mess just like most messes. Tax code, bad zoning and stupid politicians. Mix that in with greed and you get a bunch uf dumps where once a stately home sat.

Believe it or not, I used to go sledding down the tiny hill around the house, of course this was back during the Eisenhower administration.

We used to play football on that nice lawn when I was a kid..."progress" it's such a nasty word...

They tore down a beautiful home to build that house. SERIOUSLY

I am the owner of the new property pictured here.

My husband and I spent summers here as kids, met working at Surfer Supplies and we worked very hard so that we could afford to move to OC and raise our family in a town that we love so much.

We have 2 young daughters who will grow up and create new memories here.

I understand that people feel strongly about this property, but please do not insult the home that we are working so hard to build. We have taken the neighborhood into consideration and have tried hard to build a home that is aesthetically pleasing and that maintains the richness this property once held.

Don't get me started on 'the money chase'. A few years ago, my family inquired about adding a floor to ouy one floor house. You should have seen all the rules, regs and ordinances that stood in our way. Yet one 1/2 block from our house, within eyesight of our front door are some of the ugliest 'barns' masquerading as homes. What a joke, please, please don't "PREACH' to me...thank you.... signed: " a long-time resident "

Makes me physically sick to see what happened to that beautiful property. OCNJ's new tagline "The OC Maryland MiniMe".

The problem in this town is the sub-division of existing lots. Its driven purely by greedy realtors and developers. If a lot had a single on it previously that should be all that can be built on it in the future. No more splitting lots and no more putting duplexes where a single once stood.

I certainly agree with adding more single family homes.

Some homes deserve to be torn down , they are mold infested fire hazards. In with the new out with the old. You want space move to the pinelands!

While I, too, feel sad that this historical house could have somehow been preserved, the property owners couldn't afford the upkeep and taxes on the property. That said, I wish I could live in a house as lovely as being built currently. Go drive by in person.

Don't forget it was for sale and no one wanted it
However all the lots sold in a few months
Doesn't that tell you something?

James it is not about space but character. I have been going to OC for a long time and it has lost so much of its character. Builders are destroying communities at the shore and in Montogomery Co , PA. All for the almighty $$$.

I believe Josiah DuBois was involved in the Nurenberg war trials?

The DuBois' had a family house in Woodbury built in the late 1800's. It was abandoned for years in the early '60's. Just after the city bought it to tear it down, I went through it. There were thousands of docuyments piled in the attic. Many were O.C. deeds, ins piolicies from Oc., hundreds of old checks from the bank building-801 Asbury, and deeds from the gardens. I saved some but there was so much. Some of the gardens lots were sold in the late '20's for thousands above their purchase price only a few weeks earlier. I think one of the family was or ran for O.C./ solicitor in ther'30's.

For Monk Dean- think I found him: Has to be him. Went to Ca. to surf after HS instead of play football for U of P. Here is info I got from google search:
Robert C. Glaspey
Vice Pesident of Sales at Unifoil Corporation
Wayne, PennsylvaniaPackaging and Containers
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Graphic Packaging International, Smurfit Stone
Education
United States International University

Ocean City is not a retirement community but a thriving family-oriented town ready to make new traditions and new memories. It is a wonderful thing to see a young family support the community. This is why Ocean City continues to remain a unique and special place. It is a town acceptable to change and growth for new generations. Wishing all young families great memories and new adventures!

Thank you to all of the neighbors and people who have reached out to us with kind words and support. You are all welcome to come over and sled on the 3 inches of grass we have between the house and sidewalk.

Jason, wanted to reply to a post you made earlier but no reply button- Just wanted to say If everyone had to post with their real name, maybe there wouldn't be so many underhanded comments made on these forums- Just a thought

I live right across the street from this property. Is it sad to see a grand old home torn down, of course, but please remember that neither Dana nor any of the other new property owners tore that old house down and divided the property. That issue lies with the city and previous owner of the estate so please don't insult these people and the home they've worked so hard to build. I am thrilled that Dana and her family will be my new neighbors and I just hope that the rest of the property owners are as kind and friendly as they are.

Jason - thank you for your kind words they are much appreciated. I tried to correct any misinformation. Unfortunately as a result I was verbally attacked. I have decided to minimize my contribution to this forum. I do not wish to participate in something that is full of misguided negativity.

Thank you again Jason...much appreciated!