James A. Bradley
James A. Bradley | |
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Bradley c. 1893 | |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from Monmouth County | |
| In office 1894–1897 | |
| Preceded by | Henry S. Terhune |
| Succeeded by | Charles Asa Francis |
| Mayor of Asbury Park, New Jersey | |
| In office 1893–1902 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1830 Rossville, Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 6, 1921 (aged 91) New York City, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Known for | Asbury Park and Bradley Beach, New Jersey |
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James Adam Bradley (February 14, 1830–June 6, 1921) was a businessman, financier, philanthropist, real estate developer, and Republican Party politician from New York City who is credited as the founder of Asbury Park, New Jersey, which he established in 1871 as the first temperance resort town on the Jersey Shore. He was also involved in the development of Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach, which bears his name.
Bradley represented Monmouth County in the New Jersey Senate from 1894 to 1897.