This charming little bungalow is captured in the 2 photo images presented above. There is a very interesting story that goes with this dwelling. We understand this bungalow was built in 1917 at 232 85th Street in Stone Harbor. Here we see 2 photo views taken at different angles of what in 1930 became known as “Tiny Tim”.
There is a well-documented story that goes with this brief account and I will present just a portion of that interesting tale. If you desire additional information about the “Tiny Tim”, it is suggested you visit the Stone Harbor Museum website and view a 2 minute 11 second Stone Harbor Museum Minute video #38 narrated by Morgan Fischer.
The narrative goes like this. Two women from North Philadelphia back in 1930 decided they would look for a small cottage on the South Jersey Shore to escape the oppressive heat and humidity of summertime in Philly. Florence Cameron and Elise Sefton, both school single teachers, eventually came upon a lovely and affordable place in August that suited them located on 85th Street, just 2 blocks from the beach. This place became their seashore home and when they moved in and took occupancy in October 1930 they named the little bungalow “Tiny Tim”. The black and white photo above shows the garden in front nicely tended with assorted flowers. Visible and hanging above and to the right of the front porch screen door you should be able to see the hand-painted sign that indicates the name “Tiny Tim”. The abundance of American Flags in evidence may well have been a reflection of their national pride and patriotism observed on a Fourth of July when this photo was in all probability snapped.
This last image presented here in color shows off this splendid cottage in all its glory. Happily, “Tiny Tim” has endured several major storms and hurricanes and is still standing today after some 108 years thanks to a lot of loving and devoted care over the many years. As you can readily see, affixed to the front screen door is an oval shaped borough plaque indicating that this property built in 1917 has been formally recognized and celebrated as a “certified” vintage Stone Harbor home.
Now that is something pretty special!