Author: Stone Harbor Museum (Mike Turner)

In 1917, the building shown above was originally a large hotel known as “The Big Stick”.  While I am not aware of the reason why this hotel was called Big Stick, the somewhat scant promotional materials that we have do tell us a bit about this large structure.  This image is part of the Stone...

The Shelter Haven Hotel was situated at the intersection of 96th Street and Third Avenue and overlooking the Shelter Haven Basin.  This was a prime location as the hotel was on the main thoroughfare (entryway linking Stone Harbor and the mainland) in what was becoming the very center of the town’s main business district. The...

Under the management of Edwin Belcher in 1917, the prestigious Harbor Inn was owned and operated by the founding Risley brothers organization known as the South Jersey Realty Company.  This hotel was a favorite and most popular retreat for prospective investors seeking to buy land and build cottages in Stone Harbor in the early days. ...

This particular 3-story apartment house played an important role in providing needed lodging for many of the workmen who over the early years of development played a part in the actual building and construction of Stone Harbor. This image was discovered at the Stone Harbor Museum archives. We are most fortunate to have access to...

Here is a splendid panoramic view of the popular Stone Harbor Yacht Club that was built in 1910 and was located at 89th Street and Sunset Drive. This image was also obtained from the Stone Harbor Museum archives and was issued in a 1917 publication, some 107 years ago. The Yacht Club, boasting a large...

Here is another remarkable panoramic scene showing Stone Harbor’s expansive beach and fine elevate wooden promenade.  This image resides in the Stone Harbor Museum archives and is contained in a wonderful booklet issued by the South Jersey Realty Company titled “STONE HARBOR, N. J.: SUMMER HOMES FOR SALE AND RENT SEASON 1917”. The caption associated...

How about a change of pace?  Surely there are times when some photos do not need or require much description.  Here is such a photo taken in 1946 that we might agree basically speaks for itself.  Hopefully some of our viewing audience will know the names of some or all of these 8 young people...

So, what’s all the excitement about?  This very active scene certainly depicts an important and seemingly celebratory occasion on a sunny summer day for many happy and well-dressed spectators.  This photo image was discovered at the Stone Harbor Museum archives.  While we do not actually know when this photo was taken, it is quite likely...