A Typical Day in Downtown Stone Harbor, May 1964 There’s nothing dramatic about this particular photo from the Stone Harbor Museum archives—but there’s a lot to take in if you look closely. Captured in May 1964, just before the start of the summer season, this street scene offers a fascinating glimpse into a typical day...
THREE YOUNG, HAPPY CHILDREN AT STONE HARBOR, N J., UNDATED PHOTO I will let this lovely old photograph speak for itself. Enjoy!
Severe Storm Damage to the Boardwalk and Buildings Stone Harbor, N.J. — September 1944 In these dramatic photographs from 1944, we witness the extensive wreckage of Stone Harbor’s boardwalk and beachfront following one of the most destructive weather events in the borough’s history. On September 14, 1944, the Great Atlantic Hurricane swept across the South...
A QUIET AND RELATIVELY WARM DAY LOOKING SOUTH ALONG SECOND AVENUE STONE HARBOR, N. J. CIRCA 1940s Approaching 95th Street along Second Avenue we see the ever-present town water tower that was installed in the very early 1940s. The woman walking toward the business district on the right seems to be wearing a short sleeve...
Here is the iconic building known as the Shelter Haven Hotel built in 1912 on the Shelter Haven Basin. I seem to vaguely recall that during this time period and even shortly thereafter having remembered that people actually stopped and parked their cars right in the middle of the very wide 96th Street in front...
Picture of the day – Harlan’s History A GREAT DAY FOR 3 YOUNG BOYS FISHING IN THE GREAT CHANNEL STONE HARBOR, N. J. 1950s There’s not a whole lot that needs to be said about this photo discovered in the Stone Harbor Museum archives section. Talk about young lads and great adventure! We can...
STONE HARBOR BUSINESS MENAND U.S. COAST GUARDSMEN (PHOTO TAKEN 1939) Perhaps this photo was taken on some special occasion when these distinguished local persons were assembled. This 1939 photo found in the Stone Harbor Museum archives section shows and identifies some of the following individuals. Here is the information that was provided and accompanied this...
Picture Of The Day – Harlan’s History: A MEMORIAL TO THE FOUNDERS STONE HARBOR, N. J. 1964 As a part of the important 50th Anniversary celebration recognizing the founding of Stone Harbor, a bronze plaque on a large block of granite was prepared commemorating the occasion in a public ceremony. The dedicatory program took place...
STONE HARBOR, N. J.: TWO AERIAL VIEWS OF THE TOWN AND BEACH 1920 & 1922 Sometimes it is not easy to determine a date for certain photos, especially considering aerial views taken from an airplane for example of an entire community covering over several miles like the one just illustrated here. In order to accomplish...
I have selected and decided to feature this particular post card because (1) it does indirectly pertain to Stone Harbor and (2) perhaps inadvertently or unintentionally promotes the borough of Stone Harbor. For the record and during the late teens and early 1920s, the South Jersey Realty Company (SJRC) which was created by the Risley brothers was headquartered in Philadelphia and also had 3 other convenient seashore offices, one located in Wildwood, another in Atlantic City, and of course, one in Stone Harbor.
Let it be said the story and history of Stone Harbor tells us that the SJRC’s comprehensive advertising and promotional plan was assuredly and without question most instrumental in fostering the early growth and development of Stone Harbor.
