A UNIQUE CONCRETE HOUSE IN STONE HARBOR, N.J. THE BEGINNING OF OUR STORY: A vintage post card gives us a starting point for another article, this time primarily featuring a grand and rather unique “Concrete House” that after 116 years still stands proudly in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. The published vintage post card provided above,...
Harlan’s History: STEELE COTTAGE Located at 90th Street between Second and Third Avenues, on lot C, block 89 (35 x 110). Mention is made in the listing description that this is a “good location”. This interesting house as you can see is a two story structure and also includes an attic. There are 8 rooms...
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...
