“Dunbar,” a Convalescing Sanatorium 10020 Corinthian Drive Stone Harbor, N. J. 1914 Featured here are two images: (1) a vintage Stone Harbor picture postcard postmarked in August of 1914 depicting the “Dunbar” and (2) a single-page combination advertisement/cover letter for mailing purposes prepared by the owner of the same building. As for the postcard shown...
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...
