Harlan’s History Of The Day: THE BOARDWALK AND ENTRANCE TO BLAKER’S THEATRE LOOKING SOUTH FROM CEDAR AVE. WILDWOOD, N. J.
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Harlan’s History Of The Day: THE BOARDWALK AND ENTRANCE TO BLAKER’S THEATRE LOOKING SOUTH FROM CEDAR AVE. WILDWOOD, N. J.

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.

Stone Harbor Museum Minute #67 – St. Paul’s Church
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Stone Harbor Museum Minute #67 – St. Paul’s Church

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Harlan’s History – TWO VIEWS: THE PLEASURE BAY AREA BY AIR
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Harlan’s History – TWO VIEWS: THE PLEASURE BAY AREA BY AIR

This first aerial view of the Pleasure Bay area of Stone Harbor was in all probability taken sometime during the 1940s. The three vintage automobiles, hardly discernible here, appear when enhanced to be from the time of the 1940s. Looking west with the Great Channel in the distant background, we see a portion of Pleasure Bay with numerous waterfront homes. The Golden Gate Drive is visible running north-south near the top of this photo and the Corinthian Drive as well as the Sunset Drive are seen in the lower portion of this image. One thing that is quite apparent is the amount of green space and parcels of land that have not yet undergone housing development.

Picture of the Day Harlan’s History- Stone Harbor From Above
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Picture of the Day Harlan’s History- Stone Harbor From Above

Featured here is a late 1960s aerial view of Stone Harbor encompassing the area roughly between 100th Street to 104th Street and focusing primarily on that part of town close to and overlooking the Great Channel. This image is derived from a picture post card that was published and available for sale in the early 1970s and we know that because this particular item was postmarked and mailed on July 20, 1972.

Picture of the Day – “THE LOVELY LITTLE STONE HARBOR, N. J. COTTAGE ON 85th STREET NAMED, ‘TINY TIM’ – BUILT IN 1917”
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Picture of the Day – “THE LOVELY LITTLE STONE HARBOR, N. J. COTTAGE ON 85th STREET NAMED, ‘TINY TIM’ – BUILT IN 1917”

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...

Picture of the Day No. 179 – “A LOVELY HOUSE ON 94th STREET BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD AVENUES – STONE HARBOR, N. J. – CIRCA 1920”
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Picture of the Day No. 179 – “A LOVELY HOUSE ON 94th STREET BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD AVENUES – STONE HARBOR, N. J. – CIRCA 1920”

As is often the case, most photographic images residing in the Stone Harbor Museum archives contain very little if any documented or descriptive information.  Such is the case with the photo shown above. All we know is what we can surmise.  And it appears that this well-maintained, lovely awninged house may have been photographed on...

Picture of the Day No. 176 – “AERIAL VIEW OF SOUTH BASIN AND SUNSET DRIVE, STONE HARBOR, N. J. – CIRCA 1950” 
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Picture of the Day No. 176 – “AERIAL VIEW OF SOUTH BASIN AND SUNSET DRIVE, STONE HARBOR, N. J. – CIRCA 1950” 

Featured here is a rather crisp and clear black and white photo showing an aerial view of the 85th Street Yacht Basin and in all likelihood taken around 1950 or thereabouts.  Without doubt, this image depicts a calm and tranquil summer scene in the northern part of Stone Harbor.  Long-time resident and friend Graham Hueber...