“RUMMEL’S STORE & POST OFFICE”: NOW KNOWN AS “THE SASSAFRAS HOUSE” LOCATED AT 8300 SECOND AVENUE, STONE HARBOR, N.J. The Sassafras House (originally known as Rummel’s Stores and Apartments) at 83rd Street and Second Avenue is one of the oldest houses on the island, dating back to before 1900. It can be seen in this...
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD FIRST TRAIN CROSSING OF TOWNSEND’S INLET This very early but undated photo features Pennsylvania Railroad’s crossing of Townsend’s Inlet. This particular railroad crossing was plagued right from the outset by tidal currents and frail bridge construction. The line departed from a little fishing village called Townsend’s Inlet at the southern end of...
PEBBLES GUEST HOUSE – STONE HARBOR, N. J. In recent years, this impressive house at 94th Street and First Avenue has been known as The Pebbles. Not long ago, it underwent major renovations and changes that will help carry it into its second century. The image shown here was taken for real estate advertising around...
FAWNHURST STONE HARBOR, N.J. Illustrated here is a 1916 post card showing an exterior view as well as two interior views of the Fawnhurst house. This was the residence of Charles Miller Jr. and it was located at 155 93rd Street near First Avenue. The interior views depict the dining room on the left and...
STONE HARBOR BIRD SANCTUARY, STONE HARBOR, N. J. For many years the Bird Sanctuary has been an important part of the history of Stone Harbor. But as time progressed and the resort became more and more popular and attracted greater numbers of people, there became a growing interest and increased pressure to want to develop...
Harlan’s History: VILLA MARIA BY-THE-SEA, 1967 This real-photo postcard, postmarked July 16, 1967, shows an aerial view of one of Stone Harbor’s most familiar landmarks: Villa Maria by-the-Sea. Built in 1937, the oceanfront convent sits between 111th and 112th Streets. The three-story complex included an impressive chapel, lecture hall, refectory, kitchen, pantry, laundry, and storerooms....
A Calisthenics Class on the 96th Street Beach Stone Harbor, N.J. — 1930s/1940s This photograph from the Stone Harbor Museum archives shows a lively calisthenics class held right on the 96th Street beach. In the 1930s and early 1940s, group exercise on the sand was not only popular but a common attraction for visitors. Here...
The Stone Harbor Beach Patrol: Lifeguards “Everybody seems to like looking at photos of Stone Harbor’s lifeguards.” That is something I’ve certainly learned over the years writing about our town and especially about the Beach Patrol. And it is no surprise. There are plenty of reasons for their popularity. Lifeguards are highly visible on...
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!
