Category: Harlan’s History

Harlan’s History: A Letter to a Prospective Investor from President H. S. Risley, South Jersey Realty Company, Stone Harbor, N. J., March 20, 1909 Did you know that in 1909 complimentary parlor and club railroad car excursions were provided twice a week from Philadelphia/Camden by the South Jersey Realty Company for prospective real estate buyers...

“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...

Harlan’s History: Wrecked off Stone Harbor: One Life Lost, Ten Saved, December 30, 1912   Accompanying this written account are 2 very old postcard images showing the United States Life Saving Station located at Stone Harbor, N. J. There will also be included two typewritten pages that are currently housed in the Stone Harbor Museum...

“THE CHARLES A. FARNUM COTTAGE” 9123 First Avenue Stone Harbor, N. J.   Here is another one of the very early and lovely cottages under construction at First Avenue and 91st Street. The property was built and originally owned by Charles A. Farnum, who was a Philadelphia attorney-at-law who happened to work for the South...

This unobstructed and breathtaking panoramic view taken in 1909 depicts a part of the earliest developed land in Stone Harbor. Actually, there’s not a whole lot to be seen here, is there? The 3-story structure that appears to stand out and dominate the landscape in this first image was known as the Fairview Hotel. Furthermore,...

“STONE HARBOR AND ITS OCEAN PARKWAY” Issued by South Jersey Realty Company 915 Real Estate Trust Bldg. Philadelphia   Included in a 1912 publication with the title as mentioned and shown above, the Risley brothers and the Publicity Department of the South Jersey Realty Company printed and widely distributed a comprehensive 110-page magazine edition promoting...

SOUTH JERSEY REALTY COMPANY PRIVATE MAIL CARD “Complimentary Building Lot Reservation Certificate” 1910 INTRODUCTION: The private mail (both foldable and detachable) postcard featured in this article is a real “gem” pertaining to the early history of Stone Harbor. I use the word “gem” to describe this card because in the world of Stone Harbor paper...

“HYDRANGEA”THE HOME OF REESE RISLEYSTONE HARBOR, N.J.1908 Presented here are three interesting photos showing one of the oldest Stone Harbor homes. The first image is in sepia (a brown pigment), the second is in black and white, and the third image should be quite a surprise to our readers. The focus of this article is...