A sampling of messages on Stone Harbor, N.J. postcards, 1910–1943 There are some who claim that postcards are about storytelling. In fact, postcards have been printed, sold, mailed and received on a scale that makes them the largest class of artifacts that humankind has ever exchanged. With such tremendous popularity worldwide, think of postcards, many...
“House That Jack Built” This two-story property popularly called the “House That Jack Built” was actually designated as a dormitory. It was located at 101st Street and Third Avenue on lots 99 & 101, block 100. Interestingly, this was equivalent to an 11-room cottage. On the first floor there were 6 rooms (3 bedrooms) and...
Welcome back to Harlan’s History! Now that the summer season has wrapped up, we’re picking back up with our weekly posts exploring Stone Harbor’s past. Each entry draws from the museum’s collection of early real estate listings, postcards, photographs, and archival materials. Whether you’ve been following along or are joining us for the first time,...
“Van Thuyne Bungalow” This single-story bungalow is located directly on the Great Channel between 83rd and 84th Streets and situated on lot 141, block 83. Consisting of 4 rooms (2 bedrooms), bath and large porch overlooking the water as you can see in this photograph. Rent, $150 season, furnished. Sale, $1,600. “Cement Block and...
“Jackson Bungalow” The structure is near the Stone Harbor Basin located at 101st Street near Sunset Drive, on lot 127, block 100. There are 5 rooms and a bath (2 bedrooms), 2 large porches, front and back, and a “large attic.” Rent, furnished from May to October, $200. Sale price $2,500; part on mortgage. “Colonial...
“Klopp Bungalow” Described in the listing as “very cozy,” this nice bungalow is located on 93rd Street near Third Avenue, on lot 141, block 92 (35 x 110), with 6 rooms and bath (3 bedrooms), front and rear porches. Rent June 1st to September 30th, $250. Sale price $2,700, terms to suit or exchange. “Giles...
Harlan’s History of The Week: Allen California Bungalow & Klopp Bungalow, 1917 “Allen California Bungalow” Located on 92nd Street near the Yacht Club, this imposing bungalow sits on lot 144, block 92 (35 x 110), offers 6 rooms and a bath, furnished (3 bedrooms), with front and rear porches both of which are fully screened....
“Packer Bungalow” & “Packer Bungalow,” in 1916 this smaller bungalow was placed on the market for sale in Stone Harbor. Described as situated at a “good location,” this bungalow sits on 94th Street near Third Avenue, on lot 138, block 94 (35 x 110). Consisting of 6 rooms and bath (3 bedrooms), cement block foundation...
A Letter from the Office of the Borough Clerk, Stone Harbor, N. J., July 11, 1931 In 1931 the old Stone Harbor Rail Bridge entering town at 96th Street, a combination railroad and highway bridge, was condemned by the county and was slated to be replaced by a stronger span and draw section. This action...
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...
