This first large group photo depicts older students very nicely dressed I might say and standing on the steps in...
Harlan’s History
Post Cards from the Past
Harlan Radford was born and raised in South Jersey and while growing up his family would spend their vacationing at Stone Harbor usually at C-7 Weber Court. He has a particular love of Stone Harbor and its rich history. Currently retired, Harlan was a high school Social Studies teacher for 34 years in the northeast Ohio community where he now resides. He has always had a strong interest in the Jersey Shore and has been collecting post cards most of his life. Harlan belongs to numerous historical society’s and has been writing for the Historical Society of Riverton (N.J.) for 20 years.
Harlan reestablished his connections to Stone Harbor this past year and we are pleased to announce that he has agreed to write a series of short histories derived from postcards for the Stone Harbor Museum website. We are excited to announce that these pieces of Harlan’s Histories will start appearing on Fridays. Stay tuned for his first history on Friday, January 7th
Harlan Radford
June 11, 2025June 5, 2025
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...
June 4, 2025May 12, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 178 – “FIRST AVENUE HOUSE LOCATED IN STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
This brief account will depict two photos of the same house and on each occasion the residing family is portrayed...
May 28, 2025May 12, 2025
Picture of the Day No 177 – “THE TELEFARIO’S COTTAGE – STONE HARBOR, N. J. – 1940s”
This photograph resides in the Stone Harbor Museum (SHM) archives and we are grateful to the SHM curator for permitting...
May 21, 2025May 12, 2025
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...
May 14, 2025April 16, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 175 – “STONE HARBOR – ANGLESEA FERRY SERVICE ADVERTISEMENT PUBLISHED – JULY 7, 1911”
What a great way to advertise the new Stone Harbor-Anglesea ferry boat service. For a fare of just 10-cents each...
May 7, 2025April 16, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 174 – “THE OVERLOOKED LAST STAGE OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AT STONE HARBOR: EXTENDING SOUTHWARD”
The first image presented above is about a part of Stone Harbor that is the thrust of this brief written...
April 30, 2025April 16, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 173 – “THE ICONIC ‘NAUTILUS APARTMENTS’ AND THE 88th STREET & FIRST AVENUE AREA OF STONE HARBOR IN THE LATE 1940s”
Here is yet another interesting aerial photograph discovered at the Stone Harbor Museum archives repository. Several notable and long-standing buildings...
April 23, 2025April 16, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 172 – “THE PARK THEATRE – 1944”
This photo showing the Park Theatre marquee displays the names of the feature movie attraction playing and principal performers. Does...
April 16, 2025April 1, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 171 – “STONE HARBOR BIRD SANCTUARY”
Illustrated here is a 1960s post card view of the display case at the small parking area on Third Avenue...
April 9, 2025April 1, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 170 – “STONE HARBOR FISHING CO.”
Fishing and shipbuilding were key industries throughout the early history of Cape May County. However, very little is known about...
April 2, 2025April 1, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 169 – “DILLER AND FISHER, REALTOR LISTING – STONE HARBOR HOUSE FOR SALE – ADVERTISEMENT”
Shown here is the actual listing of a Stone Harbor, N. J. property located on the southwest corner of First...
March 26, 2025March 19, 2025
Picture of the Day Nos. 144, 145, 146, 147 – Cottages in 1917 Real Estate Booklet
No. 144 – “THE HERBORT BEACH FRONT COTTAGE” – Located on First Avenue, near 88th Street, on the southwestern portion...
March 19, 2025February 24, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 143 – “THE HUNSICKER COTTAGE IN 1916 AT STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
The following descriptive information provides some pertinent details regarding the Hunsicker Cottage shown above. We have learned that this particular...
March 12, 2025February 24, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 142 – “THE BROADBENT BUNGALOW IN 1917 AT STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
This snug little bungalow was located on Sunset Drive between 93rd and 94th Streets, on lot 168, block 93 (30’...
March 5, 2025February 19, 2025
Picture of the Day 141 – “THE OLNEY BUNGALOW IN 1917 AT STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
Advertised as a handy location at 93rd Street between Third Avenue and Sunset Drive, this cozy bungalow on the water...
February 26, 2025February 19, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 140 – “THE WELL-KNOWN AND CLASSIC MATHEWS COTTAGE IN 1917 AT STONE HARBOR, N.J.”
This charming 2-story cottage with attic was located near the ocean on 90th Street between First and Second Avenues. Built...
February 19, 2025February 19, 2025
Picture of the Day No. 139 – “THE TOEBE BUNGALOW IN 1917 AT STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
This fine looking, rather compact and narrow bungalow was situated on 95th Street near Sunset Drive, on lot 159, block...
February 12, 2025February 5, 2025
Harlan History #78 “SOME VIEWS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD STATION AT STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
This account utilizes a limited number of images including several post card views of the classic Pennsylvania Railroad Station at...
February 5, 2025January 21, 2025
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 138 – “THE END OF AN ERA: THE SHELTER HAVEN HOTEL BEING DEMOLISHED IN 1961”
Here we see the well-known and iconic Stone Harbor landmark – the Shelter Haven Hotel – succumb to the wrecker’s...
January 29, 2025January 21, 2025
Harlan’s History No. 77 – “THE OFFICIAL START OF THE STONE HARBOR YACHT CLUB”
In 1909, the Stone Harbor Yacht Club was organized and formally incorporated to begin what would be considered a long...
January 22, 2025January 9, 2025
Harlan’s History No. 76 – JOHNSON HUGHES’ BATHING PAVILION OCEAN END OF 96TH STREET, STONE HARBOR, N. J.
Shown here is the newly built beachfront pavilion in 1911 that Johnson Hughes who lived at 128 Rochelle Avenue in...
January 15, 2025January 9, 2025
Harlan’s History No. 75 – “GENERAL VIEW, TENNIS COURTS AND WATER FRONT, STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
This attractive linen type color post card was published sometime in the early 1940s and is an aerial view of...
December 27, 2024December 4, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 135 – “1907 – STONE HARBOR – 1917 / TEN YEARS OF SUCCESS”
Reproduced here is the back cover of a 64-page booklet issued by the South Jersey Realty Company in 1917. The...
December 20, 2024December 4, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 134 – “THE BIG STICK – STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
In 1917, the building shown above was originally a large hotel known as “The Big Stick”. While I am not...
December 13, 2024December 4, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 133 – “THE SHELTER HAVEN HOTEL – BUILT IN 1912”
The Shelter Haven Hotel was situated at the intersection of 96th Street and Third Avenue and overlooking the Shelter Haven...
December 6, 2024December 4, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 132 – “THE LUXURIOUS HARBOR INN HAD DEEP ROOTS IN STONE HARBOR – BUILT IN 1892
Under the management of Edwin Belcher in 1917, the prestigious Harbor Inn was owned and operated by the founding Risley...
November 27, 2024November 9, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 131 – “THE SPACIOUS ELLSWORTH APARTMENT HOUSE – 1917”
This particular 3-story apartment house played an important role in providing needed lodging for many of the workmen who over...
November 13, 2024November 9, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 129 – “THE STONE HARBOR YACHT CLUB”
Here is a splendid panoramic view of the popular Stone Harbor Yacht Club that was built in 1910 and was...
November 6, 2024October 21, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 128 – “THE MAGNIFICENT BEACH AND BOARDWALK AT STONE HARBOR, N. J.
Here is another remarkable panoramic scene showing Stone Harbor’s expansive beach and fine elevate wooden promenade. This image resides in...
October 30, 2024October 21, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 127 – “A GROUP OF TEENAGERS AT THE SHELTER HAVEN DOCK, STONE HARBOR, N. J. – 1946”
How about a change of pace? Surely there are times when some photos do not need or require much description. ...
October 23, 2024October 21, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 126 – “THAT’S CERTAINLY ONE GRAND CELEBRATION GOING ON AT STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
So, what’s all the excitement about? This very active scene certainly depicts an important and seemingly celebratory occasion on a...
October 15, 2024October 16, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 125 – “THE STARTING LINE FOR ANOTHER POPULAR MARATHON RACE INTO STONE HARBOR
Here is yet another image gleaned from the Stone Harbor Museum archives. While we do not know what year this...
October 8, 2024October 16, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 124 – “STONE HARBOR’S MATCHLESS BATHING BEACH, IS ABSOLUTELY SAFE, LIFE LINES BEING UNNECESSARY
When I discovered this photo of a gathering on the Stone Harbor beach, I was motivated to search my own...
October 1, 2024September 23, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 123 – “A HIGHLY CELEBRATED MARATHON RUNNING RACE AT STONE HARBOR, N. J.
This particular photo was discovered in the Stone Harbor Museum archives and records indicate it was taken on July 4,...
September 24, 2024September 23, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 122 – TRAVELING TO STONE HARBOR BY FERRY- BOAT
In order to get to the “New” Stone Harbor in the very early days, visitors, sightseers and prospective home buyers...
September 16, 2024September 16, 2024
PICTURE OF THE DAY No. 121 – “HOW DID THE DIGNITARIES AND SOME OTHER PERSONS ARRIVE AT STONE HARBOR ON THE DAY OF THE OFFICIAL OPENING AND DEDICATION OF THE NEW ROADWAY AND DRAWBRIDGE ON JULY 3, 1911
The first image provided here is a vintage post card published in 1911. The caption that appears on the front...
September 11, 2024August 27, 2024
Picture of the Day No. 118 – “THE BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS CHANNEL BUNGALOW OF MR. AND MRS. DAVID RISLEY, STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
August 14, 2024August 13, 2024
Harlan’s History No. 82 THE SASSAFRAS HOUSE / CONDOMINIUMS 8300 SECOND AVENUE STONE HARBOR, N. J.
July 10, 2024May 24, 2024
Picture of the Day No. 115 – “ST. MARY’S-BY-THE-SEA: THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
June 19, 2024May 24, 2024
Picture of the Day No. 112 – “AH, THOSE LAZY HAZY CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER AT STONE HARBOR, N. J.”