Illustrated here is a 1960s post card view of the display case at the small parking area on Third Avenue...

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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Picture of the Day No. 118 – “THE BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS CHANNEL BUNGALOW OF MR. AND MRS. DAVID RISLEY, STONE HARBOR, N. J.”

Harlan’s History No. 82 THE SASSAFRAS HOUSE / CONDOMINIUMS 8300 SECOND AVENUE STONE HARBOR, N. J.

Picture of the Day No. 115 – “ST. MARY’S-BY-THE-SEA: THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF STONE HARBOR, N. J.”

Picture of the Day No. 112 – “AH, THOSE LAZY HAZY CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER AT STONE HARBOR, N. J.”

Picture of the Day No. 111 – “GEHRING’S RESTAURANT, ONE OF THE EARLIEST IN STONE HARBOR, N. J.”

Picture of the Day No. 110 – “A YOUNG GIRL STOPS FOR A MOMENT FOR HER PICTURE TO BE TAKEN”

Picture of the Day No. 106 – “A CIRCA 1920s VIEW OF A PART OF STONE HARBOR, N. J.”
