In 1917, the building shown above was originally a large hotel known as “The Big Stick”. While I am not...
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
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. 130 – “A MYSTERY HOUSE!”
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...