When the twentieth century was young; visitors to Cape May knew exactly how to show the folks back home the attractions; accommodations; and ambiance of "the Nations Oldest Seaside Resort": they sent a penny postcard. Publishers such as local entrepreneur Joseph K. Hand provided a vast choice of views; capturing white sands crowded with colorful tents and wool-suited bathers or beachfront hotels such as the Stockton; Lafayette; and Congress Hall. Popular postcards depicted amusement centers and nearby diversions: the Casino; Red Mill; Corinthian Yacht Club; Fun Factory; Convention Hall; and Cape May Point Lighthouse. Reprinted Victorian views of hotels destroyed by fire served as reminders of the resorts glory days. Real-photo cards chronicled newsworthy events including the creation of the harbor; construction of the huge Hotel Cape May; and the 1907 fire at the Iron Pier.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Boston Maine Trains and Services by Bruce D. HealdBy Peter F. LessesThis is basically a simple book with mostly pictures and hardly any text on the Boston Maine Railroad in the 19th century. It is the first in a three part series printed by Arcadia Publishing on the B M by Bruce Heald. a respected railroad historian. I found this to be the most interesting of the three books on the B M by this publisher since so little is known about its formation and early years.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy John ComitaInteresting but I think some of the captions for photos in the book were incorrect.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great addition to our collectionBy Deb DIt went very well with the collection Ive been purchasing over the years for hubby. He loves the BM railroad. being from Boston. This book is well written. factual and makes hubby happy so why not?
