Surf Fishing Asbury Park New Jersey postcard

Surf Fishing, Asbury Park, New Jersey postcard. Albertype Co.

Don't snag any swimmers, you fishers!  Move on down the beach, please...

Children at Play - Asbury Park Beach, New Jersey postcard

Children at Play, Asbury Park, New Jersey postcard. Albertype Co

If human pyramids aren't your thing, perhaps a sand castle, moat or paddling pool are more to your style and better suited to your engineering skills.

Human Pyramid on the Beach at Asbury Park New Jersey postcard

Human Pyramid at Asbury Park, New Jersey postcard, postmarked 1909

Soaking up the rays got you bored? Gentlemen, please flex your muscles for the human pyramid...

Need Some Beach Time... Asbury Park, New Jersey postcard

Beach Crowd, Asbury Park, New Jersey, Albertype Co publisher.

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Time to head for the beach.... don't forget sun block, hat, sunglasses, and plenty of fresh water.

Swan Ride Anyone?

 Swan Ride on Wesley Lake, Ocean Grove - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Tichnor linen postcard, circa 1940s.

With the beginning of summer upon us, anyone for a Swan ride during summer vacation? Pack the bags for Asbury Park - Ocean Grove, New Jersey, circa 1940s. This may be a bit too sedate for today's thrill seekers. Perhaps bungee jumping instead.

The Postcard Store in 1910 - What Would You Buy?

Brooks Postcard Store

Washington Street

Hoboken, New Jersey

circa 1910

Imagine the field day the modern postcard collector would have if transported by time machine back to Brooks' postcard store in 1910?

What would you stock up on if you had the chance to walk through that front door?

Light Houses, Lighthouses!

Light Houses, Lighthouses, who likes them?! Some recent acquisitions:

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