Vintage Beach Scenes

Retro illustrations of beachgoers enjoying sun and surf at classic American beaches, capturing a nostalgic summer vibe.

Beauty on the beach at Pt. Pleasant Beach, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Surf bathing , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beauty on the beach at Pt. Pleasant Beach, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beauty on the beach at sunny Florida , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beauty on the beach at Pt. Pleasant Beach, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Frolicking beauties on the beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The lone crabber at Indian River Inlet, near Rehoboth Beach, Del. , Rivers, Bridges, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Trade winds at Miami Beach, Florida , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beauty on the beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bathing at Crystal Beach, Lakeland, Florida , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing is good off the pier here , Piers & wharves, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailing on a silver sea, by the light of the moon, Hampton Beach, N.H. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Frolicking beauties on the beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Queen Street, Nassau, Bahamas , Streets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beauty on the Beach at Hollywood Beach, Florida , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Two hour sailboat ride of the ocean at Ocean City, N. J. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Walk by bayshore, Bayfront Park, Miami, Florida , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Florida , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lavallette, N. J. , Beaches, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailboats in the sunset , Sailboats, Seas, Sunrises & sunsets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bathing beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beauty on the beach at Keansburg, N.J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beautiful sunset, Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Moonlight scene off the Breakwater, Kennebunkport, Maine , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunset at Crescent Beach, S. C., 'America's finest strand' , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Brochure from 1944 for Argentina Hotel, Argentina.

Sailboats in the sunset , Sailboats, Seas, Sunrises & sunsets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying the sun and balmy air, while you enjoy the snow and ice. 'Greetings from Miami Beach, Florida' , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beautiful sunset, Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Just a dainty little 'beachcomber' , Beaches, Bathing suits, Sailboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greeting from Snug Harbor on Great Pond, No. Belgrade, Me. , Harbors, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Frolicking beauties on the beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

With my pals on the beach , Beaches, Dogs, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Doing the apache under water at Silver Springs, Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bathing beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying the sun and balmy air, while you enjoy the snow and ice. 'Greetings from Miami Beach, Florida' , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailboats in the sunset , Sailboats, Seas, Sunrises & sunsets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Florida , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Spirit of the Pan-American- Desota Exposition, Tampa, Florida, Posed in the beautiful cypress gardens near Tampa , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Relaxing in the sun at Old Orchard Beach, Maine , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailing at Asbury Park, N. J. , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Just a dainty little 'beachcomber' , Beaches, Bathing suits, Sailboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from , Beaches, Seas, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Spirit of the Pan-American- Desota Exposition, Tampa, Florida, Posed in the beautiful cypress gardens near Tampa , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Party boat fishing off shore, Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N. J. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Florida , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying the surf , Beaches, Sailboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Moonlight along Ocean Drive, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine , Seas, Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Two people in a canoe by a lake , Lakes & ponds, Canoes, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

South beach, Key West, Florida , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailing at Asbury Park, N. J. , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

With my pals on Cape Cod, Mass. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beach scene , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Romping on the sunny shore at Spring Lake, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailing over the moonlit waters , Sailboats, Seas, Moonlight, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Waiting for my pals here at the beach, Avon-by-the-Sea, N.J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The full moon shines on a rolling sea, Atlantic City, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from , Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailboats in the sunset, Wildwood-by-the-sea, N.J. , Seas, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The full moon shines on a rolling sea, Atlantic City, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Pick your pleasure - bright sun or tropical shade on the beautiful sands of Myrtle Beach, S. C. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Golden sands of Fort Lauderdale beach, Florida , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Mirror Lake, St. Petersburg, Florida , Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Moonlight sail on the summer sea, Atlantic City, N. J. , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Landing a sailfish in Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The full moon shines on a rolling sea, Atlantic City, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wildwood by the sea , Boats, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Popular fun on the beach, Anna Maria Island, Florida , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Giant breaker, Asbury Park, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

All lit up and can't find my way home! , Boats, Lighthouses, Intoxication, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tunnel at 'Guajataca.' Arecibo, P. R. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying the sun and balmy air while you enjoy the snow and ice, 'Greetings from Hollywood Beach, Florida' , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bathing beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia, Pa. Color guard, West Point, N.Y. , Historic buildings, Military facilities, Beaches, Deer, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

c.1900 Hawaii, Big Island, Hilo, Coconut Island, Outrigger canoe, palms

When work is done at the end of the day, Rehoboth Beach, Del. , Boats, Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fun in the sun on the world's safest beach, New Smyrna Beach, Florida , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The romance of moonlight and summer night , Lakes & ponds, Canoes, Moonlight, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

At rest, at sunset, Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Florida , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The full moon shines on a rolling sea, Old Orchard Beach, Me. , Seas, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Barnegat Light, N. J. , Lighthouses, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Evening, Beach still image. Postcards. 1913 - 1930. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Sunrises & sunsets, Beaches

Summer Postcard. 1906, Summer Postcard

Greetings from , Beaches, Boats, Fish, Lighthouses, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Two people in a canoe by a lake , Lakes & ponds, Canoes, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The day is done. Sunset and twilight in New York , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunrise on the Atlantic , Beaches, Sailboats, Sunrises & sunsets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Enjoying the view at the beach , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Along the San Antonio River, Venice of America, San Antonio, Texas , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fishing off the rock jetty , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Beaches, Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Me and the ocean, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunrise on the Atlantic , Beaches, Sailboats, Sunrises & sunsets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Poe Lock, Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. Niagara Falls. Sunset at Niagara Falls. , Waterfalls, Ships, Sunrises & sunsets, Locks Hydraulic engineering, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

$5 reward if you find me in this crowd , Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Florida , Boats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sailing on sunset upon a peaceful lake , Boats, Lakes & ponds, Sunrises & sunsets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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