Vintage Coastal Boardwalks

Historical postcards depicting iconic American boardwalks and beaches, capturing the essence of classic seaside attractions.

Boardwalk, Sea Isle City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Entrance to Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, Mass. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View across Ocean Park, showing boats arriving at Oak Bluffs, Mass. , Steamboats, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looking North On Tenth St. At Night, Modesto, Calif. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lake Ave. looking east, Lake Worth, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Midway and Amusement Center at night, Sherman's Caroga Lake, N. Y. , Amusement parks, Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The patio, Traymore Hotel, Atlantic City, N. J. , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Street scene at Atlantic Beach, S.C. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Commercial Street, looking east, Provincetown, Cape Cod, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Saddling Paddock', Monmouth Park Race Track, Oceanport, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Downtown, Bradenton, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Sarasota, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ra-Mar Trailer Park, So. Daytona, Florida , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Along the boardwalk at Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Dancing under stars at Scaroon Manor on Schroon Lake, N. Y. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Wishing well at the inlet, Atlantic City, N.J. , Piers & wharves, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Avenue boardwalk, Long Branch, N.J. , Cities & towns, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Air view of Springfield, Mass. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Private bathing pavilion, Watch Hill, R.I. , Beaches, Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Avenida Central - Panama R. de P. - Central Avenue - Panama, R. P. , Streets, Cities & towns, Automobiles, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Promenade to Rockefeller Plaza, Rockefeller Center, New York City , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Springfield Park, Jacksonville, Florida , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Night view of boardwalk looking toward ocean pier, Wildwood by the Sea, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Bubble Bounce, Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville, N. J. , Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Bubble Bounce, Riverview Beach Park, Pennsville, N. J. , Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Pathway, from boardwalk, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk at Chalfonte and Haddon Hall at night, Atlantic City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Swimming pool, Palisades Amusement Park, Palisades, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Arnold Avenue, looking east, Pt. Pleasant, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Raider's Village, Inc., Route 1, Sharon, Mass. , Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Belhaven, Rehoboth Beach, Del. , Hotels, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Broad St., at Christmastime, Bethlehem, Pa. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Times Square by day, New York, N. Y. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Azaleas in bloom, Palafox St., Pensacola, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Voss Variety Store and open air theatre, Swifts Beach, Wareham, Mass. , Stores & shops, Open-air theaters, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Waterville, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Arnold Avenue, looking east, Pt. Pleasant, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sarasota trailer park, Sarasota, Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Aquarium at Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playland at night -- Wildwood-by-the-Sea, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Flower pot garden at Palisades Amusement Park, Palisades, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The School Bell Tourist Court and Restaurant, 6 miles south of New Castle, Delaware, Ferries, Route U. S. 40, Bear, Del. , Motels, Restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Miniature Golf Course, Ocean Beach Park, New London, Conn. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bedford Golfland, Donald St. extension, Bedford-Manchester, N.H. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Avenue boardwalk, Long Branch, N.J. , Cities & towns, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Egan Ave. looking north, Madison, South Dakota , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

View from square, showing part of business section, Murphy, N. C. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Winthrop, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, Florida, 'the sunshine city' , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Fair Park swimming pool, 'Swimming in Drinking Water,' Little Rock, Arkansas , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel and boardwalk at night, Atlantic City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Second Ave. Stone Harbor, N. J. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cashing winning tickets, Hialeah Park race track, Miami, Florida , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware , Lighthouses, Beaches, Bridges, Lakes & ponds, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk at Chalfonte and Haddon Hall at night, Atlantic City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tropical gardens of the Ridgewood Hotel and Grill, on U.S. 1, Daytona Beach, Florida , Hotels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Incline Station at the foot of Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tennessee , Mountains, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bird's-eye view of portion of Salt Lake City, Utah , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Greetings from Gross-Jedlersdorf near Vienna , Karl Schwidernoch, producer

Street scene, Heflin, Alabama , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Channel Garden, Rockefeller Center, New York City , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The swimming pool, Riverview Beach, Pennsville, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looking east on Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Airplane view of Wheeling, W. Va. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sunken Gardens and Pool at Midland Beach, Staten Island, N.Y. lots of people and garden view, Midland Hotel in background and pool slide.. Postcards. Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy. Staten Island (New York, N.Y.)

Winter scene on the boardwalk, Atlantic City, N. J. , Boardwalks, Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boardwalk, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. , Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cyclone, Palisades Amusement Park, N. J. , Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cumberland Street at night, Lebanon, Penna. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Channel Garden, Rockefeller Center, New York City , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bowling on the green in beautiful Florida , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Flying Scooter -- Hanson's Amusement Park, Harvey's Lake, Pa. , Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Incline Station at the foot of Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tennessee , Mountains, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Sherman Avenue at night, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Looking west on Fremont Street towards Union Pacific Station at night, Las Vegas, Nevada , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

N.Y. International Airport, New York City , Airports, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

'Tijuana, Mexico - International Boundary Line', c1939. Artist: Unknown.

Bicycling on the boardwalk at Ocean City, N. J. , Beaches, Boardwalks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hongkew Market, Shanghai.. Postcards, Genre photographs. 1907 - 1918. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Markets, Shanghai (China), Architecture, Colonial

Looking west on Fremont Street towards Union Pacific Station at night, Las Vegas, Nevada , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Paramount Courts, Grand Prairie, Texas , Motels, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Playgrounds, Hampton Beach, N.H. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Water scooters, Palisades Amusement Park, N. J. , Amusement parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Clematis Street looking west, West Palm Beach, Florida , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Bird's-eye view, Business Section, El Paso, Texas, taken from scenic drive, 94 , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Street scene, La Jolla, California , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

St. Johnsbury Airport, St. Johnsbury, Vt. , Airports, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

St. Johnsbury Airport, St. Johnsbury, Vt. , Airports, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The Steeplechase, Steeplechase Park, Coney Island, N. Y. , Amusement rides, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Ocean Pier at night, Wildwood, N. J. , Piers & wharves, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

General view of Public Gardens, Boston, Mass. , Parks, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Beach front, showing Hotel Buccaneer and Murdoch's Bathhouse, Galveston, Texas , Hotels, Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

New international airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico , Airports, Inaugurations, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Tides Tavern, 1105 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N. J. , Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

A familiar scene in the country painting the town red - Soapine , Cities & towns, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Post Office Square, Bridgton, Maine , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Horses going to post -- walking ring & paddock in background, Monmouth Park Race Track, Oceanport, N. J. , Sports & recreation facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Royalton Hotel, Ocean City, Md. , Hotels, Beaches, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Main Street, Mackinac, Island, Mich. , Cities & towns, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

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