Tag Archives: Atlantic City

Message from a Soldier: Sgt. K. Rowe

Posted on December 8, 2016 by moore5145

“Hello folks, Met Miss Texas, Michigan + Chicago today of the beauty contest. They came over to squadron headquarters to visit our outfit. If I can find time will send you a picture of them and also the winner of … Continue reading →

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Merry-Go-Round Bar

Posted on July 25, 2013 by moore5145

This postcard of the Merry-Go-Round Bar in the Ritz Carlton in Atlantic City was mailed August 8, 1943. The back of the card boasts that the Ritz Carlton is “The Boardwalk’s most unique rendezvous.” The hotel opened in 1921, and … Continue reading →

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Night in Atlantic City

Posted on March 2, 2013 by moore5145

I went to Atlantic City last night with some friends and returned this afternoon. Too cold to go on the beach, but had a view of the ocean from our room- not too hard to have while in AC! I … Continue reading →

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Pebbles #2

Posted on September 11, 2012 by moore5145

I did a previous post on an Atlantic City card with Pebbles at the top back in February. This weekend, I found another Atlantic City Pebbles card- The guy on this card is a pimp and has three pebbles. “I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Atlantic City 1854-1954: An Illustrated History

Posted on August 7, 2012 by moore5145

Of all the books I have reviewed thus far on my blog, this book might be in last place. I purchased Atlantic City 1854-1954: An Illustrated History by Fred and Susan Miller down the shore last summer since I like some Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Fralinger’s

Posted on July 18, 2012 by moore5145

Anyone who goes to the Jersey Shore during the summer knows salt water taffy is a summer essential! This card is an advertising card for Fralinger’s in Atlantic City. The back reads “For 45 cents in stamps we ship a … Continue reading →

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Scenes Surpassing the Orient

Posted on June 27, 2012 by moore5145

“Scenes Surpassing Those in the Orient, Here in Atlantic City, N.J.” Not quite sure that Atlantic City has scenes that surpass the orient these days, but back in 1944 when this card was mailed maybe it did. You can see … Continue reading →

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The Mayflower Hotel

Posted on June 1, 2012 by moore5145

There’s at least 5 Mayflower Hotels that are/have been in America. But the Mayflower Hotel in Atlantic City is today’s focus! It was located between Tennessee Avenue and St. James place. The description on the back of the card couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Postcard Hobby Alive and Well

Posted on March 25, 2012 by moore5145

I like this article from Antique Trader about the success of postcards at auction back in 2009 at the Lyn Knight gallery. “A wide variety of Samuel L Schmucker postcards including full silk, silk inserts, projections and novelty postcards were … Continue reading →

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Pebbles from the Beach

Posted on February 28, 2012 by moore5145

“Pebbles from the Beach at Atlantic City. I’ve got rid of all the others, this is the only Pebble on the Beach for me at Atlantic City.” This romantic card shows a coupe kissing on the beach. The card was … Continue reading →

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