Tag Archives: New Jersey

Ocean City Zoo

Posted on July 19, 2018 by moore5145

I was on the boardwalk in Ocean City a few weekends ago, and there is actually a collectibles store there amongst all the souvenir stores. The first postcard in the boxes I looked at was this one- a real photo … Continue reading →

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Beach Day in February

Posted on February 19, 2017 by moore5145

Today it was in the mid-60s, so I drove down to the shore to Ocean City. The weather was perfect, and there were so many people down there today. I had to wait 35 minutes for Mack & Manco’s (now … Continue reading →

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Red Cross Shoes First Loves

Posted on February 19, 2016 by moore5145

“First Loves for the Season Perfectly Gorgeous, Perfect Fitting RED CROSS SHOES.” The Red Cross Shoes advertising card below was mailed March 29, 1939 from Woodbury, New Jersey for the C.W. Pierson store at 35 South Broad Street. I didn’t … 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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Try Flinging Yarn Out the Window

Posted on October 25, 2011 by moore5145

One of the many old Halloween superstitions is shown on this card, by artist HBG. “On Hallowe’en your ball of yarn from out the window fling, and he who is to be your fate will come to wind the string!” … Continue reading →

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Friendship Firehouse, Woodbury, NJ

Posted on October 2, 2011 by moore5145

It is not surprising that a Woodbury postcard would be in Amelia’s collection, since she lived in Woodbury. This card shows the Friendship Fire House, which still stands today. Woodbury was incorporated as a city in 1854, and has been … Continue reading →

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Amelia Ayles

Posted on March 13, 2011 by moore5145

Amelia Ayles was the owner of the postcards I found at my grandmom’s. She was my grandfather’s mom, on my mom’s side. She was an English teacher, and emphasized education for all 8 of her children. 3 sons became attorneys, … Continue reading →

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