Lot of 5 RPPCs Rockaway Beach New York Boardwalk Storm Damage Cassian Boat Club
$150.00
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Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
Lot of five (5) original real photo postcards (RPPCs) depicting dramatic early views of Rockaway Beach, Long Island, New York, showing boardwalk storm damage and beachfront homes after an ice or snowstorm. These rare images capture the aftermath of severe winter weather along the Atlantic coast—collapsed walkways, tilted piers, and locals standing among the frozen wreckage of Rockaway’s once-bustling boardwalk.The photographs reveal ice-covered sand and snow-draped rooftops, with heavy structural damage to the wooden piers and elevated walkways that connected seaside cottages. Several figures appear bundled against the cold, surveying the destruction—offering a rare look at Rockaway Beach in winter, long before modern storm barriers or reinforced coastal construction.The cards are printed on AZO photographic paper with square stamp-box corners, dating them to the 1910s–1920speriod, when Rockaway Beach was transitioning from a rustic seaside community to one of New York’s premier resort destinations. One card is annotated on the reverse “Rockaway Beach, L.I., N.Y.” and another references the Cassian Boat Club, likely a local gathering place for boaters and swimmers prior to the storm’s impact.? Details:Lot of 5 Real Photo Postcards (RPPCs)Subject: Winter storm damage to boardwalk and beachfront cottagesLocation: Rockaway Beach, Long Island, New YorkType: Real Photo Postcards on AZO paperEra: Circa 1910s–1920sCondition: Excellent tonal clarity and sharp detail; some light corner wear typical of age; all unposted backs?️ Historical Context:Rockaway Beach, part of the Rockaways peninsula in Queens, became famous in the early 1900s for its grand wooden piers, amusement centers, and summer cottages perched on the edge of the Atlantic. Severe coastal storms, such as the ice storms and nor’easters of the 1910s and 1920s, often caused significant destruction—washing out piers, flooding homes, and reshaping the shoreline. These postcards vividly preserve that moment in time, documenting both the vulnerability and resilience of an iconic seaside community.A remarkable set of five original storm-damage photographs, perfect for collectors of New York coastal history, weather events, early architecture, or real photo postcards.
Lot of five (5) original real photo postcards (RPPCs) depicting dramatic early views of Rockaway Beach, Long Island, New York, showing boardwalk storm damage and beachfront homes after an ice or snowstorm. These rare images capture the aftermath of severe winter weather along the Atlantic coast—collapsed walkways, tilted piers, and locals standing among the frozen wreckage of Rockaway’s once-bustling boardwalk.The photographs reveal ice-covered sand and snow-draped rooftops, with heavy structural damage to the wooden piers and elevated walkways that connected seaside cottages. Several figures appear bundled against the cold, surveying the destruction—offering a rare look at Rockaway Beach in winter, long before modern storm barriers or reinforced coastal construction.The cards are printed on AZO photographic paper with square stamp-box corners, dating them to the 1910s–1920speriod, when Rockaway Beach was transitioning from a rustic seaside community to one of New York’s premier resort destinations. One card is annotated on the reverse “Rockaway Beach, L.I., N.Y.” and another references the Cassian Boat Club, likely a local gathering place for boaters and swimmers prior to the storm’s impact.? Details:Lot of 5 Real Photo Postcards (RPPCs)Subject: Winter storm damage to boardwalk and beachfront cottagesLocation: Rockaway Beach, Long Island, New YorkType: Real Photo Postcards on AZO paperEra: Circa 1910s–1920sCondition: Excellent tonal clarity and sharp detail; some light corner wear typical of age; all unposted backs?️ Historical Context:Rockaway Beach, part of the Rockaways peninsula in Queens, became famous in the early 1900s for its grand wooden piers, amusement centers, and summer cottages perched on the edge of the Atlantic. Severe coastal storms, such as the ice storms and nor’easters of the 1910s and 1920s, often caused significant destruction—washing out piers, flooding homes, and reshaping the shoreline. These postcards vividly preserve that moment in time, documenting both the vulnerability and resilience of an iconic seaside community.A remarkable set of five original storm-damage photographs, perfect for collectors of New York coastal history, weather events, early architecture, or real photo postcards.
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