1908 Asbury Park NJ Seventh Avenue Pavilion Ocean Grove Postcard

$ 5.02

Region: New Jersey City: Asbury Park Continent: North America Postage Condition: Posted Subject: Architecture Theme: Cities Towns Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Country: United States Country of Origin: United States

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1908 Asbury Park NJ Seventh Avenue Pavilion Ocean Grove Postcard. The early color printing technique captures a serene sunset sky, enhancing the architectural splendor of this historic landmark. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Step back in time with this captivating early 20th-century postcard featuring the iconic Seventh Avenue Pavilion in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The postcard beautifully depicts the grand, multi-story structure with its distinctive columns, arches, and ornate upper dome, extending gracefully over the water from a sturdy wooden pier. The early color printing technique captures a serene sunset sky, enhancing the architectural splendor of this historic landmark. This particular postcard carries a rich piece of history, having been postmarked from Ocean Grove, N.J., in August 1908. It bears a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and features a charming handwritten message from "Caleb" to "Mrs. C. M. Kells" in New York, N.Y., discussing salt water taffy and an invitation to hear "Nordica." It offers a tangible connection to early 20th-century leisure and communication along the New Jersey shore, making it a unique collectible for enthusiasts of historical architecture, New Jerseyana, or vintage correspondence.