Acadia Natl Park ME: Sand Beach Ocean Drive Scene 1950s Postcard Crowd
$ 3.17
Description
Acadia Natl Park ME: Sand Beach Ocean Drive Scene 1950s Postcard Crowd. The people are wearing typical beach attire of the period, including bathing suits and casual wear. Hairstyles are consistent with those decades. The text "Many people enjoy playing in the breakers along Sand Beach" provides a descriptive caption. The postcard presents a view of Sand Beach located on Ocean Drive within Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine. The scene depicts a crowded beach with numerous people engaging in recreational activities. The dominant element is the sandy shoreline meeting the ocean, with a visible wave breaking near the shore. People are dispersed across the beach, some wading in the water and others lounging on the sand. The background reveals a heavily forested area, indicative of the park's natural environment. The composition emphasizes the beachâ s popularity as a tourist destination. There are no discernible architectural features within the immediate view, focusing instead on the natural landscape and human activity. Based on the clothing styles and overall aesthetic, the postcard likely dates from the mid-20th century, specifically the 1950s or 1960s. The people are wearing typical beach attire of the period, including bathing suits and casual wear. Hairstyles are consistent with those decades. No vehicles or specific street furniture is visible, maintaining the focus on the beach environment. The postcard back includes the printed text "Sand Beach, Ocean Drive, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Maine" which reiterates the location. The text "Many people enjoy playing in the breakers along Sand Beach" provides a descriptive caption. The publisher is identified as Bromley & Company, Inc., Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The inclusion of "Boston 15, Mass." suggests the time before the full implementation of ZIP codes, further indicating the mid-20th century. The color photo is credited to Paul A. Knaut Jr., while the color processing is credited to Mike Roberts, Berkeley, Alameda County, California. The postcard also includes code numbers "ME1365" and "C17545", potentially related to the publisher's inventory or printing process. The postcardâ s paper quality appears to be standard for postcards of this era. There are no postmarks, postage stamps, or handwritten messages, suggesting it was never mailed.
