Ocean Beach Park New London CT Linen Postcard Captain Walk 1940s Vintage
$ 5.02
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Ocean Beach Park New London CT Linen Postcard Captain Walk 1940s Vintage. Published by The New London News Co. and produced by Tichnor Bros. 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. Discover a vibrant piece of coastal history with this vintage linen postcard depicting a general view from Captain Walk at Ocean Beach Park in New London, Connecticut. The postcard captures the lively atmosphere of the park, showcasing a modern building, numerous beachgoers, and the expansive boardwalk along the Atlantic coast. The distinct linen texture, a popular printing technique of the era, adds a unique tactile and visual quality to the scenic depiction, highlighting the architectural elements and the bustling beach scene with its characteristic textured finish. This postcard offers a glimpse into the early days of Ocean Beach Park, which, according to the reverse, opened on July 1, 1940. It proudly states that the park's facilities, including its swimming pool, bathhouses, cafeteria, and amusement attractions, were considered among the most modern and appealing on the Atlantic seaboard. Published by The New London News Co. and produced by Tichnor Bros. Inc. of Boston, Mass., this collectible piece celebrates the recreational grandeur and historical significance of a beloved New England destination, making it a valuable addition for collectors of Connecticut memorabilia or vintage beach scenes.
