Jones Beach – Long Island, New York

This is a "Plastichrome" vintage postcard made by the Tomlin Art Company of Northport, Long Island, New York. It shows Jones Beach in Long Island, New York.

The postcard was sent to my grandfather, Debs Warren Webster, by Helen Edwards. I don't who Helen Edwards is and how she knew my grandfather. The year it was sent isn't very easy to see because of the placement of the postmark. I think it says 1953.

Written message on postcard:

My dear Folks: What has become of you all??? So long "no hear" Maybe I owe you a line; We are on the rush so much don't seem to be able to keep track of correspondence as I would like to. Pearl Nash said she had not heard from you, either. Let us hear, etc. & will write.

Love from Ray & Me, as ever

Helen Edwards

#1 Jetmore Place

Massapequa, L.I., N.Y.

I really like how my grandfather wrote "answered" on the postcard.

Description on back of Postcard:

Jones Beach, one of the state parks under the jurisdiction of the Long Island State Park Commission, is located near Wantagh on Long Island's South Shore, 33 miles from New York City. It is easily reached by car through direct connection with the Long Island parkways and by train and bus. Major attractions are surf, pool and bay bathing, dining, out-door dancing, the boardwalk, deck games, pitch-putt golf and playgrounds.

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Picturesque Long Island Waterfront

This vintage postcard was sent to my maternal grandfather, Debs Warren Webster. It's a "Plastichrome" color photo postcard showing a harbor on Long Island's North Shore. The photo was taken by Milt Price, Northport, N. Y., and was published by the Tomlin Art Company. The postmark/cancel date on this vintage postcard is March 27, 1953.

Transcription from back of postcard:

Typed Description of Postcard Image:

PICTURESQUE LONG ISLAND WATERFRONT. Rowboats and yachts of all descriptions can be found in this sheltered deepwater harbor on Long Island's famous North Shore.

Handwritten Message:

My Dear Folks,

Very shortly will write you. Have never had such a busy winter. Have some snap shots to send & also a page, in newspaper, about Brazil to send that think you would enjoy. We are both well & rushing about daily. Our Long Island is growing very fast & so many people coming here to live & so many house (sic) being built.

Love to all,

Helen

Thought you folks would be here before now

Unfortunately, I'm not sure who Helen is or how she knew my maternal grandfather, Debs Warren Webster. In the summer of 1952, my grandfather, Debs, and his family emigrated from Brazil to the United States. The family arrived in New York, purchased a car and some camping equipment, and then traveled across the country toward their final destination in Southern California. Perhaps they stopped to visit Helen before they left for California.

I think it's interesting that Helen said, "Our Long Island is growing very fast…." According to an article in Wikipedia, the population of Long Island in 1950 was 5,237,918. In 2012, the population was listed as 7,686,912.

I also think it's interesting that Helen added that she thought my grandparents "would be here before now." Had my grandparents planned on visiting them before March of 1953? I wonder if they ever did get back to Long Island to pay Helen a visit.

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Water Tower At Night, Jones Beach State Park – Long Island, New York

Here we have a vintage postcard made by the Tomlin Art Company of Northport, Long Island. It shows an evening view of the Water Tower at Jones Beach State Park.

Transcription from back of postcard:

Jones Beach State Park, one of the State Parks under the jurisdiction of the Long Island State Park Commission, is located near Wantagh, on the South Shore of Long Island, thirty-three miles from New York City and is easily reached by automobile, train or bus. The Long Island State Parkways, Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road connect with the causeways leading directly into Jones Beach. Major attractions are surf, bay and heated pool bathing, boardwalk, restaurants and cafeterias, night features at the Marine Theatre, children's playgrounds, shuffleboards, archery, pitch-putt golf and other outdoor games.

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Montauk Point Lighthouse – Long Island, New York

Montauk Point Lighthouse is the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States and the first to be built in New York State.  It was commissioned by President George Washington in 1792, and was constructed in 1796.  The lighthouse is located in Montauk Point State Park in Long Island.

Montauk Point Lighthouse - 2008
US Coast Guard Photo
Wikimedia Commons
No Copyright

This photo was taken on August 17, 2008 by the U.S. Coast Guard (photographer not specified).

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