Rehoboth Beach: In Vintage Postcards

by DeVincent-Hayes, Nan

• ISBN13: 9780738506869
• ISBN10: 0738506869
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Arcadia Pub

Summary

Rehoboth Beach is heralded as the nation's summer capital.” Located along the Atlantic Coast within 100 miles of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia, Delaware's treasured resort has provided millions of tourists with unforgettable memories along its mile-long boardwalk and white, sandy beach. Vintage postcards and photographs will allow readers to experience the thrill of this renowned beach and see why many have made Rehoboth their choice for vacations, holidays, and getaways time and time again-and why some call it home year-round. This photo album features then-and-now scenes of the beach, documents the rise of other attractions surrounding the area, pays homage to storms that shook the seacoast, and showcases some of the people, festivals, hotels, and motels that make this a special place to visit.

Table of Contents

Dedication	6	(1)
Overview	7	(1)
Acknowledgments	8	(1)
The Other Quiet Resorts: Snippets and Snapshots	9	(30)
History: Once Upon a Time	39	(12)
Beach and Boardwalk: Treading and Tanning	51	(14)
Storms: Clobbering the Resorts	65	(6)
Breathtaking Views: Waterways, Roadways, Landscapes	71	(14)
Amusements: Fun in the Sun	85	(12)
Denizens: People, Places, and Portals	97	(12)
Lodging: A Place to Put Your Hat	109	(10)
Churches: Hallowed Halls	119	(7)
Bibliography	126