This vintage postcard features a detailed colored view of The Casino in Asbury Park, New Jersey, a popular landmark situated along the Atlantic coast. The image captures the bustling boardwalk with people strolling near the beach, sailboats on the water, and a prominent American flag in the foreground. The postcard is circa 1909, as evidenced by the postmark dated August 5, 1909, adding significant historical interest. The card is an original souvenir printed by Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., New York and Great Britain, known for their quality postcard production.
Corners have wear and chip. Top right corner has bend. See photos.
Measuring a standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches, this postcard is printed on cardboard material with a classic lithograph process typical of early 20th-century postcards. The back contains a handwritten message and a 1-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington. The postmark from Asbury Park, NJ, further authenticates its period and origin. This collectible postcard offers a nostalgic glimpse into early American seaside culture and is ideal for vintage postcard collectors or those interested in historic New Jersey landmarks.