Then and Now

The juxtaposition of decades-old photos with the same scenes to be found today is meant to emphasize the sense of timelessness that Cape May offers to her visitors and residents alike.

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    Vintage Cape May Postcards

    Text by | Published October 6th, 2010 in Cape Island • Cape May • Then and Now

    Ah, a postcard from Cape May. Is there anything that makes you more jealous? Visitors to Cape May have been sending postcards for decades. Feast your eyes on these vintage postcards dating from 1908 to 1914.

  2. William J. Moore

    125 Years of West Cape May

    Text by | Published November 9th, 2009 in In Pictures • Then and Now • West Cape May

    “People back in those days, they looked out for each other, and it seemed like everybody had a dog and chickens too! Our teachers were dedicated. They were with kids after school. We were taught to play music, sing, dance. We did it all! The Grant Street area was where you had segregated beaches, but [...]

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    The Past and Present: Congress, Gurney and Howard

    Text by | Published August 1st, 2002 in Cape May • Then and Now

    A look at the Abbey B&B, Convention Hall, and the Chalfonte Hotel.

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    The Past and Present: Decatur and Ocean

    Text by | Published August 1st, 2002 in Cape May • Then and Now

    Featuring the Merion Inn, the Hotel Cape May (now the Inn of Cape May), and the Marquis de Lafayette.

  5. Perrytowardsbeach1906

    The Past and Present: Perry Street

    Text by | Published August 1st, 2002 in Cape May • Then and Now

    Featuring Cape May’s painted ladies, the King’s Cottage, SeaVilla, and the corner where George’s Place stands.

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    The Past and Present: Beach Avenue

    Text by | Published August 1st, 2002 in Cape May • Then and Now

    With views of the Marquis de Lafayette, Cabanas, the Christian Admiral, and the Windsor Hotel.