1923 Marlborough & Traymore Hotels Atlantic City NJ Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

The shimmering nightlife of Atlantic City's golden age is captured in this dramatic moonlit view of the famous Boardwalk. The scene features two of the city's most legendary architectural giants: the Marlborough-Blenheim on the left and the Traymore Hotel on the right. The Marlborough-Blenheim was a pioneer in reinforced concrete construction and featured a striking Queen Anne-style dome, while the Traymore was renowned for its massive, tiered towers and luxurious oceanfront presence. This postcard illustrates the vibrant energy of the "World's Playground," showing crowds gathered on the beach and strolling the illuminated Boardwalk under a full moon. These grand seaside palaces defined the Atlantic City skyline for decades before the era of modern casino-hotels began.

Details

Era: White Border (1923)
City: Atlantic City
State or Region: New Jersey
Country: United States
Topic: Atlantic City Boardwalk, Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel, Traymore Hotel, Night Scenes, New Jersey Tourism
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None (Stamp box indicates One Cent for U.S. and possessions, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico; Two Cents for Foreign)
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Alfred F. Selby (A.F.S.)
Publisher: P. Sander, Philadelphia and Atlantic City
Printer: Curt Teich & Co.
Print Type: Lithograph (White Border style)