A vertical vintage color postcard showing a small white chapel with a tall steeple reflected in a still pond at Keswick Grove, New Jersey. A white mute swan sits gracefully at the water's edge in the foreground. Lush green trees and a clear blue sky frame the peaceful scene.
An uncirculated postcard back with a divided layout in blue ink. The top center features the Parco Natural Color Postcards logo. The vertical center line identifies the publisher as Parlin Color Co. of Toms River, N. J. and Boynton Beach, Fla. The bottom left contains the caption "Where peace is found, KESWICK GROVE, N. J." and credits the photo to Addison C. Raws. The serial numbers 25254-B and KWK-16 are in the lower left corner.
A vertical vintage color postcard showing a small white chapel with a tall steeple reflected in a still pond at Keswick Grove, New Jersey. A white mute swan sits gracefully at the water's edge in the foreground. Lush green trees and a clear blue sky frame the peaceful scene.
An uncirculated postcard back with a divided layout in blue ink. The top center features the Parco Natural Color Postcards logo. The vertical center line identifies the publisher as Parlin Color Co. of Toms River, N. J. and Boynton Beach, Fla. The bottom left contains the caption "Where peace is found, KESWICK GROVE, N. J." and credits the photo to Addison C. Raws. The serial numbers 25254-B and KWK-16 are in the lower left corner.

1950s Keswick Grove New Jersey Vintage Postcard Lily Lake Swans

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About This Vintage Postcard

The graceful white steeple of the chapel finds its twin in the quiet reflection of the water, where a mute swan rests at the edge of the pond. This peaceful sanctuary at Keswick Grove offers a moment of profound stillness, where the simple architecture and the elegant curves of the swan create a scene of enduring beauty. It is a nostalgic glimpse into a place where peace is found, capturing the tranquil, park-like atmosphere that has made this New Jersey landmark a beloved retreat for generations.

Details

Era: Chrome, 1950s (1958)
City: Whiting (Keswick Grove) Lily Lake
State: New Jersey
Country: United States of America
Topics: Religious Architecture, Chapels, Keswick Grove, Mute Swans, Reflections, Nature
Artist/Photographer: Addison C. Raws
Condition: Uncirculated
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Publisher: Parlin Color Co.
Printer: Dexter Press, Inc.

Additional Information

This postcard features a scenic view of Keswick Grove, a historic Christian retreat in Whiting, New Jersey. The Dexter Press production number 25254-B identifies it as part of their 1950s natural color series. The photograph was captured by Addison C. Raws, whose family founded the America's Keswick colony. The card was published by Parlin Color Co. of Toms River, N.J. and Boynton Beach, Fla., featuring their "Parco" brand of natural color postcards. The tagline "Where peace is found" remains the official motto of the retreat today.

This vintage postcard is ideal for collectors of religious architecture, New Jersey history, or scenic mid-century photography.

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