The Victorian Seaside in Photographs

From the costumes to the horse drawn carts- its was a quite a different time!

Long Island beach, New York, 1900. Via/ Library of Congress
Long Island beach, New York, 1910. Via/ Library of Congress
Long Island beach, New York, 1915. Via/ Library of Congress
Coney Island bathing costumes from 1898. Via/ Library of Congress
Coney Island water chute ride, 1900. Via/ Library of Congress

Family fun at the beach may have changed over the years, but going to the beach has always been a wonderful way to enjoy the day. And these folks certainly seem to be having a grand time!

Coney Island, 1855. Via/ Library of Congress
Atlantic City boardwalk, 1900. Via/ Library of Congress
Atlantic City sand sculpture, late 1800s. Via/ Library of Congress
Coney Island beach, 1900. Via/ Library of Congress
On the beach at Atlantic City, 1901. Via/ Library of Congress
Large family in the water, 1880. Via/ Library of Congress

Click here for a look at the lost Victorian mansions of New York!

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