Montauk Historical Postcards

Montauk Library

Montauk Historical Postcards

Montauk Manor lobby postcard, circa 1920's - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:

12

Dates of Original:

c.1900-1930

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Historical Context

Montauk is a major tourist destination and has six state parks. It is particularly famous for its fishing, claiming to have more world saltwater fishing records than any other port in the world. Located 20 miles off the Connecticut coast, it is home to the largest commercial and recreational fishing fleet in New York state.

Scope of Collection

The collection consists of historic postcards from the early 20th Century featuing the many styles of building architecture seen in Montauk.

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Galleries and Museums -- New York (State) -- Montauk

Windmills -- New York (State) -- Montauk

Historic Buildings -- New York (State) -- Montauk

Montauk Point (N.Y.) -- History

Creator Attribution:

Pugliese Jr., Ralph

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