Postcards tell the story of a region. Sending notes to your friends and relatives in other places with a photograph of a local landmark helps them get a feel for the town you live in. Here we present five postcards from Bay Shore showing what local buildings looked like back in the day.
Caption on postcard collection reads: Bay Shore, Long Island; With a commanding position at the widest point on the Great South Bay, Bay Shore offers the very best in bathing, boating, fishing, duck shooting and other water sports. It is a favorite resort and all year home center, located in beautiful Suffolk County, just forty-two miles from New York City. Made by the Tomlin Art Company, Northport, Long Island, N.Y.
Public Library
Photo: Digital Collection, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library.
United States Post Office
Photo: Digital Collection, Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library.
The Gaetaway South Shore Restaurant and Lounge
Photo: St. Joseph's College, Callahan Library, Archives and Special Collections
The Dominy House, on Main Street
Photo: St. Joseph's College, Callahan Library, Archives and Special Collections
Chateau Roberto
Photo: St. Joseph's College, Callahan Library, Archives and Special Collections
