Name/Title
Ocean HouseEntry/Object ID
2026.1.9Description
A color photochrome postcard of the Ocean House in York Beach, Maine when it was owned and managed by the Camp family, who also operated the Boca Ciega Inn in Gulfport during winter seasons.Subject
Hotels--Maine--York Beach, Tourism, ArchitectureCollection
Postcard CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2026.1Acquisition Method
PurchasePostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photochrome (1930-Present)Publisher
Edward D. HippleDate Published
circa 1950 - 1955Printer
The Dexter PressPostmark
Date and Time of Postmark
AUG 27 1955 10 AMStamp
1952 2c Jefferson, Carmine roseAddressee
Name
Mr. + Mrs. Frank [Facule]Primary Language
EnglishTranscription
Transcription
Dear Aunt G + Uncle -
Harold and I are up here this week with his boss. Having fun. Will be up to see you soon. We're staying here. Love
Vi + HaraldTranscriber
MCLanguage
EnglishTranscription
OCEAN HOUSE
An Unexcelled Location - In A Resort of Merit
York Beach, Maine
A Modern Hotel located on Route 1A on the Atlantic Ocean. All Rooms with Running Water, Private Baths, Excellent Cuisine. Golf Courses nearby. Deep Sea Fishing.
P.B. Camp and Sons, Owner-Management.
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Centrally Heated DeLuxe Motel on Hotel PropertyTranscriber
MCLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 inUpdated By
MCUpdate Date
April 10, 2026
