Having a grand time, wish you were here...

Visitors to Norfolk through the years found these scenes from our streets and beaches too good to keep to themselves. Fortunately, there were postcards available to share with the folks back home.
[Click on each image to see a larger view.]

Postmarked May 2, 1942. Ocean View Avenue and First Street, from Dance Pavilion, Ocean View, Va.
[IMAGE: Ocean View Avenue and First Street]

Caption on reverse side reads: "Ocean View is one of the popular shore resorts of the Atlantic. The amusement park is one of the largest and most complete in America. In addition to amusement devices for the grown-ups, it has special features for the children. The most prolific fishing grounds along the Atlantic Coast are off the shores of Ocean View. Here the famous Ocean View spot are in abundance."

Postmarked July 18, 1939. Ocean View Beach, Norfolk, Virginia.

Caption reads:
A Sandy Beach with waves so blue,
A thousand bathers -- not a few --
A gala crowd -- diversions new --
And there you have -- Old Ocean View.
[IMAGE: Ocean View Beach]

Postmarked September 1, 1942. Main Street, Ocean View, Va.
[IMAGE: Main Street, Ocean View, Va.]

Night View of the Skyrocket, Ocean View Park.

Caption reads:
"Ocean View, Norfolk, VA. This resort within easy access of Norfolk, Ft. Monroe and Newport News is one of the most popular on the Atlantic Coast. Here are found the noted Norfolk spots which offer the greatest fishing sport obtainable. Excellent trolley service is maintained during the entire year."
[IMAGE: Night View of Skyrocket]

Tom Thumb Golf Course at Ocean View.
[IMAGE: Golf Course]

Aerial View of Ocean View Amusement Center.
[IMAGE: Amusement Park]

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