A city of rare beauty and fascinating history, Wilmington attracts armies of tourists and visitors year-round eager to view its picturesque waterfront, to learn of the old port city�s remarkable heritage and traditions, and to enjoy its grand beaches and landscapes. This visual history explores the city�s and the vicinity�s unique story from the late 1890s to the 1960s through the medium of postcards, a popular way of documenting a town�s famous buildings, dwellings, personalities, and scenery.
A city of rare beauty and fascinating history, Wilmington attracts armies of tourists and visitors year-round eager to view its picturesque waterfront, to learn of the old port city�s remarkable heritage and traditions, and to enjoy its grand beaches and landscapes. This visual history explores the city�s and the vicinity�s unique story from the late 1890s to the 1960s through the medium of postcards, a popular way of documenting a town�s famous buildings, dwellings, personalities, and scenery.