Rehoboth Beach Delaware 1905 Real Photo Postcard

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, established in 1873 as the Rehoboth Beach Camp Meeting Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church, began as a temperance-oriented religious summer retreat. By the early 20th century, as seen in this 1905 image, it had significantly evolved into a popular secular seaside resort, drawing families and vacationers seeking leisure by the Atlantic Ocean. Its transformation mirrored a broader trend in American tourism towards accessible coastal destinations.