Rehoboth Beach Delaware Hotels 1908 Real Photo Postcard

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, founded in 1873 as a Methodist Episcopal camp meeting ground, rapidly transformed into a prominent secular seaside resort by the turn of the 20th century. Its strategic location on the Atlantic coast and the development of rail connections made it an accessible summer destination, attracting vacationers from nearby cities. The buildings lining the shore in this image likely represent early hotels and guesthouses catering to this growing tourist industry.