Early Rockaway Oregon RPPC Postcard Tent City PR&N Railroad AZO UNP 1904-1918 for Sale

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Early Rockaway Oregon RPPC Postcard Tent City PR&N Railroad AZO UNP 1904-1918 For Sale

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Early Rockaway Oregon RPPC Postcard Tent City PR&N Railroad AZO UNP 1904-1918:
$80.00

Early real photo postcard of Rockaway Beach. You can see a tent city in the background nestled in the trees, some horses freely grazing in the field in front of the Miller Grocery Company, a nice sign that says \'Rockaway\' and in the distance on the tracks I\'m pretty sure there are people standing.
This tent city was a popular and affordable accommodation option for tourists and visitors coming to enjoy the coastal area. The Pacific Railway & Navigation (PR&N) railroad, which began service to Rockaway Beach in 1911, made the area more accessible and contributed to the influx of tourists.

The tent city typically consisted of canvas tents set up on wooden platforms, providing a basic but comfortable place for visitors to stay. These tent accommodations allowed people to enjoy the natural beauty of the Oregon coast without the need for more permanent lodging. The tent city was part of Rockaway Beach\'s efforts to establish itself as a popular seaside destination, offering a unique and appealing experience for vacationers of that era.

The Miller Grocery Company was a significant business in Rockaway, Oregon, during the early 20th century. It was a grocery store that served the local community, providing essential goods and supplies.

Card condition - card is matte, but has some light surface wear, and corner wear, a few discoloration and other marks on back, light pencil/eraser marks.