Rehoboth has been a top vacation destination in Delaware for decades! If you grew up enjoying America’s “summer capital”, you’ll enjoy browsing these historic photos of Rehoboth Beach. Check out a few of our favorites from the archives below.
The Boardwalk has been a Rehoboth Beach landmark for years. When it was first built, it was a place where you could walk along the beach without getting all sandy.
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Today, it’s a spot for rowdy kids, vacationing adults, and dozens of local businesses to have fun! There are landmark candy stores, pizza joints, and even a huge arcade and amusement park to enjoy.
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Historic photos of Rehoboth always show the vintage automobiles that brought families to the beach for their annual vacation.
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The vacation traditions remain strong, but the vehicles all look a little different now.
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When you compare the next two photos, take a look at the differences in fashion!
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Do you remember your bathing suits from when you were a kid?
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Rehoboth has always been a place to go shopping. A stop at the five and dime was the best part of your week at the beach!
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Some of the vintage stores still remain, and many local mom-and-pop shops have popped up to keep the feel of a quiet shore town.
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One thing that will remain an ongoing part of Rehoboth Beach history is the effect of coastal storms.
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At least now, with mitigation policies and efforts, we hope to never see the destruction of the Good Friday storm ever again.
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What are your finest memories of Rehoboth Beach? Share your best historic photos of our beautiful beach town in the comments below. We’d love to see them!
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Flickr / Lee Cannon
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