The Outer Banks in Vintage Postcards (NC)

by Chris Kidder, Outer Banks History Center Associates

The Outer Banks of North Carolina have been a destination for seasonal visitors since Algonkian Indians hunted and fished on the islands. In 1584, English explorers arrived and before long were promoting the area as a land of natural abundance and beauty, pleasant weather, and kindly natives. Not much has changed in that respect. By the beginning of the 20th century, visitors and residents alike were using postcards to share the things that make the Outer Banks unique with family and friends in other places.

Genres: History

128 pages, Paperback

First published April 11, 2005

Reviews

[Catherine Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great condensed history of a place I frequent often. It was wonderful to see the places I still interact with and the ones I wish were still there. I do wish there had been some more information of the Native Americans that had been there prior when talking about the colonization of the area but I understand that that history may not be easily accessible or available due to colonization itself. Overall, very cool and would recommend to anyone who considers that place a second home.

[Lesley Looper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book of pictures of old postcards of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. The book was broken into chapters dealing with different parts of the Outer Banks, each section starting with an introduction (including some history). Each postcard picture in the chapter had a caption, further describing the picture, including years. Nicely done!

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this little book. Each chapter included a short dose of history, then went into the postcards. They were from a mixture of time periods, including some buildings that are still standing. It brought back memories of long-ago visits to the Outer Banks.

If you enjoy postcards or want to learn more about the history of the Outer Banks, you'll like this book.