Photos of Beach Days in the Early 20th Century

Last updated on December 9th, 2024 at 09:08 pm

Beach days have been a staple of summer days and family trips for generations. When the weather is warm, the sun is out, and the kids are antsy from being inside, a day at the beach would be the answer.

While beach activities such as building sandcastles, looking for seashells, and playing in the waves have stayed the same, beach attire has changed drastically.

People were going to the beaches 100 years ago, but the evolution of the bathing suit has changed. What was acceptable to show 100 years ago often made swimwear cover quite a bit more than what we see today.

Regardless, it didn’t stop people of all ages from making the trip and getting into the water and enjoying the surf.

Beach days allow for large groups and families to get together in a large, shared space that offers tons of activities, excitement, and nice views for all.

Let’s take a look at some snapshots of classic beach days from the early 20th century. It might not even look too different from what we would see at the beach today!

A mother watching her kids play in the sand and water

The style evolution of bathing suits

A large group poses together near a pier

Couples having fun in matching suits

Kids sitting and enjoying the gentle waves

Family caravans and campers ready for a beach weeked

Early beach chairs

A woman having her bathing suit measured to make sure it was long enough to be acceptable

Friends picnicking and laughing at the beach

A food court along the shore

Posing in the surf

Riding bikes along the boardwalk on the beach

A colorized photo of a girls beach day

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