Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Cape May Victorian



At the very southernmost tip of New Jersey is the beautiful town of Cape May. Filled with Victorian houses, the town is a feast for the eyes.




A fire destroyed much of the town in 1878, resulting in a great flowering of Victorian architecture.




Many of the houses sport very elaborate gingerbread trim and bright, cheerful colors.




The porches are amazing.




Isn't this pink one (above) beautiful?




Some are private homes, but many are businesses or bed & breakfasts.




Even the most unprepossessing has it's share of gingerbread. :)

We didn't have a lot of time to tour the town, and we will definitely be going back to visit again. There are so many great Victorians that I didn't get a chance to photograph. lol


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  1. CalJuly 28, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    What wonderful houses. So well preserved too.
    Cal x

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  2. StickhorsecowgirlsJuly 28, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    I've been to Cape May...had a wonderful "turn-of-the-century" feel for me. thanks for these pictures.

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  3. mdvelazquezJuly 28, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful! It reminds me of some of the homes on City Island in the Bronx.

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  4. My name is RietJuly 28, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Oh, such beautiful houses. All just as lovely as the other. Thank you for sharing.
    Riet

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  5. Country GirlJuly 28, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    I love Cape May. A little crowded in the summer. I may have to go in September . . .

    These are lovely, Mary. So glad you had a nice vacation.

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  6. BeverlyJuly 28, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Each one is a beautiful vision. I love them all.

    Thanks for sharing these, Mary.

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  7. CharJuly 28, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    my grandmother lives in cape may - she's 97

    beautiful shots

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  8. GwenJuly 28, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    wonderful photographs! I love the pink one!! thanks for the mini vacation this morning! :)

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  9. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Lovely, stately old houses. Would love to see the interiors. Just a little peek. :-)

    Di
    The Blue Ridge Gal

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  10. Becky K.July 28, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    All of that delicate woodwork! Love it!
    Thanks for sharing and hurry back to get more pics! lol

    Becky K.

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  11. Diva KreszlJuly 28, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    I love Cape May!!! We hold our yearly Women's Retreat there every May before the season gets too busy. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos!

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  12. bjJuly 28, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I couldn't pick a favorite...they are just breathtaking. I so wonder what it would be like to live in a house like this that you just LOVED. Waking each morning would be a total delight!...wait...at my age, I AM delighted to awaken each morning!! :O)
    Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Pink Roses and TeacupsJuly 28, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Good Morning Mary,

    Glad you had a nice time on your vacation. We have gone to Cape May many times. It's a lovely town. My favorite is the pink house. When we visited it was like a fufu boutique. To the left of the house was a beautiful garden filled with flowers. We took a picture of our daughter in there. Do they still have the buggy rides there?
    Thanks for sharing. :)

    Debbie from NJ

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  14. AdrienneJuly 28, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing these beauties with us today. Next week I'll be in San Francisco and I think I need to include photos of the Victorian Ladies there. You've inspired me to seek them out and bring them home in photos. ~Adrienne~

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  15. Elizabeth and Gary July 28, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Mary,
    What a beautiful place to visit! the homes are amazing and so enchanting.
    A wonderful post.
    Take care and enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  16. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Those are lovely! What a great town. What fun it would be to go stay there in a b&b and spend the day out photographing the houses!

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  17. Connie from Beverly Hills CaliforniaJuly 28, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures!! Connie

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  18. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...July 28, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Wow!... I love it when a town knows how to paint it's lovely old homes, Thanks for sharing, xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  19. UnknownJuly 28, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Oh that is one place I would love to visit! There is just something about the quaint towns that are so nostalgic! I am so glad that there are people who actually appreciate their beauty!

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  20. MarthaJuly 28, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    These are so beautiful! I even love the last little tiny one, it's like a little doll house! :-)

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  21. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    I am heading there in 32 weeks, and staying at a B & B. I went there summers as a child when they were "pre-victorianized". Much cheaper, not so elegant. We go every Dec. for w christmas-y weekend.

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  22. Tanya MarieJuly 28, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Thank you for the tour - gorgeous and so sweet on the eye of the camera!
    Tanya

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  23. VeeJuly 28, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    They are wonderful and well deserving of a return trip just to find more.

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  24. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    These are soooooo divine Mary!
    I'm so grateful that the internet allows me to armchair travel like this!
    Thank you!
    Steph

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  25. Alison GibbsJuly 28, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    What beautiful houses you have shown us
    Alison

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  26. ~JarieLyn~July 29, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    What a great post. I love victorian style houses. It was a pleasure to see so many.

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  27. ~JarieLyn~July 29, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. The mosaic was really fun. Since I read your tutorial, I have been making mosaics with all of my pictures. I've been emailing them to friends and family and getting great responses. Thanks for posting the tutorial.

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  28. UnknownJuly 29, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Love the architecture on those old beauties. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Catharina MariaAugust 1, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful houses , I love the sweet colors !
    Rini the Netherlands

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  30. Bargain Decorating with LaurieAugust 1, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Wow! These people sure take care of this old ladies. They are wonderful. laurie

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  31. msdewberryAugust 1, 2009 at 11:52 PM

    I could not even begin to pick my favorite of these pictures!! What wonderful houses!!
    I love them all!!

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  32. Susie QAugust 4, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    I am so loving these photos Mary! I have yet to go to Cape May and was to take a *girlfriend's* trip there in 2 weeks with 4 old buddies. Sadly we have had to cancel due to one firend's Mom's illness. We hope to try again next year...so, for now, I am *traveling there* via your lovely pictures!
    Love,
    Sue

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