From the October 2, 2012, Wilmington (NC) Star-News "Back Then."
SEPTEMBER 11, 1912: "The season at Carolina Beach, which was one of the most successful in its history, formally closed on Sunday and the Harper line of steamers to this popular resort in a few days will go on their regular Winter schedule.
"With the gallant Capt. Harper still at the helm, Carolina Beach this year was even more popular than ever and the statistics of travel show that during the season 104,300 persons were handled between Wilmington and the beach and the beach and Wilmington."
The river steamer Continental was the primary mode of travel to Carolina Beach. Passengers got off on the east bank of the Cape Fear River and a small train took them to Carolina Beach. There were very few people living at the beach full time.
This was before roads were built to Carolina Beach so by far the fastest way there was via boat.
A Favorite Beach of My Family. --Cooter
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