Signed Capt. Phindoodle, pinxet 1882; Dr John Stanton, 19; bottom right and left. Osprey Beach Amusement Area was operational from 1881 to 1885 when it was razed. It was accessible by boat from downtown New London. In 1888 Ocean beach was opened by the town for residents. William Gooding Osprey Beach oil on canvas Acc. card lists Dr. John Stanton as artist, but also has note; "Also under Gooding as artist", there are two signatures on the painting- one in the bottom right, "Capt. Phindoodle, pinxet 1882" and one in the bottom left "Dr. J. G. Stanton, Didit 1911", though attribution has been made to WIlliam T. Gooding.