Wildwood Boardwalk in the 1960s

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4 ай бұрын

Explore the vibrant nostalgia of the Wildwood Boardwalk in the 1960s with this captivating journey through time!
Join us as we take a step back into the past to experience the iconic sights and sounds of one of America's most beloved seaside destinations.
From the lively amusement parks to the classic eateries and vibrant atmosphere, immerse yourself in the charm and excitement of this bygone era.
Whether you're reminiscing about fond memories or discovering the magic for the first time, this nostalgic glimpse into the past is sure to delight and inspire.
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@garbo8962 4 ай бұрын

Can remember Wildwood back in the fabulous 1960's. Hunts pier was the best place for rides, Sams had two small pizza shops while Mack's had 4 locations on the boardwalk. We used to get the weekday lunch special at Nate's hot dogs Think it was 4 or maybe 5 hot dogs for $1. Was no Curley French fries back then. Tram car, slice of Pizza,& waffle & ice cream only cost 25¢ each. Good old days.

@paulg845 4 ай бұрын

Mack's Pizza was 20 or 25 cents a slice... I remember Paul's French Fry's at Schellinger and the boardwalk. The heaping cup would be topped off with a large toothpick shoved in to try to hold them from spilling out.

@apocyldoomer 2 ай бұрын

You bet!

@paulg845 2 ай бұрын

No curly fries, but there was Paul's french fries at Schellenger avenue... The cup would be overflowing and he put a toothpick in the middle to hold the fries from falling out. Frankly I like Paul's a lot better than curly... Curly's are too thick.

@Foofang65 4 ай бұрын

I was a little dude, running around my parents hotel. (Coral reef) My little bro came along 2 years later. This is good stuff here. Wildwood is forever in my heart and soul. ❤️👍✌️

@bobwst 4 ай бұрын

Great to see the Sightseer without any advertising. I remember Burk's two hotdogs for .25 cents. The trick shop was one of my favorite places. The caterpillar ride would blow air up at you after the top closed. Loved the bumper cars. The boardwalk was a great lace in the 60's. Favorite place was hanging out at the Himalaya ride and listening to Rock and Roll. Just missing the Wild Mouse and the Hell Hole.

@sandy89107 19 күн бұрын

Look how crowded, yet peaceful. Those days are gone

@MikePulcinellaVideo 15 күн бұрын

No they're not. There were moments of unrest during those days as well. They are just not showing it here.

@debbie1862 4 ай бұрын

Great video Joey! I was a child thru the 60's, and it was great to see and remember the boardwalk and rides from back then. Keep up the great work!

@frankd.4528 4 ай бұрын

Got some real classics in this one - I forgot how treacherous the giant slide landing area was.

@ElleCee62978 27 күн бұрын

My dad, who died in 1991, had been going to Wildwood since the 40s. He swore by Taylor Pork Roll and Nate’s Hot Dogs. I know Nate’s burned down (70s? 80s?). The Taylor Pork Roll was there when I was little but closed soon after.

@piggsinablankie 4 ай бұрын

I started at the boardwalk a bit later than this in the 70's, but many of the signs were still there. I still remember the "Wipe Out" slide, Macks pizza, Hot Spot, etc. The Kohr Brothers in the beginning of the video is still in the same location. I think to the right was the Dracula's castle location. I also took note of around the 2:40 mark showing the beach way out in what looks like North Wildwood...and how it isn't even there anymore.

@dianebuckler1649 4 ай бұрын

Those were the days my friend. That was great Joey! So many memories & great rides. The Golden Nugget, Scrambler, Keystone Kops, Flying Tiger, Caterpillar, The Flyer, Whip, Trabant, Paratroopers, Himalaya, Wacky Shack. We always thought our shoes would fall off into the ocean on the Sky Ride. Loved all of them. The beach in North Wildwood was huge!

@daveyoder9231 4 ай бұрын

Definitely a couple years' worth of footage! The pair of priests in full Roman cassocks, the white shirts on men, the sun dresses, what a time capsule. I remember riding the "ski lift" out to the edge of the beach and back. Very nostalgic! Thanks, Joey!

@TonyOneto 4 ай бұрын

Amazing footage! Thank you posting this.

@brianf4342 4 ай бұрын

This is great I was born way after this and always wondered what it was like back then.

@Danica_Sue_Patrick 4 ай бұрын

Oh yeah fun

@gregggoss2210 Ай бұрын

It was a blast. I miss it dearly.

@johnclifton8074 4 ай бұрын

Man, THAT brought some fond memories. Used to go there when i was young (born in 56) There seemed to be more cool rides and stuff back then ! And the ocean ! Amazing, it used to be under some of the amusement piers and even the boardwalk in some spots . Now look at it ! Went there in the 70's too when i was "drinking age" ! Great bars and people there and the boardwalk was still fun ! Then though, it took quite the hike to get to the water over scorching sand ! Great memories, thanks ! Love your channel !

@daveg205 12 күн бұрын

The big trip every year was to Wildwood. I saw in one clip "Grandpa's" I always remember my grandparents taking me to wildwood for a couple of days but they always ate at Grandpa's or Grandma's. So ironic. I miss them and I miss the simple times.

@nickcef 4 ай бұрын

I can still distinctly remember going down that big slide back in the late '60s with my dad. Never forget that. They should bring back the monorail and the steam train that used to go around the piers.

@nickmcginty-pd3nd 2 ай бұрын

Outstanding video. The boardwalk of my youth!!!

@kennethskolka7072 27 күн бұрын

You brought back such great memories!!! The night time footage is what I really remember. Thanks for bringing back to my childhood!!

@WildwoodVideoArchive 26 күн бұрын

so glad you enjoyed my video! :-)

@jaydunno8266 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for the memories of what used to be. The favorite rides and shops that slowly disappeared, the way people used to dress up to go out in public, and the general civility of public life in general.

@jerryemt2001 4 ай бұрын

Not one tattoo on a woman. Glorious!

@Keiththeheat- Ай бұрын

@gregggoss2210 Ай бұрын

Amen brother.

@MikePulcinellaVideo 15 күн бұрын

If a tattoo on a woman keeps you away, it worked!

@Danica_Sue_Patrick 4 ай бұрын

History at it's finest

@davidwhitman1472 4 ай бұрын

Great! Interesting content, Joey. Some of it looks like it could be as far back as the early 60s but the Wipe Out footage with other rides with it on then Morey's Pier would have to be the early 70s.

@ellentowarnicki9723 11 күн бұрын

Wonderful memories of a kinder gentler time. Thank you!

@FoundingFathersUSA Ай бұрын

I love time machines!

@jackrosendale8367 4 ай бұрын

Grazie mille, Joey... fantastic footage!!

@billdaddario8800 4 ай бұрын

Joey wonderful video of back in the 60's. Either the person who filmed it was really good, or you performed your magic on it. A big thank you for sharing with us. See you on the beach! 🏖 🌊

@JessicaOldecrowbakeshoppe 4 ай бұрын

I ❤ this so much! Thanks for the video Joey!

@kents4153 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! Amazing to see history like this! Thank you.

@paulglover6525 4 ай бұрын

Just marvelous!

@mdezii 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved this video Joey.

@cathylingo9521 4 ай бұрын

Wow! What a great video! I remember the ski lift, sky needle but not the monorail. And I remember there being two giant slides.

@lthibault 4 ай бұрын

Nice footage and good music thanks!

@apocyldoomer 2 ай бұрын

Wow, we’ve been there a few times, but it’s been awhile, so cool to see what it was like in the 60’s, Mack’s and Khor’s bros Ice cream, both are still there, I remember the big sliding board, I haves pics of our impromptu visit there during the 70’s! Great video series, thanks for posting!

@Blueeastcoast 4 ай бұрын

love it there!

@mjh93stanglx85 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

@poggersvil6088 4 ай бұрын

So essentially nothing exchanged except the look. The strand is gone and the monorail but everything else remains the same. You still have Khor bros minigolf and the rides were obviously repurposed. The rides have a new look but i wish they kept some of the neon lights. I love how wildwood embraces its past but also moves forward into the future. I remember going on the Ski lift with my parents i was around 3 or 4. I remember seeing it sit with no riders and no longer operating. The strand started offering movies on the beach and there was a ride underneath. I really hope they dont change the sign when you first get onto the board walk because i love the quote it makes me cry. Everything is the same just with a different generation coming to vacation. Where the shooting guns were you had the shooting tennis balls. You can see the fascination sign above randys. Jewelry is still being sold and kids still ride bikes. I love that i can see these spots knowing what was there before and what now nods back to the past ❤

@ESPONET 4 ай бұрын

Great job! 👏 only negative I saw was a lot of trash (litter) on the boardwalk.

@capnjohn7455 4 ай бұрын

Monorail 21st century! 😄😆

@piedmontphilly 4 ай бұрын

Also, at 3:30 the woman in the green dress...My oh my!

@playhard8600 Ай бұрын

How was this type of footage obtained back in the 1960s what type of camera what type of technology was it that was able to even capture especially the views that it's showing

@iamhis5580 Ай бұрын

Everyone was dressed so nice. I wish it was still like that. I was on the boardwalk a few days ago and was absolutely disgusted with some of the stores displays. I know they have been nasty for years but this was over the top. How can you advertise a family friendly atmosphere but have “clothing” stores that you can’t walk your children past?! It’s so sad. No self respect at all anymore

@piedmontphilly 4 ай бұрын

Since the movie "A Hole in the Head" premiered on July 15, 1959,if this is the same date it opened in that theater, the 38th day of the movie as seen on the film would have been around August 21, 1959.

@tomfrombrick 4 ай бұрын

This is amazing footage! So many defunct rides. Moreys owned a monorail at one point??

@paulg845 4 ай бұрын

Hey Joey, Not sure you got the dating on this video correct. Using the movie titles on the marquees as a way to date the movie... John Paul Jones, released June 15th, 1959 A Hole in the Head, released July 16th, 1959. North by Northwest Hitchcock version released 1959.. So from this it seems that this is a movie of Wildwood from summer 1959. Since it's highly unlikely all three of these movies released in 1959 would still be playing in first run theaters in 1966. Keep up the good work.

@cliffordbodine5834 Ай бұрын

People had more dignity back then. You can tell by the clothes they wore on the boardwalk.

@bobgomez9481 Ай бұрын

Lack of POC makes it very peaceful.

@capnjohn7455 4 ай бұрын

Me: I just invented a Time Machine. Instead of meeting my ancestors, seeing dinosaurs, or betting on the lottery, I would go to Wildwood NJ at different times to see all the different rides and events.

@Danica_Sue_Patrick 4 ай бұрын

You said that right

@brooke8567 3 күн бұрын

Watch the tram car please!😂✌️🇺🇸

@DisneyGalVal 4 ай бұрын

I visited as a little girl each summer for over 10 years from the very late 60s through most of 70s and just don't remember the monorail. Anyone know of the history, when it was removed etc.?

@tinicum54 4 ай бұрын

And very early 70's

@nicolliptakova9318 3 ай бұрын

Cabin ride in Wildwood ? Where was that ???

@michelleeschbach7030 4 ай бұрын

Joey what is this going to be, like a live stream and just enjoy photos or you talking about the 1960s

@cindyrichards1118 4 ай бұрын

Why did they get rid of the wipeout I would of loved getting on with my grandkids 😢

@stevelinwood8362 4 ай бұрын

Amazing Footage! Women we're Attractive. 🎉🎉🎉

@JHobieDance 4 ай бұрын

What was the “roller coaster old mill”

@jaydunno8266 29 күн бұрын

The Jackrabbit roller coaster (later the Sceam Machine), and the old mill went through several iterations before becoming the Dungeon Boat Ride under Dracula's Castle. All to the west of Marine Pier across the boardwalk.

@kylelopez629 4 ай бұрын

I would not notify this video that for today

@nancybasile6230 4 ай бұрын

WOW…this video is priceless !! ❤ 🎡 ❤ 🎢 ❤ 🎠

@jerseytomato100 4 ай бұрын

Wow, people actually wearing nice clothes! This was before my time (born in 69) but I do remember when you got dressed up for a night on the boardwalk. Now everyone’s half-naked.

@victorc5390 22 күн бұрын

Very refined people No Tattoos No Piercings No Fighting No Drinking No bad teens back then No Social Medias No phones

@a.t.schmalzried396 4 ай бұрын

...for once, respectable film footage for what appears to be a homemovie: electric!!!!..tyty

@davidhibbs6989 2 ай бұрын

Look at all the the trash on the boardwalk 👺

@MrLyosea 27 күн бұрын

Boy/young guy at 5:50 with black shirt with white stripes looks like he could fit in any time period from 1950-present day. I'm guessing this film is from May 1967 at the earliest based on 80% of people seem to dress pretty casual and relative to nowadays minus the ugly tattoos and fat bellys :D