Casino Pier Games in Seaside Heights, New Jersey

by John Margolies

Dive into the world of the Jersey Shore boardwalk through this colorful photo of the games section at the Casino Pier, taken in 1978 by architectural photographer John Margolies. It will take you back to the times when the amusement arcade was full of lights and colorful prizes.

This picture represents a traditional arcade game stand, illuminated by electric light bulbs and displaying the sign "ONE WIN CHOICE". At the back of the counter, there are many different prize items including stuffed toys, appliances and other novelties waiting for those lucky enough to win them. The photo freezes a moment in time when various people, ranging from families to individuals, are sitting at the old wooden counter on the bar stools playing the games.

This print belongs to the collection of Margolies dedicated to documenting "roadside architecture" in America.