Casino Pier Overall in Seaside Heights, New Jersey

by John Margolies

Experience the classic atmosphere from the 1978 boardwalk through this famous overhead shot of Casino Pier at Seaside Heights, New Jersey, taken by acclaimed American architectural photographer John Margolies. Viewed from the sky ride, this high-angle shot epitomizes the lively beat of mid-century shore culture through its vivid colors, with the bright primary tones of the umbrella-top carousels and game booths, the famous “AMUSEMENT PIER” entrance sign gleaming under the shadow, celebrating vintage Americana. The ocean waves splash next to old-school attractions like the Swiss Bob, preserving an unforgettable glimpse of the coast forever stored in the Library of Congress archive.

Great for beach houses, vintage interiors, and galleries paying homage to Mid-Atlantic culture and pop architecture.