Hunt's Pier Roller Coaster in Wildwood, New Jersey

by John Margolies

Transform your environment with the help of this classic architectural photograph taken by the famous Americana photographer, John Margolies. Depicting the white skeletal structure of the Hunt’s Pier Roller Coaster against an absolutely cloudless, blue sky, this photograph brings to life the sharp nostalgia and elegance of mid-century Jersey Shore boardwalks.

With its unique coaster design elevated high above the sandy beaches and illuminated by the bright sunshine coming from the ocean, this particular artwork represents one of the best examples of roadside architecture art of the 1970s. The photograph by John Margolies can be found in the Library of Congress archives.