Mariner's Landing Pier in Wildwood, New Jersey

by John Margolies

Experience the spirit of summertime in Jersey Shore with this one-of-a-kind photograph of Mariner’s Landing Pier in Wildwood, New Jersey, captured by the renowned architectural historian and photographer John Margolies.

This particular photograph captures the famous wave swinger attraction amidst the huge blue sky, surrounded by other nostalgic and retro beach elements such as the historic “Down Under Cart Track” checkerboard sign and the old-fashioned ticket booth. The photos taken by John Margolies in the Roadside America survey are a fantastic representation of the mid-century nostalgia and Doo Wop style architecture.