Morey's Pier A.M. in Wildwood, New Jersey

by John Margolies

Feel the tranquility and nostalgia of the early morning on the Wildwood, New Jersey boardwalk through this famous picture titled "Morey's Pier A.M.," captured by the legendary roadside architect and historian John Margolies in 1978.

Before the hustle of midday crowds, games, and conversations from the boardwalk takes place, Margolies manages to capture a unique time of peace hovering over the seaside amusements pier. Shown in glorious sunlight and set against the sky of a clear blue day, this photo features the colorful pastel signs, architecture, and coastlines that make Wildwood the capital of Doo Wop culture in the mid-century era.

Stored in the John Margolies Roadside America Archive at the Library of Congress, this restored photo will help you feel the nostalgia of classic 1970s Americana.