Sky Diver Ride in Seaside Heights, New Jersey

by John Margolies

This is an archival print that is an original and vintage color photo of the classic Sky Diver amusement ride in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. This photo was taken in the mid-1970s by the famous documentary photographer, John Margolies, whose work has been featured in his famous "Americana" and "Roadside Architecture" series.

In the photo, there is a shot of the unique Sky Diver ride operating with its famous passenger gondola which has the shape of open, seated people in parachutes at an extreme angle under the colorful evening sky. The silhouette of the ride which is lit up with vintage neon lights forms the entire background of this famous photograph. It is a print which depicts the kitschy energy of the Jersey Shore when it was in its vintage glory days.