Water Slide in Ocean City, New Jersey

by John Margolies

Capture the immortal essence of sun-washed nostalgia from the Atlantic Coast through this 1978 photograph taken by renowned architectural critic and photographer John Margolies. Featuring the spiraling water slide in Ocean City, New Jersey as seen from above, the wooden trestle construction creates an authentic depiction of mid-century summertime culture at the Jersey Shore. With the blue-green water runs, the backdrop of the ocean, and a nostalgic carousel in the background, this photograph recalls an era of Americana seaside amusement parks. Margolies dedicated his life to preserving "roadside commercial architecture" throughout the U.S., capturing these vibrant pieces of pop-culture history through the renowned Roadside America collection.

With its museum-quality color reproduction, this print will bring vintage flair and beach resort style to your beach house or living room gallery wall.