Wildwood [Part 10 - The Spectacular History of the New Jersey Shore]

Music Credits
Itdmyzik - We Can Do It
Kai Engel - Ode to the World
Lee Maddeford - Wheel of Fortune
Papalin - Lovepoen
Holy Coast - #6
Kevin MacLeod - Last Kiss Goodnight
Track Tribe - Boardwalk
SoundJay - Heart of the Sea
Scott Holmes - Kiss the Sky

[@ruthpullis9279]

When we were kids we used to love to go to Cape May in 1970. The beach was called cape May diamonds. We found a little trinkets but some people did find real diamonds. we used to stay in the summer at Wildwood Crest .it's been a long time since I've been there ,do I miss it. I can't remember the name but people would go looking for pearls there's so much history Wildwood Wildwood Crest Cape May and Wildwood.

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

That sounds like lots of fun! I love the history of the whole area. :)

[@mikehook4830]

My family had a summer home in the Villas for years. We went to the beach in Cape May, but our nights were spent in Wildwood. So many happy memories. Hunts pier was really something special - unique, one-of-a-kind rides and experiences that came pretty close to a disney-level at the time. The Jungle boat cruise, whacky shack, Golden Nugget and Pirate Ship were incredible. Morey's piers were thrilling and had really great rides for the day. I never realized just how old the Jack Rabbit coaster actually was until seeing this video. Wish that some of these things had been preserved like the motels, but it's still good to know that some of the things from those days have survived and are still thriving. Thanks for the vid and the memories.

[@makebelieveballroom]

Spent many happy hours on the "Jack Rabbit" and the PTC carousel. I remember the man with the withered arm who ran the carousel and the "brakemen" on the Jack Rabbit, Yes, they had men on the brake levers, before they modified it with air pressure. Brings back wonderful family memories. Thanks for the vid.

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Wow! That's some fascinating history. Great story...thank you. Must have been so much fun. 😒🙄😄😃 Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@dinakudlack3594]

Went in the late 60's -early 70's with my parents...vacationed with our children in the early 90's ...never knew of it's rich history. (rock and roll as wel)...one of the many jewels of the Jersey shore...😊❤️

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Wildwood really does have an AMAZING history! You must have had a blast on your trips there. 🙂

[@davidmcleish6664]

1988. I worked on the Pier ... I remember working in the Funhouse and parties every night. 😅❤

[@carolweathers6282]

Sometimes we cut school and drove down for the days. As we got older, we drove there to the bars. When my kids were little, sometimes they missed school and we spent the day on the beach. Loved the action on the Boardwalk.

[@carolweathers6282]

Spent all our summers down the shore. My grandparents rented a house usually Margate, Atlantic City or Wildwood. We lived in Watsontown. Great Memories.

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Three great places to spend your summers. Lucky you 🙂 I hope you hold on to those cherished memories

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

Absolutely fabulous

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Thank you! So glad you liked it! 🙂

[@ChantalQC1969]

Beautiful documentary! I wish I had seen this before going to Wildwood this summer. I could have appreciated it a little bit more.

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Thank you, Chantal!!! I'm sure you still had a great time in Wildwood. 🙂

[@priscilla7397]

Absolutely enjoy watching your youtubes. Brought back so many wonderful memories of Wildwood. I grew up at 310 East Baker Ave. Thank you for your interest in the Jersey Shore and sharing the history and memories.

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Wow! You grew up right in the heart of Wildwood! That must have been fun. Thank for watching the videos, Priscilla! It's fun to hear that you enjoy them. 😊

[@cooleydbt]

My hometown, grew up at 20th and New Jersey just down from Woodys Cafe ( which happened to be the first firehouse in N. Wildwood)

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

That is so cool! You filled me in on a little bit of history. :) That must have been a blast growing up there.

[@cooleydbt]

@historyofthejerseyshore another funny thing is that I worked in that bar for about 4 years and in one of the back rooms you the old fire pole was one of the supports

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

@@cooleydbt that must have been fun working there. Imagine all the firemen sliding down that firepole. :)

[@jaykpjohnson]

nicely done documentary! just got back from another trip to Wildwood today and already want to go back

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Thanks JayJohnson!!! Hope you had a great time in Wildwood! Hope you can go back again next year or even in the fall.

[@bobbywonderlin7846]

Love the video been going since I was born in 1967. Grandpop had a place right over the old wooden bridge. Love going on the go carts as we left and getting Dairy Queen which is still there. Thanks again for making and posting! Bob

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Awesome! It tickles me when I hear stories like yours. 😊Thank you, Bob!!!

[@mickjr270]

People used to say that the ocean was calmer in Wildwood, calmer than up in north Jersey. I remember walking and walking far out from the beach.

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

The sands down at that part of the shore (especially around Wildwood) have really shifted over the years. I like that myself! But I don't live there. 🙂

[@chiarac3833]

The waves are smaller because the slope is gentle. That, and the sand gets deposited in the Wildwoods.

[@timnilan2081]

Bill Haley started at wagon wheel bar In Collingdale, pa.

[@rogerrendzak8055]

In the write-up, you state that 'Wildwood', was established first, but, 'Holly Beach' was actually the first, to be incorporated. The name change to 'Wildwood', took place in 1912. You also said that, The 'Crest Pier' was built in 1905. That may be true, but the 'Jackrabbbit' Rollor Coaster, was on the old 'Marine West Pier' (Cedar-Skellinger Aves), built approximately, 1919ish. The Crest Pier (in Wildwood Crest. Crocus and Atlantic) was a huge wooden dancehall, used as a basketball court, and other summer events. Later on, another annex was built, where a permanent basketball court, was built. Adventure Pier used to be named 'Fun Pier', 'till the '80's. Mariner's Landing was called 'Marine Pier', also 'till the '80's. During the documentary, you pronounced Creese, as 'Cress'. It has a long ē, at the end. And that the borough of Wildwood, was incorporated in 1895, when it was Holly Beach. Wildwood was never a borough, as it's a 'city'. You left out Juniper Ave, and most importantly, Holly Beachs' 1st. street, to be made; 'Cedar' (I believe).

[@historyofthejerseyshore]

Thanks, I did look into your post. You are correct in that the "e" in Cresse is not silent and I could have mentioned the other streets that were named after native trees of the island. I do mention that Holly Beach was the first to be established but fail to mention that it was the first to be incorporated. Perhaps, you overlooked that I do mention Mariner's Landing originally being Marine Pier. Thanks for pointing out that Crest Pier was also used for basketball.

[@44bthknuckles]

Mariners was purchased last I thoughts wildwheels was last to be purchased by the moreys?

[@Nothingcompare]

They partnered up Money's Pier and Mariners landing 😅 we know the song 🎵

[@ElleCee62978]

Mariner’s was originally Marine Pier. Wild Wheels was Fun Pier. Marine Pier had a devastating fire in the mid 70s. Morey’s bought it then. Fun Pier existed until 1984, when they had 2 fires. Morey’s then bought that pier and named it Wild Wheels. It became Adventure Pier later.