New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention and Parade 2022 [Original Cover Photo by Mark Rosetti] This weekend is the Annual Convention of the New Jersey State Firemen and Life Members at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Firemen from all over the tri-state stop by for a week of meetings, seminars, and more. Here is a schedule of …
Oceanview Motel Project – Tour Video It’s been two weeks since we announced that the Oceanview Motel has been saved. Here at the Wildwood Video Archive, we are still smiling from ear to ear. Located at 7201 Ocean Ave in Wildwood Crest, the building was purchased by Madison Resorts who will be putting the building …
Is the ICONA Cape May Project on Hold? With the renovation of its Diamond Beach location, their acquisition of a third hotel in the Wildwoods, partnership with Gillian’s Wonderland Pier and more, ICONA has slowly became a strong powerhouse resort company. ICONA’s recent project is going to be one of its most significant undertakings. Back …
Octoberfest Is Coming Back to Morey’s Piers As we head into the shoulder season there are so many amazing events to look forward to. From the Fall Irish Festival to the Food And Music Festival, there is something for everything. It’s this time of year when one Country’s tradition and event overtake Morey’s Piers. That …
The Fudgy Wudgy Man Retires! – Saying Goodbye! For the past 50 years Joseph Duncan, most known as Unk Dunk, (or Dunk for short) has been selling ice cream in North Wildwood between 17th and 20th street. He moved from Southwest Philadelphia to the Wildwoods after surviving with the United States Marine Corps. While looking …
Rio Station to Change To Jester’s Dive Bar Back in April 2022, we announced that the world-famous Rio Station had sold. Located at 3505 Route 9 S, Rio Grande, New Jersey, the Rio Station had became a staple to locals and vacationers alike. Known for their crab cakes and fantastic steak, many wondered what the …
The Residences on Pacific To Become A Hotel If you have been following along with our monthly Wildwood construction updates you would know that the Wildwoods is going through a massive revitalization. From new hotels to new businesses, the island will look very different by the time Memorial Day Weekend 2023 hits. [At the bottom …
Wildwood Construction Update – Sept 2022 Now that summer is unofficially done, it’s time to restart the Wildwood Construction update videos. These updates normally stop during there summertime since everyone is down here checking out the construction projects themselves. As we make our way out of the summer season and into the shoulder season, get …
Oceanview Motel SAVED If you have been following our channel for the past year you would know we have been working extremely hard to save the Oceanview Motel. Located at 7201 Ocean Ave in Wildwood Crest, the Oceanview Motel was built in 1963 and opened as the Admiral Motel before becoming Admiral East and finally …
Wildwood Tramcar Extends Their 2022 Season A little bit of summer will be staying around longer! About a week ago it was announced that the world-famous Wildwood Boardwalk Tramcar would be closing for the summer on Saturday, September 10th. Due to the covid pandemic, low staffing, and weather, the tramcar had been closing earlier in …