1930s-1960s Wildwood

  This is vintage film of the Wildwood Boardwalk, Roller Coaster, and Kiddie Rides in 1958   Video by 805ROADKING

Footage of Old Hunt’s Pier       Thank you to Tom Smith for submitting this video clip to us. This shows you Hunt’s Pier in it’s prime. Can you guess what year this was? There are many hints in the video!

From the summer of 1943 on the Wildwood Boardwalk in New Jersey. Wonderful rare images of the amusements in action including the Swooper, Over The Jumps, and The Jack Rabbit Roller Coaster. The raw footage in this short video is owned by Bill Galvin, who was kind enough to share it with Funchase. It is …

Old Hunts Pier Movie Trailer 1960s This is a black and white trailer for Hunt’s Pier that played in movie theaters in Wildwood, NJ in the 1960s. You might remember riding the rides on your Wildwood vacations as a kid. The music was added, as there was no soundtrack on the original film. Video uploaded …

Back Bay Summer 1968 Wildwood In the bay and on the dock in Wildwood 1958 Video By: weirfamilymovies

Wildwood Rides At Night 1967 Halloween: Jean, Judy + Stephen – Stephen in costume at home – Terry’s christening: Sharon, Tommy, Ellie, Stephen, Me, Tom + Terry – Steve + Bill L. with their ducks – Christmas Eve at home – Putting toghether the fire truck – Little Blitz Video By: weirfamilymovies

Wildwood – August 1967 Going out on Dad’s boat : Dad, Stephen, Maria, Jean, Kathy, Gannon, Peg – Bicycle Riding: Maria, Kathy, Gannon, Jean, Stephen, Me – Beach: Big Daddy, Stephen, Maria, Pop, Jean – Bike Riding: Carol, Me, Jean, Stephen Video by: weirfamilymovies

Panoramic Motel – North Wildwood 1966 & 1970 Here’s a video of North Wildwood’s Panoramic Motel from 1966 and 1970. Look and see what is different between the years. It is super cool! Video By: davegillplaysguitar

Wildwood Rides 1965 Bobby down shore on Boat Ride, Train with Louise, Merry-go-round, Fire Engine, Horse Ride, Plane Ride. Bob Feenan (Dad), Henry Stoughton (PopPop), Young Henry, Aunt Betty, Pigeons on Boardwalk, Kane’s in Wildwood NJ Video By: Robert Feenan

Wildwood Baby Parade 1969 Here’s an 8MMB2 film of the Wildwood Baby Parade from 1969. This film also includes some beach video in the beginning. Video by: Robert Feenan