FIRST LOOK Madison Resorts – Construction Update For the past two years, you have heard a lot of talk about the Oceanview Motel on this channel. From trying to save the lobby to keeping the property as a motel, there has been a lot of great support shared amongst Wildwood fans who wanted to keep …
Wildwoods Construction Update – March 2024 It’s been over a month since the Wildwood Video Archive’s last Wildwoods Construction Update video. The last one, filmed in January, showcased a ton of great new projects happening all over the island ranging from small remodels up to new hotels. You can check out that video to compare …
Dredging the Wildwoods Back Bays 2024 Those driving around North Wildwood’s back streets may have noticed something strange. The lots behind ACME and the North Wildwood boat ramp have large pipes, geotextile bags, and machinery coming from the bays. This is part of the Wildwood Channel Complex dredging project. In a bid to restore safe …
North Wildwood Receives $10.3M Boardwalk Preservation Grant North Wildwood is poised for a significant revitalization effort following the announcement of a substantial grant for Boardwalk Reconstruction. On Friday, February 23, city officials received news of a $10.3 million windfall, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing preservation of the Jersey Shore’s iconic boardwalks. This grant, …
North Wildwood Motel to go Condo? For the past few years, we have seen a very different shift in summer accommodations in the Wildwoods. In the early 2000s, we had the condo boom which saw many historic Doo-Wop motels demolished to make room for condominiums. That push lasted for many years and cost the island …
Wildwood Boardwalk in 1966 – VIDEO In the summer of 1960, a quaint and lively scene unfolded along the iconic Wildwood boardwalk, captured in a throwback video that serves as a nostalgic time capsule to a bygone era. Against the backdrop of a world in transition, the bustling boardwalk of Wildwood, New Jersey, offered a …
Another Breach in North Wildwood’s Dunes North Wildwood is grappling with worsening beach erosion as recent storms take their toll on the coastline. A new breach in the dunes at the 13th Avenue beach access point, alongside an expanding gap between 13th and 15th Avenues, underscores the urgency of the situation. Just weeks ago, North …
What’s Left of North Wildwood’s Beaches 2024 There have been so many questions asking, “What do the North Wildwood Beaches look like” so we figured it would be best if we filmed the current situation in North Wildwood. Just some context for this video. This was filmed about 4 hours before it was high tide, …
North Wildwood Boardwalk Set for MAJOR Revamp North Wildwood residents and visitors can look forward to strolling along a revamped boardwalk in the near future, thanks to a significant grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The department announced on Jan. 26 that it would be awarding a generous $1.1 million …
North Wildwood 2024 Project Updates As the summer of 2024 approaches, North Wildwood is bustling with ongoing and scheduled improvement projects aimed at enhancing the experience for residents and visitors alike. From road reconstructions to memorial enhancements, the city is poised for a season of transformation and progress. Streets & Utilities Reconstruction Since early fall …