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Acme Market
5300 Park Blvd
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 729-9601


When the original Acme Market was selected to be enlarged the corporation was influenced by the "How-to Doo Wop Handbook" of design guidelines.  That's how we got this retro/futuristic supermarket.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 23, 2009)   By: mig
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Blaker Theater
Atlantic & Cedar Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



The Blaker opened as a vaudeville house at the turn of the 20th Century, but would undergo many changes and transformations over the years. At the time of its demolition in early 2006 (along with the neighboring Shore Theater), it was, by far, the oldest and most storied movie theater in the Wildwoods.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (May. 1, 2008)   By: Al Alven
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Bolero Club
Atlantic & Oak Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



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Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 15, 2007)   By: Al Alven
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Casba Comedy Club
3810 Atlantic Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-8444


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Casino Theater
Atlantic & Cedar Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



Though it opened roughly 15 years before the 'Doo Wop Era' began, the Casino could rightfully have claimed to be a forerunner of the futuristic architectural styles that would later emerge, wowing patrons with one of the earliest examples of Art Moderne design. This was actually the third version of the Casino, the first two theaters on the premises having burnt down in 1922 and 1939, respectively.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 14, 2007)   By: Al Alven
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Club Avalon
Spruce & New Jersey Avenues
North Wildwood, NJ 08260



This Wildwood Institution was originally known as the Eddie Suez Club Avalon. The club was purchased by entertainer Cozy Morley in the 1950s and aptly renamed Cozy Morley's Club Avalon. The club closed during the 1980s and was demolished in May 1989.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 6, 2010)   By: chenrie1119
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Club Esquire
Park Blvd. & Spicer Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



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Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 15, 2007)   By: Al Alven
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Club Shakers
Schellenger & Pacific Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



A longtime local nightspot, Club Shakers was demolished in early 2007 to make way for a new restaurant/entertainment complex.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (May. 23, 2008)   By: Al Alven
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Coastal Broadcasting Plaza
3208 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-1987


Coastal Broadcasting decided to build their headquarters on Pacific Avenue and made the wise decision to do it in a Doo Wop style. By doing this, they cleaned up their block in that part of town and used lots of neon. The Coastal Broadcasting Plaza looks great at night when you drive by. Currently they have two radio stations, 98.7 The Coast, and 106.7 Coast Country.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Feb. 11, 2010)   By: chenrie1119
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Colson Lumber
18th & New Jersey Ave.
North Wildwood, NJ 08260



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Commerce Bank
340 W. Rio Grande Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-4072


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Cool Scoops
1111 New Jersey Ave
North Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 729-2665


Owned and operated by Paul Russo, Cool Scoops is a retro-50s ice cream parlor, and one of the island's best examples of Neo-Doo Wop architecture. The existing structure once operated as the Golden Way Motel. Put a quarter in the Juke Box, reminisce in their retro diner room, or just relax and watch your favorite oldies on their Vintage Television.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 5, 2009)   By: Al Alven
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Doo Wop Coffee Shop
6201 Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

(609) 729-2552


Located on the grounds of the Tangiers Motel.
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Doo Wop Experience Museum
Ocean & Burk Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260


The New Doo Wop Museum is a partial reincarnation of the inimitable Surfside Restaurant. The museum, crowned with the spared roof that was saved in storage for a number of years, is lit with bright blue neon bulbs. It is "Brimming with cool artifacts, fun memories, fascinating history and bright neon lights" - per the Doo Wop Preservation League website. For the past summer, the "Doo Wop Malt Shop" has been in business in the museum. It is one of three different cafes in the museum that have come and gone over the past three years.

Also see: Neon Garden.

Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 5, 2009)   By: chenrie1119
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Fairview Cafe
3613 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-7300


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Glenwood Bowl
408 E. Glenwood Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260


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Harbor Inn
219 E. Lincoln Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-0417


Also known as the Robinson Harbor Inn. Nightclub located in the heart of downtown Wildwood.
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Harley Davidson
127 E Rio Grande Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-7151


One of a number of Neo Doo Wop businesses to adorn the Wildwoods' Rio Grande entry.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (May. 1, 2008)   By: Al Alven
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Hawaiian Rumble
25th & Surf Avenue
North Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-2449


Hawaiian Rumble Pancake House and Mini Golf
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Hurricane
Pacific at Garfield Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260


Continuous Entertainment - Dancing - Booth, Table & Bar Service
Advertised as "Wildwood, NJ's Showplace". Everybody is saying "Let's go to the Hurricane"

The Hurricane had a very sleek interior with black, white, shades of blue and chrome color-scheme.

The Hurricane was reportedly destroyed by fire and it's relationship to the present day "Hurricane East" is uncertain.

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Hurricane East
218 E. Schellenger Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(619) 729-5449


One of the Wildwoods' more infamous night spots, the Hurricane East is also known and often referred to as the Hurricane Club or, simply, The Hurricane.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 14, 2007)   By: Al Alven
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Kahuna's Bar & Grill
3817 Pacific Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-3800


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Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 18, 2007)   By: Al Alven
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Laura's Fudge
357 E Wildwood Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-9167 / (800) 4-LAURAS



Pre-dating Doo Wop, Laura's has been serving fudge since 1926. It's huge, muli-colored, moving neon sign is one of the most spectacular on the island.

Historic Register: Motels of the Wildwoods MPDF S.R. 1/16/2004.
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Lime Ricky World
3409 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 231-6039


Newly opened as of 2008 on the main stretch of the boardwalk in Wildwood. A smaller branch up in North Wildwood on the boardwalk has been serving the famous "Lime Ricky" drinks for years before. The new Lime Ricky World is part cafe and part arcade, but the best part are various Doo Wop memorabilia inside Including, an "A" from the Bonanza Motel sign, the old Oasis club neon sign, and many photos available to look at while you eat.
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M.A.B. Paints
4901 Park Boulevard
Wildwood, NJ 08260



Historic Register: Motels of the Wildwoods MPDF S.R. 1/16/2004.
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M.A.B. Paints
4901 Park Boulevard
Wildwood, NJ 08260



Historic Register: Motels of the Wildwoods MPDF S.R. 1/16/2004.
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Mardi Gras Club
New Jersey & Oak Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



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Martinique Cafe
329 E. Oak Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



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Nancy Lee Motel
317 E. 24th Ave.
North Wildwood, NJ 08260




Historic Register: Motels of the Wildwoods MPDF S.R. 1/16/2004
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Neon Garden
Ocean & Burk Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260


To date the Neon Garden features signs once prominently displayed outside of the following demolished motels: Cavalier Motel, Satellite Motel, Swan Motel and White Star Motel.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Oct. 27, 2009)   By: Al Alven
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Oasis Nightclub
Schellenger & Pacific Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



The building once occupied by the Oasis now houses Club Shakers.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 14, 2007)   By: Al Alven
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Ocean Theater
2700 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ 08260



Located directly across from Hunt's Pier, the Ocean was one of the last theaters to be built by Bill Hunt, prior to his death in 1970. The theater has been closed for more than a decade now (though many of its remnants are said to be intact inside the structure), and is now used for storage.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 14, 2007)   By: Al Alven
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Regent Theater
Boardwalk & Garfield Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



The Regent was originally located at Atlantic and Lincoln Ave. In 1921, Bill Hunt purchased and moved the wood structure to the Boardwalk at Garfield Ave. Two decades later, the theater was redesigned (in concrete) by architect William Harold Lee. The Regent closed its doors in 1977 and was promplty reconfigured into the Boardwalk Mall.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 14, 2007)   By: Al Alven
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Sand Jamm Surf Shop
2701 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-4650


Sand Jamm moved into its new, two-story location at 2701 Boardwalk (northwest base of the old Hunt's Pier) for the 2006 season. The original store was located at 3916 Boardwalk.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Mar. 8, 2009)   By: mig
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Shore Theater
3511 Atlantic Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



Renowned for its classic Art Deco facade and prominent location on bustling Atlantic Ave., the Shore opened as a single-screen theater in the fall of 1939. Three decades later, it became a twin theater; it would eventually become part of the 'Shore 4' complex along with its next door neighbor, the Blaker Theater. For the bulk of its nearly six-decade existence, the Shore was considered the premier movie theater in the Wildwoods.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Jun. 2, 2008)   By: Al Alven
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Starlight Ballroom
Boardwalk & Oak Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260



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Strand Theater
3100 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 523-0288


The Strand is the last remaining link to the once-dominant Hunt's movie theater empire in the Wildwoods. It is also the only theater in operation left on the Boardwalk (the Regent Theater now serves as the Boardwalk Mall, while the Ocean Theater still stands but is used as storage). Though its history has been largely forgotten, the Strand was one of the more significant movie theaters built in the country after World War II...
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Dec. 14, 2007)   By: Al Alven
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Triangle House
Park Blvd. & Bennett Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260


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Ultra Neon
3901 Pacific Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260

609-523-4255


The Ultra Neon studio, located on the southwest corner of Pacific & Spicer in Wildwood proper, houses Fedele "Fred" Musso's incredible collection of neon signage from the Wildwoods' past. Musso has saved and restored countless signs from motels and other business that have fallen to the wrecking ball.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Feb. 1, 2010)   By: Al Alven
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Wawa
410 W Rio Grande Ave
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 729-6339


Wildwood's new Doo Wop Wawa located on Rio Grande Ave shows just what can be done to make any building look great. It has a huge angled roof over the gas pumps and lots of neon! This Wawa is the only one in the country to have its look changed to capitalize on Wildwood's Doo Wop look.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Oct. 25, 2008)   By: chenrie1119
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Wildwood Concert Bandshell
Ocean & Burk Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260


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Wildwood Convention Hall
4552 Ocean Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260



The Wildwood Convention Hall was an 18,000 square foot building built on Ocean Avenue facing the Boardwalk. The Convention Hall consisted of a single convention room and a series of glass fronted shops on the Boardwalk. In the year 2000, plans to build a larger more functional Convention Center to replace the smaller aging Convention Hall took place. A 40 foot hole was torn in the boardwalk to make room for the new Convention Center across the boardwalk on the beach. Construction started in 2000 and was completed in 2001, which ended the operation of the old Convention Hall. It sat vacant across the boardwalk until it was demolished In late 2002. When the space was cleared, the Wildwood's new grand entrance project could begin to take shape with the New Convention Center as the focal point.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Feb. 25, 2010)   By: chenrie1119
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Wildwood Municipal Building
4400 New Jersey Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-2444




Even City Hall is Doo Wop!

Historic Register: Motels of the Wildwoods MPDF S.R. 1/16/2004.
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Wildwood Recreation Center Lodge
West Youngs Avenue
Wildwood, NJ 08260


Byrne Community Center is a new facility at Maxwell Field that includes an 8,000 sq. ft. gym, an exercise room, a computer lab, and a state-of-the-art kitchen to replace the old one that was on Rio Grande Avenue.

 

Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Oct. 19, 2008)   By: mig
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Wildwoods Convention Center
4500 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ 08260

1(800) WW-BY-SEA / (609) 729-9000


Construction for the 68 million dollar, over 260,000 square foot Convention Center started in 2000 and was completed by 2001, and has the capacity to host approximately 7,500 people.  The new Convention Center capitalizes on the Doo Wop spirit with 1950's inspired design and lots of neon.
Info  Map  Photos  -  Last Updated: (Feb. 3, 2010)   By: chenrie1119
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