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.
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.
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.
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.
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.