Wildwoods NJ: Celebration of Kitsch

Wildwoods NJ: Celebration of Kitsch
Getaway Mavens, March 25, 2022

The Wildwoods, a Jersey Shore barrier island that encompasses the municipalities of North Wildwood (aka “Anglesea”), Wildwood NJ, and Wildwood Crest, embraces a fleeting moment before the groovy psychedelic era. It was a point in time when “Doo Wop” music commandeered the airwaves and kooky “Jetsonian” architecture ruled the off-boardwalk streets.

In the 50’s and 60’s, “all the greats” played at nightclubs called The Hurricane, Rainbow, Beachcomber, Riptides, Surf Club, the Starlight Ballroom, and a multitude of others.

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