WILDWOOD – A deluxe lithograph titled “Bobby Rydell’s Wildwood Days” is available as an incentive to fans who donate to help raise funds for the Wildwoods Giant Postcard Exhibition. The display is slated for the island’s Doo Wop Experience Museum. The world’s only exhibit of its kind will feature 20 high-definition enlargements (36-by-24 inches) of vintage scenic view postcards digitally remastered from the original photographic film used to print the cards.
Rydell, the resort’s favorite son, is to Wildwood what Bruce Springsteen is to Asbury Park. His storied career is as essential to Jersey Shore lore as it is to the history of rock and roll.
The performer, whose hometown is South Philadelphia, began his love affair with the Wildwoods with visits as a young child to his grandmother’s boarding house on Montgomery Avenue. When Rydell hit the big time, the family purchased a second property across the street, where, for many years; he spent welcome respites from touring.
In 1963, the recording star released “Wildwood Days,” the song that became the shore town’s renowned “anthem” and catapulted the resort into the national spotlight. A number one smash hit in local markets, the record reached number 17 on the national Billboard charts. Over 50 years later, the catchy tune still receives airplay – a testament to the song’s longevity.
The image depicts Rydell holding a limited-edition Wildwood Giant Postcard titled “Hunt’s Pier with Tramcar,” now on display in his home. The iconic amusement venue was also his favorite. “I loved the ‘Flyer,’” said Rydell; “it was my very first roller coaster ride.”
A welcome addition to any décor, the 18 inch-by-12 inch commemorative art print is small enough for any wall space, but large enough for optimum visual appeal.
Rydell was also consulted to help select the 20 images for the exhibition from more than 60 “Designer Series Postcards,” photographed and produced by visual artist Douglas Hunsberger, for the original line of postcards in the 1980s.
Now you can relive your very own “Wildwood Days” with Bobby Rydell and help save these images for historic preservation. The deluxe lithograph is available at:
http://gogetfunding.com/project/giant-postcard-exhibition
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