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* If you thought that the Wildwoods’ currently world famous boardwalk is the only one we’ve ever

had, or that it has always been located in the same place as it is today, well, you was wrong! For

all of the history buffs out there like us, we proudly offer you the lowdown on the glorious history of

our first boardwalk. Where it began and many great pictures of what it looked like - in the

beginning! Check it out here:

* Think you know the Wildwoods? Test your knowledge of our favorite little resort in this week’s Pop

Quiz #155 of “Do you do Doo Wop?” More here:

* Do you yearn to see those great old photos of the Wildwoods that Grandma knew? Or even

Grandma’s Grandpa? Have we got a pleasant surprise for you. Look at these pics:

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The Wildwoods has been undergoing a massive makeover the past few years - some would say it hasn’t happened quickly enough. During this time, W. Rio Grande Avenue has been a major wound to the resort’s reputation. As soon as you cross the George Reading Bridge onto the island, the first thing that assaults your senses is the long row of mostly decrepit old gas stations rotting away to the left. Some have called this block “Gasoline Alley,” for the stations that no one has found a way to replace. Government cleanup regs, flooding, lousy parking space, and absolutely horrible property access off Rio Grande have been the culprits. But everyone was surprised this week to see that one of the old stations is finally being leveled. Not quite a major cleanup of the area, you might say, but a great start anyway. As of post time, there is no word as to what this lot is to become or who has taken on the cleanup task. But it is a positive step. So, stay tuned for more.

For lovers of classic Doo Wop, the demo of this old gas station has a pleasant benefit as it permits a perfect view of the Wildwoods’ legendary Tom Cat Restaurant, which is currently celebrating its grand reopening, by the way.