Motels of Wildwood, postwar to present, Jackson Betz
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Motels of Wildwood, postwar to present, Jackson Betz
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-159)
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Motels of Wildwood
Nature of contents
bibliography
Responsibility statement
Jackson Betz
Sub title
postwar to present
Summary
This architectural diary tells the story of the incredible concentration of midcentury modern motels of Wildwood, New Jersey, from their origin in the Doo Wop decade of Elvis Presley to their whereabouts today. Not many people know that it was local contractors, not architects, who created this trove of asymmetrical, neon-encrusted motels with swooping rooflines and pink pylons, meant to attract vacationing families. This book chronicles their architectural significance and preserves memories of what many of these cheerful, flamboyant buildings looked like before they were demolished by developers, depriving motel neighborhoods of the chance to become landmarked historic districts. In addition to over 200 photos, many never before published, maps pinpoint the location of the motels, some long gone and others stops on today's architecture tours
Table of contents
A short history of Midcentuy Modern architecture in the Wildwoods -- North Wildwood -- Wildwood -- Wildwood Crest
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