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Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel
May 23^rd, 2012, 2:56am

While researching something else, I came across the Caribbean's listing on the Historic Hotels of America's site. It's nicely done:

http://www.historichotels.org/hotels-resorts/caribbean-motel-new-jersey/

At the bottom of the page, there's a link to another page on their site with further architectural and historical information on the Caribbean (and the Wildwoods).

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FlyinGN Ultimate God Member Wildwood fan since '61 Posts: 6637 Gender:	Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel Reply #1 - May 23^rd, 2012, 2:20pm wow, very nice... Thats a heck of a write up too. Its the only hotel in WW that is on the registry too
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warren Senior God Member My favorite little corner of the world! Posts: 1261 Gender:	Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel Reply #2 - May 23^rd, 2012, 5:45pm Enjoyed the read, nice find Martin and thanks for posting it.
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Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel
Reply #3 - May 23^rd, 2012, 7:00pm

Quote from FlyinGN on May 23^rd, 2012, 2:20pm:

wow, very nice... Thats a heck of a write up too. Its the only hotel in WW that is on the registry too

Not only in Wildwood, but I think it is the only actual motel included as part of the Historic Hotels of America, period. I'd need to check to confirm though...

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Reply #4 - May 24^th, 2012, 11:41am

Quote from MMM on May 23^rd, 2012, 7:00pm:

Quote from FlyinGN on May 23^rd, 2012, 2:20pm:

wow, very nice... Thats a heck of a write up too. Its the only hotel in WW that is on the registry too

Not only in Wildwood, but I think it is the only actual motel included as part of the Historic Hotels of America, period. I'd need to check to confirm though...

If that is true, it would be nothing short of amazing!

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MMM Forum Moderator I support Doo Wop preservation. Posts: 5001 Gender:	Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel Reply #5 - May 24^th, 2012, 2:09pm It is. From what I saw by quickly searching through their site, it really is the only actual motel they've recognized, and one of three Mid-Century Modern hotels or motels period (one of these three - by coincidence - is Hotel Valley Ho that I started a thread about recently).
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MikeB God Member I support Doo Wop preservation. Posts: 708	Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel Reply #6 - Jul 30^th, 2012, 6:15pm The Caribbean is great and would be the PERFECT WW hotel if it was located towards the middle of the boardwalk.
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wildwood_since_85 Senior God Member Posts: 2391 Gender:	Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel Reply #7 - Jul 30^th, 2012, 7:07pm Id be all for that Mike
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watchthetramcar Senior God Member Posts: 2106 Gender:	Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel Reply #8 - Jul 30^th, 2012, 7:52pm I was proud to be a part of the Caribbean Motel George & Carolyn really care for preserving this gem of a motel. As far as the location perfect just where it is! I saw what happens the closer you get to the action. I lived it and Worked it!!
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wildwood_since_85 Senior God Member Posts: 2391 Gender:	Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel Reply #9 - Jul 30^th, 2012, 8:19pm It is in a sweet spot but for me im usually at one of the places in the heart of Wildwood
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tradewinds Senior God Member I support Doo Wop preservation. Posts: 1702	Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel Reply #10 - Jul 30^th, 2012, 8:22pm I like the Carribean where it is. That middle of the boardwalk location doesn't seem like the right kind of "environment" for a place this special. Just my opinion. George
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watchthetramcar Senior God Member Posts: 2106 Gender:	Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel Reply #11 - Jul 30^th, 2012, 8:44pm I'd say George
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wildwood_since_85 Senior God Member Posts: 2391 Gender:	Re: Historic Hotels of America: Caribbean Motel Reply #12 - Jul 30^th, 2012, 8:57pm Sorry for wishing for there to be a better place in the middle of the boardwalk
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