The
Funky Mid-Century Motels of the Wildwoods From
the space-age "Satellite", to the exotic "Tahiti" to the swanky
"Starlux", there's no shortage of vintage 1950s and 1960s motels in
the Wildwoods, preserved in all their kitschy splendor... | | Rio
Motel
This 1952 original features lots of interesting
twists, turns and angles from its zig-zagging balcones to its protruding glass
walls... |
Tuscany
Motel
The Tuscany brings a unique Mediterranean flavor
to motel design... |  |
| Flame
Inn
A vintage roadside sign topped with a spinning
neon flame attract visitors to this unique North Wildwood motel... |
Imperial
500 Motel
Whimsical, curving balconies, exotic rock
walls and a large, majestic neon sign mark this recently expanded and well-preserved
1960s resort motel. |  |
| Chateau
Bleu Motel
The playfully futuristic style of mid-century
"modern" design is exemplified by the 1962 Chateau Bleu's unique port
cochere along with a heart-shaped pool and other distinctive exterior details... |
Safari
Motel
Painted in a vivid shade of lemon-yellow, the
American Safari Motel is hard to miss on Ocean Avenue.. |  |
| Royal
Hawaiian
It's what happens when you combine space-age
design with a flair for the exotic... the Royal Hawaiian features a unique "flying
saucer" structure atop its otherwise Hawaiian-themed building detailed with
lava rock walls... |
Jolly
Roger Motel
The 1959 Jolly Roger features clean geometric
lines, glass walls, elaborately detailed balcony rails and other unique design
elements that exemplify 1950s style... |  |
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