@blue_surge It's not just young people who couldn't care less about history nowadays -- local or otherwise.I have to say though, regardless of what currently remains, the essential character, general aesthetic and "feel" of the Wildwoods has been changed forever (*especially* in the Crest). For me, it was always more than just the boardwalk and the beach anyway - and I certainly have a history of going down there long enough that I'll never be able to simply shrug it off.
@cmcguy I hear ya man. I am a Crester for life and I recall some AWESOME looking houses in the early 90's that are no longer there. My dad used to creep me out and say they were all haunted houses and that's where the ghouls of Castle Dracula stayed!
@cmcguy I certainly agree with this, however at the same time for people who are newer to Wildwood and didn't know the island before the demolition boom, there is still a lot left. Last Saturday before check-in we went to the beach and arrived quite early, parking several blocks back on Aster, there are still tons of great shore homes left, I was admiring a few brick ranches in particular. As far as the motels we did lose so many but a lot remain, and one thing is for sure the motel district is still different than any other location in NJ and probably the country. Up here Seaside, Seaside Park, Ortley Beach, Lavalette etc they all look about the same. Wildwood is still cool, and if what is left can be saved and also get a few newer projects thrown in, it will still be great. No it will never be what we knew before condomania but it cans still be something worth being appreciated by new generations of Wildwood vacationers.
It's always good to have more groups like this. I am living in an area where development is WAY out of control. I would hate to see that happen down the shore. Part of the reason I enjoy going down is to get away from this crazy development area...not to go from one development area to another.
Thanks for the heads up, I just followed them on Facebook. The more exposure Wildwood's character gets the better. I like how that group also focuses on the homes. So much is being lost up and down the shore in regards to older homes being torn down, LBI is going through similar problems now with the loss of the cape cods and the building of increasingly large commercial properties that always seem to get variances approved. You can't stop change but it can be managed. Just about every new home in Bay Head looks like it fits in. Encourage creativity. Encourage homeowners and buyers to renovate and expand instead of just leveling everything. Maintain set backs. There is always room for compromise.
There are still a huge pocket of old shore homes in nww near the bay side. Have a friend who just bought one in that area.
I've noticed that in the crest area of Pacific Ave there are still quite a few older homes
I hate to say it's too little too late, but I sincerely wish them luck, regardless, on whatever is left.
It's always good to have more groups like this. I am living in an area where development is WAY out of control. I would hate to see that happen down the shore. Part of the reason I enjoy going down is to get away from this crazy development area...not to go from one development area to another.
Thanks for the heads up, I just followed them on Facebook. The more exposure Wildwood's character gets the better. I like how that group also focuses on the homes. So much is being lost up and down the shore in regards to older homes being torn down, LBI is going through similar problems now with the loss of the cape cods and the building of increasingly large commercial properties that always seem to get variances approved. You can't stop change but it can be managed. Just about every new home in Bay Head looks like it fits in. Encourage creativity. Encourage homeowners and buyers to renovate and expand instead of just leveling everything. Maintain set backs. There is always room for compromise.