The Manor Hotel

[Al Alven]

Does anyone have any specific information on this legendary Wildwoods institution?

Here's what I know...

- It was (by far) the largest hotel with the most accomodations in the Wildwoods during the first half of the 20th Century.

- It was located on Surf Ave. in North Wildwood, between 24th & 25th Streets -- the location of the Hawaiian Rumble Mini Golf & Pancake House today (although, not for long, apparently).

Now here's what I'm sketchy on...

- I'm not sure when the Manor disappeared. I've heard various stories about the hotel eventually being destroyed by fire, and being replaced by an establishment called the Manor Bar (which, also, perished in a fire, I believe).

Now, was the Manor Bar a part of the hotel, or a completely seperate entity that was built after the hotel was destroyed? Either way, does anyone know how long the Manor Bar existed, and whether or not anything else occupied the location prior to the Hawaiian Rumble?

Any info on this legendary hotel would be greatly appreciated!

[JerseyDigger29]

alalven said:

Does anyone have any specific information on this legendary Wildwoods institution?

Here's what I know...

- It was (by far) the largest hotel with the most accomodations in the Wildwoods during the first half of the 20th Century.

- It was located on Surf Ave. in North Wildwood, between 24th & 25th Streets -- the location of the Hawaiian Rumble Mini Golf & Pancake House today (although, not for long, apparently).

Now here's what I'm sketchy on...

- I'm not sure when the Manor disappeared. I've heard various stories about the hotel eventually being destroyed by fire, and being replaced by an establishment called the Manor Bar (which, also, perished in a fire, I believe).

Now, was the Manor Bar a part of the hotel, or a completely seperate entity that was built after the hotel was destroyed? Either way, does anyone know how long the Manor Bar existed, and whether or not anything else occupied the location prior to the Hawaiian Rumble?

Any info on this legendary hotel would be greatly appreciated!

Al - During research for my planned book on the Wildwoods (going from begining of WW II to end of Vietnam War) I saw ads in the museum for entertainers at the Manor dating back to early WW II, I think. I'd have to recheck my records.

Off the top of my head, I'd say that the Manor was one of the top hot spots on the entire island. This doesn't completely answer your question but I hope it helps.

Thom

[crazyaboutwildwood]

Thom, Wildwood is in need of a new book on there wonderful history. I hope it comes out soon. Any idea when? Anyway, good luck with it!

[Al Alven]

Thanks, Thom. Every little bit of info helps, especially in trying to recreate the memory of these great old institutions.

Sure sounds like the Manor was one hell of a place!

The book idea sounds interesting also. Please keep us updated!

[anglesea]

The Manor Bar was located on the 26th Avenue side of the current property. I don't know how long it existed. I was told that the existing building is the first floor of the old Wildwood Manor.

We rented on 24th St. for several summers. The owner of the Sun Haven Motel liked to talk about the "old days."

[FlyinGN]

I distinctly remember the manor fire Al. It was in the mid 60's. It was grained in my memory as a child.
I found this. I cannot remember if this is what it looked like tho. Its on the bottom right..

www.thedukeofmusic.com/ gallery-4.htm

[beachrat]

Here's a pic of The Wildwood Manor from "The Wildwoods in Vintage Postcards" (a very cool book, btw!)

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The article goes on to say that the hotel had 200 rooms and 50 baths. Woodrow Wilson stayed here 4 times. The hotel was destroyed by fire in 1968.

Looks like a fabulous place.

[hulk007]

Looks like one of those giant hotels Spring Lake had in the late teens, early twenties.