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[ContessaAnisha]

From the AC Press today...

Preservation effort offers tour of Wildwoods architecture
By TRUDI GILFILLIAN Staff Writer, [phone]
Published: Friday, September 1, 2006

WILDWOOD — Preservationists, historians and everyday fans of the Wildwoods have been invited to take part in a sort of urban safari this fall.

But instead of plains teeming with wildlife, this safari will highlight bright neon signs, jutting roof lines and plastic palm trees.

The endangered species on this tour? The island's collection of 1950s and 1960s-era motels.

The motels were named to Preservation New Jersey's 2005 list of the state's 10 Most Endangered Historic Sites. Then, the National Trust for Historic Preservation added the motels to its 2006 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

“We thought it was an appropriate time to take people on the tour and highlight what's happening in the Wildwoods,” said Swathy Keshavamurthy of Preservation New Jersey.

Rest of story at: www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/capemay/story/6709385p-6579417c.html

[Doowopper]

Very good. The more people, especially those interested in Preservation, that see the Wildwoods, and the not so sugar coated happenings, the better. The more exposure the motels get the better oof they are, and the DWPL's efforts.

[fuzzyscorpio]

Very happy to see this. Thanks Anisha.