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Vacancy
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 06/15/2007 - 9:40pm.
Fireworks not!
Submitted by jimmylee42 on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 2:37pm.
At first, I thought fireworks were pictured going off above the roof line of the motel. Of course looking at the daylight picture it beomes clear that you are looking at a palm tree lighted.
More memories of Wildwood
Submitted by Mattie on Wed, 02/27/2008 - 2:16am.
Makes me wonder if the bright-pink Flamingo Motel is still operating in Wildwood. That was a fun place for college students back in the '80s. (Don't ask me how I know!)
Oh, yes, me too! I miss the
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 11:56am.
Oh, yes, me too! I miss the old Wildwood.
Before and After
Submitted by Anonymous and Tipsy on Mon, 06/18/2007 - 10:27pm.
Wouldn't it be funny if there was a little red tricycle at the bottom of the deep end... and the guy in dress shoes still reclining beside the pool
Vacancy
Submitted by Ron on Sat, 06/16/2007 - 4:59pm.
Reminds of Wildwood NJ before the property values went up
Pretty, indeed.
Submitted by Kristy on Sat, 06/16/2007 - 12:59pm.
And so inviting!
(Even though I can't look at a motel pool at night without thinking of Clark Griswold in _Vacation_...)
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