Past Early Doo Wop Spots in the Wildwoods

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Wingate Motel

305 E. Rio Grande Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260

(609) 522-7412

The history of the Wingate property is one of the most dramatic in the island's history, at least in terms of physical transformation. Originally a small one-story motor court owned and operated by the Wingate family, the motel was expanded several times over the years. By the turn of the 21st Century, however, the property was tired and apparently on its last legs. It was rescued by the Morey Organization, which transformed it into the Starlux, the sparkling entity that ushered in the era of "Neo" Doo Wop in the Wildwoods.

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- Updated: (Jun. 2, 2008) By: Al Alven

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Shore Theater

3511 Atlantic Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260

Renowned for its classic Art Deco facade and prominent location on bustling Atlantic Ave., the Shore opened as a single-screen theater in the fall of 1939. Three decades later, it became a twin theater; it would eventually become part of the 'Shore 4' complex along with its next door neighbor, the Blaker Theater. For the bulk of its nearly six-decade existence, the Shore was considered the premier movie theater in the Wildwoods.

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- Updated: (Jun. 2, 2008) By: Al Alven

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Se-Wil Motel

331 E. 16th Ave.
North Wildwood, NJ 08260

Originally a small motor court, the Se-Wil would undergo several name changes throughout its history. The motel was also known as Kelly's, Bates and, finally, the Lighthouse.

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- Updated: (Jun. 2, 2008) By: Al Alven

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