Photos From Wildwood Crest’s Motel District

The eastern side of Wildwood Crest, covering Atlantic and Ocean aveneus, is known as the Motel District. It’s a joy to take a leisurely drive along this stretch, especially in the winter and early spring, when the buildings speak for themselves. These photos were taken on April 15th, 1966. (…Or, was that 2022?) One of

Sea Gull Motel, Part 1

Located right at the edge of Wildwood Proper, and facing the northern edge of Wildwood Crest, Sea Gull Motel features the mid-century aesthetic that is synonymous with Doo Wop City. I, Stella Star, will show photos of my visit to Sea Gull Motel in a future post, but first, this is the first of two

Stella Star’s Among the Cars, Part 3

See Part 1 here. See Part 2 here. I, Stella Star, love strolling through Wildwood in the fall, pretending I own the various cars parked around Pacific Avenue! You can’t prevent a girl from dreaming! These photos were taken on September 24th, 1966. (…Or, was that 2022?) Chrome, turquoise, tail fins, and ladies: a perfect

Stella on the Steps of Pink Cadillac Diner

I’m about to dine at Pink Cadillac Diner. I have my cat-eye glasses on as I enter, so I can read the menu. This photo was taken on April 9th, 1966. (…Or, was that 2022?) I’m on thePink Cadillac Diner’s front steps, located on the intersection of Garfield and Atlantic Avenues. I’m about to have

Photos of Sign Garden and Oceanic

I certainly posted photos of the sign garden before, but you can never have too much of a good thing! These photos were taken along Ocean Avenue, opposite of the Convention Center, on April 23rd, 1966. (…Or, was that 2022?) These signs show some of the establishments of the Doo Wop era that are no

Blue Water with Stella Star

Located in the Deep Crest’s motel district, Blue Water is a cheerful building built around 1964. These photos were taken on July 30th, 1966. (Or, was that 2022?) July and August are very hot here in Doo Wop CIty, so I find some shade underneath a boldly-colored umbrella. The motel’s colors are warm and inviting,like

A Few Photos in Wildwood

I thought I’d just share a pair of photos I took last year. Usually, my husband takes the photographs, but I, Stella Star, went out with the camera on April 9th, 1966. (…Or, was that 2022?) This was while strolling along Spencer Avenue. The Skylark sign, on Atlantic Avenue. All photographs (c) Stella Star. All

Stella Star at Domino’s Pizza, “1926”

Doo Wop City’s Dominos is set in a building with a classy art deco design from the mid-1920s. These pictures weren’t really taken on October 1st, 1926… but I returned to the Age of Doo Wop following my visit to The Race of Gentlemen beach racing event in October 1926, still wearing my flapper outfit!

More Signs (and Another Beach Ball) in Wildwood Crest

In today’s post, I’m sharing some photos taken while driving around Wildwood Crest. These photos were taken on November 19th, 1966. (…Or, was that 2022?) Large concrete beach balls are usually found in public municipal areas of Doo Wop City, but here’s one resting at a private residence! Since this isn’t on public property, I’m

Stella Star visits Ala Kai

I, Stella Star, wore my chartreuse bell-bottomed pant suit to Ala Kai, located in the Deep Crest’s motel district, to meet some friends for a trip to the boardwalk. These photos were taken on October 14th, 1966. (…Or, was that 2022?) Ala Kai, built in 1955, features many of the elements of mid-century architecture seen