Chateau Bleu, One of Wildwood’s Remaining Doo-Wop Motels, Threatened with Demolition
Jersey Digs, Darren Tobia, March 19, 2025
The Wildwoods became known in the midcentury for their quirky motels and rock-and-roll music venues. But what remains of that history has been vanishing due to the demolition of its most beloved landmarks. More than 200 so-called doo-wop motels are gone.
The latest motel that could be lost is the Chateau Bleu, with its heart-shaped swimming pool. Built in 1959, it is one of only two motels in the Wildwoods listed on the National Register.
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