Any hope to truly preserve the classic Doo Wop feel of the Wildwoods, which is much of what first attracted entertainers and working families to the island decades ago, is likely long gone, preservation experts fear.
The only thing better than the iconic 1950s and 60s-era motels in Wildwood Crest are the glorious neon signs at those inns that act as beacons to not only today's vacationers but also to days gone by.
Beach maintenance, boardwalk renovations plus an coming minimum wage increase all need to be funded, according to the mayors of Wildwood, North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest.