The Wildwoods Construction Update - Oct 2022

[@sasz2107]

I remember when what is now called the Ocean View was known as the Admiral East. That was in the 80s and early 90s. Not sure when it changed names, but that place was built in the early 60s I believe, like most of the hotels right around there. Things are so different there now. There was a major rebuilding there in the 2002 - 2005 time period, where a lot of the hotels were converted to condos. It didn't look at all like what I remembered from the early 90s in 2005. I haven't been back there in 9 years, so I can't imagine how different it must be now.

[@josephplatania5593]

Thanks. I love the shore and can’t wait to go and eat some of the best pizza ever !!!!

[@fredburi3333]

With all these new places where everyone going to park

[@geraldhague6170]

The fmly dlr looks. Like the old rite aide

[@priscilla7397]

My family built and owned the Royal Court Motel 1950s-1990s. It was the first motel in Wildwood, Crest, and North Wildwood to have a deck pool. Also the first motel to have a large neon lights on the roof. Originally the sign was on the roof of phase II section where the ground pool is located. When phase III was built on the corner of Atlantic and Baker the sign was moved to that roof. In the 50s and 60s the motel had the carribean lights. Motel was painted white with aqua trim. Original Mickey Mouse club came to the Shore Theater. Hunt kept it hush hush no one knew only those inside the theater. After the sing along they boarded their bus and were gone. Great memories of Wildwood. Enjoy your videos. Your videos are historical. I wish someone had done the same back in the hey day.

[@heatherruxton4527]

My grandparents owned the Monaco Motel! Basically neighbors to the Royal Court on Baker. They owned it from the early 80’s until 2007, I believe.

[@priscilla7397]

I knew the Monaco family who built the Monaco Motel, Caprice Motel, Nova Motel. Very nice family. The senior Monaco's were from Italy.

[@roxanagonzalez4928]

Our family has been going to Wildwood for the past 42 years, our kids are following the tradition. Thank you for all the updates, you do an amazing job, thanks. We hope to meet you one day

[@conniemccollam2605]

Love Wildwood too. We have been going for over 55 years as a family , now daughter drives us along with our grown granddaughters. Rent a van & we're off. We have a 7 hr drive, just east of Pittsburgh. Love Joey's videos.

[@rondaiuto]

I thought the 5 phase boardwalk project included the North Wildwood portion.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

hey, the Wildwood Boardwalk reconstruction project has nothing to do with the North Wildwood portions

[@loganinnis3117]

I know young dudes videos of Wildwood but can you try to go to Fort Myers beach and do a update what’s going on there please 😇👏

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Hey. I don’t have any trips to Fort Myers anytime soon.

[@loganinnis3117]

@@WildwoodVideoArchive if you ever do get trips to Florida Fort Myers beach section because Fort Myers Beach was my vacation zone after that hurricane went through it’s just sad to see it like it is

[@srockisinthehouse]

what is happening across from the Rio Grande Wawa, its like 2 blocks of construction equipment

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

nothing as of yet

[@anthonyvaughn6864]

Hi I discovered a cute bar named “spill the wine” on Atlantic and Young’s I think. You should do a piece on it.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

hey, thanks for the suggestion. We touched on that place in many of our articles and videos already on this channel. Thank you though

[@josephperez4524]

I didn't notice anyone comment on the ghostly object that went across the screen just at the water line around 3:47 to 3:51 of the video. Great update but i'd like to know what that thing was.

[@ajmc5]

Where are the guest for the Hotel/Motel supposed to park their vehicles?

[@mikefoley4967]

The old Trinity townhomes/condos should of already been up for sale. I’m thinking they were all spoken for before a shovel went into the ground. Usually projects of this size need sales to help pay for the construction.

[@thisisus1842]

Thanks for the update! 😀Any updates on Rita's Cold Cut?

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

hey, yes we did a few updates and articles about the new place over the summer

[@rick3747]

My only issue with visting the Wildwoods is there are too many condos today. No reason to knock down so many of those awesome 1950s/1960s Doo Wop motels. Bigger is not always better.... Sure, there must be some change but not everyone wants to buy or rent a condo at the shore. A room for a few nights at the Crusader, Fleurs, Adventurer or similar is just fine for many of us who have been visiting the Wildwoods since the 1970s.

[@jacksoneells5962]

That beach erosion is crazy

[@dozermand6ify]

what is the status on the Lamplighter property at wildwood crest?

[@Wildwoodenthusiast]

Hopefully moreys adds something new this off season 🤞🏻

[@randyfortnite1039]

Ha that's a good joke they are not gonna add a new ride for a few years or ever but what they really need is a new peir

[@ab11prodz.]

maybe that wooden coaster that keeps getting pushed back?

[@tinylilmiget]

@@ab11prodz. what do you mean? the great white stays in the same place since 1995

[@ab11prodz.]

@@tinylilmiget there was gonna be another wooden coaster placed where the golden nugget was. It was scheduled to be built in 2010, but kept getting pushed back. some enthusiasts might think it would never been built unfortunately, but check out "The Wildwood Coaster We NEVER Got!" for more information, I just wanna see what it looks like. Hope that helps :)

[@tinylilmiget]

@@ab11prodz. i thought you meant something else. i know about that coaster but realistically that will never happen. old hunts peir will stay as a storage pier always.

[@dansmith5730]

childhood beach still half mile to water lol

[@braxton548]

Why does nw have the most beach erosion of the wildwoods?

[@jdrstvnbk]

Thanks for the updates, and all the work you and Julia do for the channel!

[@conniemccollam2605]

Thanks for the update Joey. You surely work hard to keep up informed. Enjoy these so much. A shout out to Julia. Take care.

[@Mike-ys7rh]

Thanks Joey!

[@ralphfernandez4231]

What ever happened to Bins

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

It’s still there

[@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

Great update and thanks for the view of the seawall and beach erosion. Looking forward to the new ornaments!

[@peterb464]

That’s not a sewer pipe that’s a storm drain completely different fyi

[@daveyoder9231]

You're absolutely right, but many places call them both sewers, storm sewers, for rainwater street drainage, or sanitary sewers, the latter meaning untreated wastewater pipes. Wasn't too many years ago when shore towns used to dump raw sewage through outfall pipes straight into the ocean or back bays.

[@andyh5822]

Great video Joey! Thanks for all your education that you give your viewers and the updating you do when we can't be down in Wildwood. The city of Wildwood and North Wildwood do a lot of work every year to give us a great Wildwood. Please say hi to Julia for us and always remember I stand with Ukraine.

[@Schmoopita]

So that development of townhouses looks similar to the Wildwood Square development on Oak and Schellenger. I own there and love it. We have a pool, outdoor shower, grills, fountains and a nice courtyard.

[@MarkMatthewsNJ]

The recent real estate market changes... so unprecedented. those townhomes are gonna sell no matter what but ONE YEAR AGO interest rates were 2.2% and now over 7%. If this were done a year ago there would be a line of people to buy. Real Estate agents may have to work a little to sell these places. ha

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Im with you on that. By the time they come on the market in November, the secondary market will be colder

[@billdaddario8800]

Thanks Joey & Julia. Another great video. These updates help to keep those of us, that don't get down there as often as we would like, stay informed.

[@donnafromnyc]

You are not kidding about the North Wildwood beach erosion. It extends further south than the Pavilion area with whole sections closed off today But the surfers were out in force.

[@denisejackson8485]

Do they have elevators?

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Hey, elevators on which project?

[@denisejackson8485]

@@WildwoodVideoArchive the new townhouses

[@joanneberes7422]

Hi Joey, thanks for all you do enjoy watching your updates. Can you check on the OCEANIC construction and their updates for parking lot.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Hey. No update on that property as of yet. I was just there. I’m told no changes as of yet

[@redrubyslippers8284]

Great updates Joey!! Thanks!!😊

[@lizvalentine7983]

Love seeing these videos about Wildwood.

[@allenpedrick6502]

Awesome update!!!!

[@dianetheodore2380]

Thank you For The Updates Keep Up The Great Work

[@curdy22]

What's going on in the Crest with the former Lampliter Oceanside Resort space? Are the oceanside rooms that were not demolished up for rent or turned condo??

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

I was told going for rent but that was a few months back

[@kellyhobbs6597]

Is there a new # for the remaining rooms that weren't demolished? We stayed at the Lamplighter for years, what a heartbreak😔

[@daveyoder9231]

Joey, thanks for the update. A couple things: 1. What is planned now the J-1 housing plan fell through for the "guest workers"? 2. How did the wiring upgrade for electric transmission go? 3. Any background on why the J-1 housing turned into an unpleasant looking hotel? Thanks again for your work!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

hey! Some quick answers . 1. There is no plan but moreys did purchased two building to help 2. which electric project? the ACE one? Is so they are done in Wildwood/West Wildwood 3. money

[@daveyoder9231]

@@WildwoodVideoArchive Thanks! The electric project was the ACE mainline reroute through the back bays, with the helicopters, etc. So that's done for the Wildwoods? Quick work if so. BTW, I really appreciated the 5G when I was down in August. Thanks again!

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

@@daveyoder9231 yea, that was a quick in and out project for ACE. :-)

[@jimgeegmail]

Many guest workers were at the Cozy Crest on Rambler this summer. They were great neighbors actually; quiet and no trouble at all. I don't know where they will be or what is happening with Cozy Crest but understand that the goal is to convert interior to condos.

[@DJDTHTRP]

I know the previous owners of the Golden Rail Motel on 17th sold to Montego Bay across the street, and I heard that in the off-season they're going in to fix or remove and replace since a number of things inside the rooms and structure are rather dated. Even with that, the structure is old enough in construction to be a Faraday cage so getting internet and cell reception is rather difficult if not near the front of the rooms. I doubt there will be much to look into for that as part of an update, but I just know it's happening.

[@MaryannT518]

First off thank u for what u do! But it’s not clear what happened to the Windward? Insurance company? Like this? Devastated? what happened?

[@bobjoe3810]

Why didn't you talk about the bridge they are planing to build for that new hotel on Pacific Ave? They are suppose to build a walking bridge from the old bank to the new hotel/motel. It was discussed in the zoning meeting when they switch it from housing to a hotel.

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

hey, in reviewing the public notices I never seen anything mentioning a bridge. I'll have to stop by city hall

[@edde333]

Awesome video! Lovin the updates brother. And I see Julia has been working on those camera skills. Fantastic job. Can't wait to see the boardwalk video. Love ya brother and tell the wife I said hello 👋

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Juli has been killing it! She is my exclusive producer!! Hope you are staying safe and sound!

[@mess466]

joey, love your videos and your wife is adorable. she did a video with you I believe it was the last days of the piers before they close. she and you were strolling on the pier and she had the most adorable cross body purse. it was tubular and was very high near her shoulders. could you ask her what brand that was. thank you and keep the videos coming. my parents brought us to wildwood since the 60's I brought my family and my son brings his family every summer. we were there at the beginning of august. i still love it but sincerely miss the doo wop atmosphere. thank you so much. barbara

[@deborahordynowicz2077]

I like the seagull and tram car where can I get them! Good update thanks again. Still blows my mind so many condos😢

[@pamelasmith514]

What are they doing at Marvis?

[@daveherzfeld3315]

How many more people do you think they can pack into that town?? They pack em in, then scream about the traffic ??? What do you think is going to happen??No thank you!

[@leahrafferty8330]

Any word on the Singapore Hotel coming along?

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Hey. That’s been completed since last May

[@leahrafferty8330]

@@WildwoodVideoArchive oh ok cool are there anything pics of it?

[@mcbainhvac]

What wood are they going to use? Will it be the wood that was ordered last year that didn't make the shipment date?

[@WildwoodVideoArchive]

Hey yes

[@michaelgrasso5843]

I will never be staying in that new hotel. My parents owned a condo across the street from the new construction on magnolia ave for over a decade, and my grandfather was born and raised in wildwood crest, I know the area super well, such a disappointment to see such a heinous, bland, building be approved by the city council....so out of character for the surrounding architecture. thumbs down from this third generation community member.

[@kathymahon335]

Both properties on Glenwood and Schellenger/Pacific Aves look terrible! Glenwood looks like row homes and Schellenger looks like a prison! How the City of Wildwood approved these properties is baffling! ☹️

[@victorf8577]

Agree. looks like a slum in the making. Those buildings are just not Wildwood or beach-like. Looks like Camden or Newark housing projects.

[@kevinkern4661]

🙂

[@donnafromnyc]

That hotel on Pacific still looks like J-1 housing. Ugly as a hotel.

[@FredFedak]

I've got to chime in. I luv your updates, but your putting your hand in the frame, and worse, pointing to things, you are talking about, I find extremely annoying. There is no reason to point your finger, just point your camera. We'll see it.

[@PhillyCYOSports]

This town does too much construction, not enough preservation.

[@ruthlong6876]

👍🙏❤️😎🤗🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@pamelasmith514]

What are they doing at Marvis?