Condotels: Preserving Motels Via Adaptive Reuse

Taylor Henry

When a motel is converted to a condotel, it is spared from demolition and instead adaptive reused for a new purpose. Often, sadly, the conversion results in the loss of original signage and theming. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Many condotels maintain their historic elements, setting a standard for preservation of Doo Wop achitecture. The Lollipop Condo Motel, the Astronaut Motel, the Carriage Stop and the Cara Mara are some great examples.

If you are a developer planning a motel-to-condo conversion, please hold onto the features that make your building special! Keep those signs and facades. And pick up a copy of “How to Doo Wop” from the Doo Wop Preservation League (The Wildwoods, NJ)

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