Saving the Lampliter Motel sign

The Jonkers were the winning bidders on the west-facing Lampliter Motel sign we rescued from demolition! Pictured is Phil Jonker with the winning prize. Ever since he was a child, his family stayed in the same room in the Wildwood Crest motel every year for the state Firefighters' Convention, because his dad was a firefighter. But in 2021, the motel was suddenly sold and demolished, marking the family's last stay at their home away from home. The Jonkers will display this cherished sign at Erskine Lakes Volunteer Fire Company in Ringwood NJ in memory of Phil Jonker’s late father.

Although we would’ve liked to see the whole motel saved, we are glad a piece of it will live on. Thank you again to Preserving the Wildwoods member Chris Tirri for springing into action to rescue this sign (plus room keys and more) before it was too late.

There’s one more eBay auction for the east-facing Lamplighter sign. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Partners in Preservation, our NONPROFIT umbrella organization. Bid now at https://www.ebay.com/itm/164965886393 and you help fund preservation!

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