page_title: National Trust for Historic Preservation
section_title: Historic Hotels of America
hierarchical_section_title: National Trust for Historic Preservation / Programs / Historic Hotels of America
caption_attribution_description: English: Caribbean Motel on NRHP since August 24, 2005. At 5600 Ocean Ave. in Wildwood Crest (south of Wildwood), New Jersey in Cape May County. Built 1958 in a distinctive modern (Las Vegas? Jetsons?) style, aka Googie style, or locally "Doo-Wop". See also "Chateau Bleu" for another example of this style nearby.
context_page_description: The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a privately funded, nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., that works in the field of historic preservation in the United States. The member-supported organization was founded in 1949 by congressional charter to support the preservation of America’s diverse historic buildings, neighborhoods, and heritage through its programs, resources, and advocacy.
context_section_description: The National Trust for Historic Preservation created Historic Hotels of America in 1989, with 32 charter members. Historic Hotels of America identifies hotels that have maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity. As of June 5, 2015, the program includes over 260 members in 44 states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  To be included in the program, hotels must be at least 50 years old; designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; and recognized as having historic significance.
caption: The Caribbean Motel in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, listed in the National Register of Historic Places[26]
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