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The people of the Garden State have spoken- at 217 votes (as of midnight last night, when the poll officially closed) the Wildwoods, with outstanding boardwalks, thrilling amusements, and one of the world s  most intact collections of mid-twentieth century resort architecture, is New Jersey s favorite heritage tourism destination!
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Wildwood s outstanding collection of mid-twentieth cheapest car rentals in italy century architecture, particularly motels,  is a direct cheapest car rentals in italy result of this, as is Wildwood s secure spot in the memories of baby boomers across the northeast as THE Jersey Shore vacation destination of their childhood.
The Wildwoods earned additional recognition in mid-twentieth century popular culture. Both The Twist and Rock Around the Clock were first performed in the Wildwoods, where many popular musicians of that era had summer gigs. Although most of the popular venues of the time are long gone, the Wildwoods place in rock-and-roll history is assured. cheapest car rentals in italy This history even earned the area a place on this year s list of 50 Authentic American Experiences 2009, published by TIME magazine.
The Wildwoods is an interesting case study in heritage tourism because that heritage is largely cheapest car rentals in italy unprotected. The Wildwoods Doo Wop motels were included on PNJ s 2005 list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Sites in New Jersey, and  subsequently, on the National Trust for Historic Preservation s 11 Most Endangered list in 2006. Today, demolition of these one-of-a-kind examples of 1950s and 1960s roadside architecture cheapest car rentals in italy for replacement with contemporary condos continues at an alarming rate. The Doo Wop Preservation League,  a non-profit  dedicated to raising awareness of the Wildwoods unique place in mid-century architectural history, is working hard to educate the public and encourage respect for and admiration of the area s Doo-Wop architecture.They offer tours, lectures, and mid-century themed events throughout the summer months.
The area s pre-Doo Wop history is not forgotten. Attractions such as the George F. Boyer Historical Museum , the J. Thompson Baker House,  and the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (a close second in our heritage tourism contest results) recognize the earlier history of the Wildwoods and engage the public in this piece of the Wildwoods story.
Congratulations to our winner and all of our nominees, and thanks to everyone who participated cheapest car rentals in italy in the contest! In addition, cheapest car rentals in italy PNJ would like to express our sincere thanks to our generous prize package donors, without whom this contest would not have been possible: Leith Hall , one of Cape May s premiere historic inns, and Cucina Rosa , one of the area s best Italian restaurants!
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