Monthly Archives: October 2014

Howard Johnson’s, Asbury Park, NJ

Posted on October 28, 2014 by midcenturymundane

This unique Howard Johnson’s Restaurant dates to 1962, and was a more unusual sight compared to HoJo’s typical peaked roof and weathervane design. It is unclear if this was done by go-to architects, Rufus Nims and Karl Koch. The building’s fortunes … Continue reading →

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Empress Hotel, Asbury Park, NJ

Posted on October 21, 2014 by midcenturymundane

The Empress Hotel is a well-known landmark on the Asbury Park boardwalk. Originally built in 1961, the hotel has great mid-century details including the signature signage. Like the Asbury Park waterfront in general, the Empress followed the general decline of … Continue reading →

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Salvation Army, Bedford-Stuyvesant, NYC

Posted on October 7, 2014 by midcenturymundane

I came across this Salvation Army building in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood recently. According to the cornerstone, it dates from 1965, but I don’t know much else. It is a multipurpose space with a utilitarian design. There is little exterior design … Continue reading →

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