Historic Berlin Hotel - Berlin, NJ
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N 39° 47.765 W 074° 55.930
18S E 505807 N 4405127
Victorian hotel built circa 1926, moved to avoid demolition in 2000.
Waymark Code: WM6Z1B
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2009
Views: 3
The Berlin Hotel is the oldest commercial building on Route 30 (The White Horse Pike) between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City, New Jersey. It was built circa 1926. The hotel was used as a stopping point for lodging and food by both road travelers and railroad travelers as the Historic Berlin Railroad Station is nearby.
It was closed in 1997 to be demolished to make way for a new building. In 1998, it was put on the Preservation New Jersey's list of 10 Most Endangered Historic Buildings. Through a grassroots effort, the hotel was saved in December of 1999. This was made possible through a grant, donations, fundraisers, and a group of volunteers to restore the building. In March of 2000, the hotel was moved ½ mile on the same road it originally stood.
The hotel was moved by a professional company. It took 4 hours to move 1/2 mile. The project was spearheaded by the Long-A-Coming Historical Society. It is presently being used by the borough for government offices.
Original Location: N 39° 47.490 W 074° 55.810
How it was moved: Wheels / Dolly / Truck
Type of move: Inside City
Building Status: Public
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