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6ABC: Tram car restoration
December 22, 2025 https://www.instagram.com/reels/DSnzjU7jpFj/
Taylor Henry
Dec 27, 20251 min read
WMMR: Wildwood Historical Society Seeks Funds for Tram Car No. 8 Restoration
December 15, 2025 Taylor Henry, president of the Wildwood Historical Society, explained the tram car's cultural significance and the community value of preserving this iconic symbol in a Cape May County Herald report . https://wmmr.com/2025/12/15/wildwood-historical-society-seeks-funds-for-tram-car-no-8-restoration/
Taylor Henry
Dec 18, 20251 min read
NBC: Iconic Jersey Shore tramcar rescued, to be restored for museum
December 18, 2025 "We just wanted to get it and make sure it was safe," Wildwood Historical Society president Taylor Henry said. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/historic-tramcar-saved-to-be-restored-wildwood-history-museum-new-jersey-shore/4319889/
Taylor Henry
Dec 18, 20251 min read
CMC Herald: Retired Tram Car Gets New Lease on Life at the Wildwood Historical Society
December 17, 2025 “The tram cars hold a special place in the hearts of Wildwood residents and visitors," said historical society president Taylor Henry. "We're thrilled to have the opportunity to preserve one and share it with the community. The calendars make a great gift and support a wonderful cause." https://www.capemaycountyherald.com/community/retired-tram-car-gets-new-lease-on-life-at-the-wildwood-historical-society-1a3370c1/
Taylor Henry
Dec 17, 20251 min read
PhillyVoice: Help restore a piece of Wildwood Boardwalk history: Fundraiser underway to save retired tram car
December 16, 2025 Money raised by the Wildwood Historical Society will cover the engine's restoration along with the costs to transport the tram car and create the display for it at the museum. There's also the expensive problem of getting the tram inside the historical society's building: Henry told the Cape May County Herald the entrances to the museum are not big enough to fit the tram car. https://www.phillyvoice.com/wildwood-tram-car-fundraiser-historical-society-new-je
Taylor Henry
Dec 16, 20251 min read
92.5 XTU: Wildwood Historical Society Seeks Funds for Tram Car No. 8 Restoration
December 15, 2025 Taylor Henry, president of the Wildwood Historical Society, explained the tram car's cultural significance and the community value of preserving this iconic symbol in a Cape May County Herald report . https://925xtu.com/2025/12/15/wildwood-historical-society-seeks-funds-for-tram-car-no-8-restoration/
Taylor Henry
Dec 16, 20251 min read
Wildwood 365 - Retired Tram Car gets new lease on life: Museum launches fundraising campaign to preserve iconic Jersey Shore treasure
December 1, 2025 "The tram cars hold a special place in the hearts of Wildwood residents and visitors," said historical society president Taylor Henry. "We're thrilled to have the opportunity to preserve one and share it with the community. The calendars make a great gift and support a wonderful cause." https://wildwood365.blogspot.com/2025/12/retired-tram-car-gets-new-lease-on-life
Taylor Henry
Dec 9, 20251 min read
CMC Herald: Saving a Wildwood Tram Car From the Junkyard
December 7, 2025 “Rob and I asked our board what they thought about this,” Henry said. “We thought they would be hesitant because it’s such a huge project, but everybody on the board agreed: We need to save this car no matter what.” https://capemaycountyherald.com/article/saving-a-wildwood-tram-car-from-the-junkyard/
Taylor Henry
Dec 8, 20251 min read
CMC Herald: As the Wildwoods Change, Architectural Preservation Still Matters
August 11, 2025 Over time, those memories can fade—the buildings are the only things left that remember. Taylor added, “It’s the closest...
Taylor Henry
Sep 11, 20251 min read
NJ.com: Iconic Jersey Shore doo-wop motel will be replaced by homes
Mar. 20, 2025 The motel benefited from a development boom in the Wildwoods in the 1950s, when the Garden State Parkway became a popular...
Taylor Henry
Mar 20, 20251 min read
NBC Philadelphia: Fight intensifies over saving historic Jersey Shore motel
March 19, 2025 https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/fight-intensifies-over-saving-historic-jersey-shore-motel/4138991/
Taylor Henry
Mar 19, 20251 min read
Jersey Digs: Chateau Bleu, One of Wildwood’s Remaining Doo-Wop Motels, Threatened with Demolition
March 19, 2025 Taylor Henry, president of the Wildwood Historical Society, said that another alternative would be to preserve buildings,...
Taylor Henry
Mar 19, 20251 min read
CBS News: New Jersey nonprofit pushes to save Chateau Bleu Motel in North Wildwood
March 18, 2025 "Not only is the shore losing historic buildings, but we're also losing hotel rooms. Houses are indeed ratables, but a...
Taylor Henry
Mar 19, 20251 min read
Press of Atlantic City: Wildwood history calendars available
Oct 5, 2024 “The Wildwood Historical Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing our city’s fascinating history,” said society...
Taylor Henry
Oct 6, 20241 min read
Press of Atlantic City: Wildwood's Al Brannen remembered for humor, love of historical society, keeping officials ‘on our toes’
Aug 12, 2024 "Even when he wasn't commissioner or president of the historical society, he was still present at both things, at City...
Taylor Henry
Aug 12, 20241 min read
Rowan Magazine: Proudly honoring exceptional alumni
Summer 2024 "In five years since graduating from the writing arts program, Taylor Henry is an established author, radio host, historical...
Taylor Henry
Aug 8, 20241 min read
Cape May County Herald: "Historical Sign Honors First Black-Owned Wildwood Motel"
July 28, 2024 "A historical marker was placed recently in front of the building that was the first Black-owned and -operated motel in...
Taylor Henry
Jul 30, 20241 min read
Philadelphia Inquirer: In Jim Crow New Jersey, this Wildwood hotel was a haven for Black travelers
July 18, 2024 "The plaque will be dedicated Thursday by Bruce Harris, a retired Ph.D. chemist and the grandson of the Fosters, along with...
Taylor Henry
Jul 19, 20241 min read
Philadelphia Inquirer: "New Jersey spoils the fun at Remedee Coffee | Down the Shore"
🤔 Where was Taylor? Wildwood historian Taylor Henry, thinks this photo of Taylor Swift on the beach on display in Stone Harbor’s Museum...
Taylor Henry
Jun 28, 20241 min read
Rowan Today: "Alumni Association hosts second annual awards program for exceptional graduates"
May 23, 2024 "Honorees included Under 40 Award recipients Julia Giacoboni ’09; Dr. Christina Requa ’12; Dr. Tara Marie Beck ’19; and...
Taylor Henry
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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