Philadelphia Inquirer: In Jim Crow New Jersey, this Wildwood hotel was a haven for Black travelers

Taylor Henry
Jul 19, 2024
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Updated: Jul 24, 2024

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 Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano, Taylor Henry of the Wildwood Historical Society, and Pary Tell of Preserving the Wildwoods."

https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/elfra-court-motel-wildwood-historic-marker-20240718.html

https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/business/wildwood-elfra-court-motel/article_e939d35e-4515-11ef-b682-c7291bbbe5ca.html

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