Photograph March, 2003: Courtesy of Bob Venditti

Photograph 2003: Courtesy of Phil Edwards

Photograph march, 2003: Courtesy of Bob Venditti

Photograph: Courtesy of Phil Edwards

Photograph march, 2003: Courtesy of Bob Venditti

Photographs 2005: Courtesy ofBryan Gruszka

Unfortunately change caught up with the former Motor Lodge in early 2004. Save for the shape of the Gate Lodge's roof and its terrific 1960s cupola and weathervane (albeit painted red, white, and blue), the rest of the property was smothered in paint and stucco.