One of the first A-frame Gate Lodges, New Castle's was recognized as a new feature for Motor Lodges back in 1957.

A new feature of the Motor Lodges is the Gate Lodge pictured here. This building has a modern pitched roof covered with the famous orange tile that has made Howard Johnson restaurants Landmarks to the American public for thirty years. the Gate Lodge houses the registration desk, office, and lobby of the Motor Lodge.

While most of the New Castle complex has been demolished the Gate Lodge remained standing in 2003.