Paul Goldfinger © Wall Township. November 29, 2018.

The Circus Drive-in fast food restaurant opened in 1954 on Rt. 35 north. Its round structure caught the eye of tourists heading to the shore. After feeding generations of hungry motorists, business began to decline, and the land became more valuable than the restaurant.

1954. Internet photo.

In May, 2018, it was demolished  (except for the sign) despite efforts to save it by local historians.

The land will now be used for retail businesses in an area that already is becoming more congested.

Jay Castelli won the “name that town ” contest. He should contact us regarding his prize with his email address to Blogfinger@verizon.net.

GLENN CLOSE AND PAUL GEMIGNANI   from Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music