#Then and now

[deadmotelsusa]

Another February means more dead honeymoon hotels. 💘

For the last few years, I’ve been researching and sharing about these forgotten motels, hotels and resorts. Every year - just when I thought I already knew it all - I learn more, explore a new place and discover new dead honeymoon lore. Before I share some new spots, I want to go back to one of my OG favorites: Pocono Gardens Lodge.

Today, all that’s left of the original resort is a foundation of the outdoor pool and a few dilapidated concrete pillars. While walking through the property, you would never be able to tell what was here less than 20 years ago.

So let’s go back to 2006, the year before the abandoned property was destroyed by fire. It had already been closed for 6 years at that point. The honeymoon era was in a swift decline. The hotel’s original pink exterior had been repainted and covered in graffiti. Both pools had been filled in with dirt. Each suite - once so vibrant and gaudy - now in disrepair from vandals. Each heart tub - having long served its purpose - now awaiting inevitable destruction.

[sheslikealostflower]

Sunday Night Heat: Mar. 19, 2000 Royal Rumble: Feb. 1, 2025

[faithinlouisfuture]

then and now 😮‍💨

[braedenhales]

THEN&NOW+TED LASSO REBECCA WELTON&KELLEY JONES

[sunshineandlyrics]

Louis was replicating his childhood hairstyle with Lottie at Glastonbury, 28 June 2024.

[srldesigns6277]

He Made It.

[louispalooza]

something something about night changing

[thebus1boys]

Harry in Italy: then and now

[louisupdates]

Louis Tomlinson at Formula One Monte Carlo 2016 and Formula One Italian Grand Prix 2024 - eight years apart. via t91loupics

[2tiedships2]

Some things never change. 

2012 || 2023

[guardianjameslight]

From a supporting character to the star of his own movie. It's honestly impressive.

[deadmotelsusa]

The Moon Motel of Howell, New Jersey, pictured in 1985 and 2023

[sheslikealostflower]

FINISH THE STORY 2014 → 2024

[faithinlouisfuture]

I WAS LUCKY ONCE, I COULD BE LUCKY AGAIN

- transition idea (x)

[braedenhales]

THEN&NOW+TED LASSO REBBECA WELTON&TED LASSO