Built in 1971, this was a 160 unit motel with what was billed as a large lobby area, restaurant and conference rooms. It was two stories with concrete block construction and a brick veneer. The property was 3.4 acres and zoned CP "Commercial" with 400 feet frontage and a full median cut. The 2007 property taxes were $34,700.00.
My one "connection" to this dive was that back when I was a freshman at FSU this is where my parents stayed the one time they came to Tallahassee. I'd like to be able to say it wasn't such a dive back in 1991, and in truth it was at least a viable joint then, but it still wasn't the Waldorf. And by late 2013 it was pretty much written off and slated for demolition. I was able to get the first set of photos before the actual demo began, and then the second and third batches of pictures while the wrecking balls were flying.
Before we get to the "current" pictures, here's a little background on the old place.
 This picture was found somewhere on the internets and appears to be not too long before the death sentence on the CVI was written. |
 Another picture from the internet and again probably a within a few years of its demise. |
 Based on the state of the pool when I was there I'm actually amazed at how good it looks in these two pictures. |
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 These two pictures must be of the "conference rooms" that are advertised. Not sure when they were taken but I'm guessing most of the decor and furniture was there for the duration of its life, all 43 years. |
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 Another, much older shot of the pool area. This one just feels like the '70's. |
 And probably one of my favorite "found" pictures, the lobby. I so wished I'd gotten over there before it was boarded up to see just how close to this it probably still looked at the end. |
