in business. The massive 1977 fire at Garden State Park's grandstand directly across from the Rickshaw caused extensive damage to the racetrack's gold roofed pagoda, but the Rickshaw was spared from damage. In the 1980s the Rickshaw was stripped of its Asian-styled decor and golden roof, renovated to externally resemble the new Garden State Park grandstand and renamed the Garden Park Hotel. The re-branded hotel was not financially successful and was later closed due to code violations. A plan to convert it into a senior citizen's residence failed, and it was demolished in 2002. A Mercedes-Benz dealership moved to the site in 2006. From their photo postcard (1975): "Route 70 Across from Garden State Race Track The "Shangri-La" of superb hotel living. Maginificent Oriental decor in guest rooms, studios and suites that feature TV, room-controlled air-conditioning and heating, phones. Swimming Pool. Sauna Dry Steam Baths. Solarium. Cocktail Lounge. Gourmet Dining Room. A Temple of Elegance-For Lodgings-For Dining. Telephone Area Code (609) 665-6900" This hotel was a central part of the history of Garden State Park, the Latin Casino, and Golden Triangle, New Jersey. References External links photo 1975 postcard of the lavish Courtyard New Jersey culture History of New Jersey Hotels in New Jersey Cherry Hill, New Jersey Demolished hotels in New Jersey Buildings and structures demolished in 2002