Mahwah, NJ – At 7:41 am, the Mahwah Sheraton Hotel – A fixture of business conferences, late night parties, and many 1990’s proms for Rockland County high school Seniors, came tumbling down by controlled implosion.
The line of the morning, that drew laughs immediately after the implosion: “Now do it again!”
The event was live streamed on the Mahwah Township website. Attendance was tightly controlled to avoid accidents or injury – glass from the hotel was not removed, and privately, safety officials and emergency service representatives voiced concern over the radius of safety, surrounding the implosion site.
However, the event was still watched by some local news organizations with press credentials, as well as onlookers from several locations further away from the private property. The livestream garnered 5.1k views starting at approximately 7:15 am in the morning.
Hal Keshner, a renowned local jazz and big band musician, provided this footage to Rockland News:
Parties, Conferences and Late Night Memories Since 1987
The Sheraton Crossroads Hotel, a prominent fixture on the New Jersey skyline since 1987, was demolished this morning in a controlled implosion. The 22-story, 225-room hotel, known for its gleaming glass façade and strategic location at the intersection of Routes 17 and 287, had been a landmark for travelers and locals alike.
Throughout its history, the Sheraton Crossroads Hotel hosted numerous events, including weddings, conferences, and social gatherings. Its expansive 23,773 square feet of meeting space made it a preferred venue for corporate events and community functions.
The hotel’s closure in December 2023 marked the end of its operational life, leading to plans for redevelopment of the site. Numerous outlets reported in early 2025 that the area would become one of the east coast’s most exciting and lucrative attractions…a warehouse storage facility.
The demolition, scheduled for 7:30 a.m., was executed with precision at 7:40 am. The entire implosion – bringing down the full structure lasted approximately 30 seconds – probably still a longer duration than most 1990’s high school seniors may have been able to stand up, at the post-prom afterparty.
Authorities implemented extensive safety measures, including road closures and traffic halts on nearby highways, to ensure public safety during the implosion.
In just 48 seconds, thirty-nine years of parties, conferences late night parties, and probably a few oopsies…came crashing down.
As the dust settles, the community reflects on the Sheraton Crossroads Hotel’s legacy as a hub of hospitality, dancing and social activity in Mahwah.
