Explore the captivating history of Atlantic City in this comprehensive video that traces its evolution from a small settlement to a bustling resort town and gambling hub. Discover the original inhabitants of Absecon Island, learn about the city's first businesses and tragic shipwrecks, and follow the development of iconic landmarks like the boardwalk and Steel Pier. Delve into the city's growth during the Prohibition era, its rise as a casino destination, and the impact of notable figures like Donald Trump. Uncover fascinating stories about the Blue Comet train, bizarre attractions, wrestling events, and even a lost nuclear bomb. Gain insights into Atlantic City's multiple rises and falls, its influence on popular culture through the game Monopoly, and its role in hosting the Miss America pageant. This in-depth exploration offers a compelling look at the urban decay and enduring legacy of one of America's most famous coastal cities.
Overview
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- The History of Atlantic City.
- A word from Raid Shadow Legends.
- Who were Absecon Island’s original inhabitants?.
- Who were Absecon Island’s first settlers?.
- How did the Leeds family impact Atlantic City?.
- Atlantic City’s first businesses.
- Atlantic City’s tragic shipwrecks.
- The story of the Blue Comet.
- Building Atlantic City’s boardwalk.
- Atlantic City’s incredible growth.
- What were the main modes of transportation in Atlantic City?.
- How did trolley service develop in Atlantic City?.
- Atlantic City’s Steel Pier.
- Atlantic City’s most bizarre attractions.
- Wrestling in Atlantic City.
- Atlantic City during the Prohibition.
- Atlantic City’s first decline.
- The rise of Atlantic City’s casinos.
- The Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel .
- The Brighton Hotel.
- The Chelsea Hotel.
- What happened to the Steel Pier?.
- Trump’s Atlantic City.
- The demolition of the Trump Plaza.
- Monopoly in Atlantic City.
- The lost nuclear bomb of Atlantic City.
- Miss America in Atlantic City.
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