Incorporated on May 1, 1854, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township, Atlantic City is a resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, known for its casinos, boardwalks, and beaches. It borders Absecon, Brigantine, Pleasantville, Ventnor City, West Atlantic City, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Since 1921, Atlantic City has been the home of the Miss America pageant. In 1976, New Jersey voters legalized casino gambling in Atlantic City. The first casino opened two years later.
Take a look at these color photos to see what Atlantic City looked like in the 1960s.
Since 1921, Atlantic City has been the home of the Miss America pageant. In 1976, New Jersey voters legalized casino gambling in Atlantic City. The first casino opened two years later.
Take a look at these color photos to see what Atlantic City looked like in the 1960s.
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| Traymore Hotel |
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| Traymore Hotel |
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| Traymore Hotel |
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| Atlantic City beach |
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| Atlantic City Boardwalk from Balcony |
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| Atlantic City Boardwalk |
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| Atlantic City Boardwalk |
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| Atlantic City Boardwalk |
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| Atlantic City Boardwalk |
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| Atlantic City Boardwalk |
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| Atlantic City Boardwalk |
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| Atlantic City Central Pier |
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| Atlantic City High School |
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| Atlantic City Jitney buses |
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| Atlantic City sky needle |
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| Atlantic City |
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| Breakers Hotel |
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| Chalfont Haddon Hall, Steeplechase and Steel piers |
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| Colony Motel |
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| Colony Motel |
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| Colony Motel |
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| Colony Motel |
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| Dennis Hotel cabanas |
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| Dennis Hotel cabanas |
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| Dennis Hotel cabanas |
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| Dennis Hotel swimming pool |
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| Dennis Hotel |
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| Feeding pigeons in front of McCrory's |
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| Garden Pier with the amphitheater |
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| Steel Pier and beach |
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| Traymore Hotel entrance |
