Winters on the Beach in Atlantic City, NJ During the 1940’s

The featured photo above is simply amazing.

It depicts beach lounge chairs lined-up and being used during the winter season in Atlantic City, New Jersey during the 1940’s.

In those days, horse rides (also pictured above) on the beach were also available and popular.

I recently watched an incredible 17 minute film, titled:

1940s ATLANTIC CITY NEW JERSEY PROMOTIONAL FILM " ON THE BOARDWALK "79624

Please take the time to watch it (see the link below). You will see how important Atlantic City has always been as a destination resort.

The 1940’s in Atlantic City were considered to be a Golden Age.

The first half of the 20th century featured phenomenal growth of Atlantic City.

Atlantic City was one of the first convention destinations in American history.

In 1941, Atlantic City crime boss Nucky Johnson was convicted of tax evasion.

The legendary New Jersey Senator Frank S. “Hap” Farley took firm control of Atlantic City for the next 30 years.

Atlantic City has had several different Heydays over the past 150-plus years.

For example, from the 1880’s to 1940’s, Atlantic City was a major destination vacation resort.

During the1920’s, Atlantic City was so big that it was the premier city to launch theatrical productions, which opened first in Atlantic City and only then could they head for Broadway and beyond.

It was long understood, that you hadn’t truly made it as a star until you performed at The Steel Pier in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City in 2024 has some important work to do. The current reputation is damaged by crime and an incompetent local government.

Atlantic City has achieved one major comeback after another since being incorporated on May 1, 1854.

I have no doubt that Atlantic City will comeback strong from its current down turn.

SOURCE: 1940’s ATLANTIC CITY NEW JERSEY PROMOTIONAL FILM " ON THE BOARDWALK

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