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10-25-2005, 09:56 PM
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A.C.
Curious. Am I alone in my impression Atlantic City is geographically a very bizarre area?
The place was obviously a huge swamp-like area before they stuck those casinos on whatever solid land they could find. Stupid me, but I only recently observed the entire area is mostly water and swamps. A local told me the Borgata is sinking. [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] 
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#2
10-25-2005, 10:11 PM
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Re: A.C.
As a resident of AC I'm surprised you didn't notice the beach...
Actually this last nor'easter probably did a bit of flooding again so I can understand why you think it is sinking. I think the place and surrounding atmosphere is fantastic... BUTT Reality bites and "decent living" means that I can't sit all day in around 8 mug shots who talk idle nonsense!
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#3
10-25-2005, 10:15 PM
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There is marshland nearby, but the beach is the thing, and the location was ideal for New York and Philadelphia. As soon as the railroads were built out to reach it (think Monopoly board midpoints), the development started in earnest, and the boardwalk was built in 1870.
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#5
10-25-2005, 10:18 PM
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Re: A.C.
AC is a typical barrier island resort area. It was a big vacation area for Philadelphians well before there were casinos. Even after the city became crummy, Margate, Ventnor, and Longport (which are on the same island) were big vacation destinations (even pre-casinos). I went to Margate every summer as a kid in the early '70s. Resorts opened in 1979.
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#6
10-26-2005, 02:42 AM
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One also should not forget that in the 1920s and the Depression Era, Atlantic City was quite the tourist attraction and resort area (the fact that the Miss America pageant was held there from 1921 to 2005 was no coincidence). At the time, few people had cars, and flight was in its infancy stages. As someone else mentioned, the beaches in Atlantic City were a huge draw.
While Atlantic City itself currently reminds one more of urban blight than a thriving tourist area, keep in mind that the surrounding area is still a popular place for people to have vacation/summer homes. Gambling in 1976 was approved in Atlantic City as a way to try to revitalize the city. There are many arguments to be made that this has been a failure, but there is no doubt the city benefits from the gambling industry. I cannot imagine any reason anybody would go to Altantic City now without gambling as a reason. As a piece of trivia, I am pretty sure that the Claridge Hotel (now Claridge Tower of Bally's) is the only current hotel on the boardwalk that existed prior to the entry of gaming to the city, and still exists.
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#8
10-26-2005, 11:23 AM
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Re: A.C.
While I have to raise my eyebrows about comments about "Urban Blight" in AC. I reckon some of you guys come to AC and never see any daylight. Probably you never take off your caps and sunglasses either.
Well, it has taken some time but the Casino Redevelopment Fund, which was instituted to for so called urban renewal is starting to make an impact. Some of you guys should take a trip to the inlet and see the new condominiums that have been built. There will be more improvement in AC and with Real Estate prices now bulging it is becoming quite evident that vacant spots on prime land are being scooped up and built upon. I'm located in the Chelsea district on the Broadwalk. Blocks that were empty (probably bulldozered in the 70s) are now propping up nice summer houses starting in $600,000s. Yoo-hoo!!! Also on the back bay from my condo I can see a set of new condos also being built. Yes, I agree that there is plenty more to do. Especially at the Taj/Showboat end of town... But if things continue to improve and we don't get wiped out by a nor'easter, AC will be hive of good living. BTW -: I go to AC not for the gambling, butt the fresh air and chicks! [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img]
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#9
10-26-2005, 11:30 AM
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Brudder,
What are some of the best condo buildings available in AC (on the boardwalk is nice but interested in others as well)? I've been looking into this a lot recently (poss to move, but also possibly just as an investment and to use when I go down there). PM me if you'd prefer. Thanks, Jeff
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#10
10-26-2005, 11:44 AM
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Jeff:
The better high rise condos on the Boardwalk are south of the Hilton. Ocean Club which is the ritziest and probably the costliest is located between The Trop and Hilton. As you go south - You have The Enclave @ block 3800, a couple more a little further south including Berkeley Heights and then Ventnor Square which is located on 4800 on the Ventnor/AC town line. The are some renovations and new Towers which I think are timeshares. These include the Flagship which is near the inlet. The Broadwalk offers you beach accessibility and bike riding and jogging. The Enclave has indoor spa and pool, exercise room, Wi-Fi internet accessibility. The other condos on the Broadwalk also have amenities for summer. You might want to check with realtors if you are interested.
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