Atlantic City, NJ
Music connected to Atlantic City
About Atlantic City
- • Comedian Joe Gatto of Impractical Jokers hails from Atlantic City.
- • The Miss America pageant originated in Atlantic City in 1921.
- • The railroad to the shore put the city on the map in the 19th century.
- • Saltwater taffy's true origin is disputed, but widely linked to the city.
- • Prohibition hit hard, leading to a bootlegging boom during the 1920s.
- • Named for its location, Atlantic City was incorporated in 1854.
- • With 37,743 residents, its population is less than its peak in the 1930s.
- • At 7 feet above sea level, it's extremely vulnerable to storm surges.
- • Tourism and hospitality remain key drivers of the local economy.
- • There is a sense of faded grandeur mixed with resilient hope.
Songs About Atlantic City
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