Atlantic City: Then and Now, How the Iconic City Has Transformed Over the Decades

Atlantic City is known for its beaches, the infamous Boardwalk, upscale resorts like the Borgata, restaurants, live entertainment and nightlife that goes until morning. Located in South Jersey, it’s a weekend escape for those in Manhattan, the suburbs and Philadelphia. You don’t have to get on an airplane to hit the casinos.

History was made from Miss America Pageants to Mike Tyson matches at the Convention Hall. From full length bathing suits to the advertisements on the boardwalk, each decade captures a moment of time that was lived in this city. Here’s how this New Jersey staple has transformed over the years…