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The following is a list of the tallest buildings in Atlantic City.
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The following is a list of the tallest buildings in Atlantic City.
Casino
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hotels dominate the skyline and are interspersed with residential highrises. Prior to their construction following the legalization of gambling in the 1970s grand hotels, many built between the start of the 20th century and the Roaring Twenties
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, lined the Boardwalk
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, the first in the world. Since the 1980s, especially after the 2001 opening of the Brigantine Connector, the Marina District at the city's north end has seen much new development.''
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'', July 25, 2007.Tallest buildings
Timeline of tallest buildings
Old tallest buildings
See also
* Casinos in Atlantic City *Gambling in New Jersey
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Atlantic City, often known by its initials A.C., is a coastal resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. The city is known for its casinos, Boardwalk (entertainment district), boardwalk, and beaches. In 2020 United States censu ...
Skyscrapers in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Towers in New Jersey
Tourist attractions in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Atlantic City
Atlantic City, often known by its initials A.C., is a coastal resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. The city is known for its casinos, Boardwalk (entertainment district), boardwalk, and beaches. In 2020 United States censu ...