Atlantic City was once known as the “Playground of America,” a thriving tourist destination that attracted millions of visitors each year. But in recent years, the city has fallen on hard times. Casinos have closed, businesses have failed, and crime has risen.
In this video, we’ll explore the rise and fall of Atlantic City. We’ll learn about the city’s original inhabitants, its first settlers, and the Leeds family, who played a major role in its development. We’ll also look at the city’s first businesses and its tragic shipwrecks.
- Who were Absecon Island’s original inhabitants?
- Who were Absecon Island’s first settlers?
- How did the Leeds family impact Atlantic City?
- Atlantic City’s first businesses
- Atlantic City’s tragic shipwrecks"
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