Tag Archives: Atlantic City

The history of rock and roll is in this hotel.

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Ken Dowell

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, N.J. Continue reading →

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‘Put your make up on, fix your hair up pretty, and meet me tonight in Atlantic City’

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Ken Dowell

A virtual tour of America’s oldest boardwalk Continue reading →

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Amusement Parks: The First, the Oldest and the Long Gone

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Ken Dowell

The creation of amusement parks began in earnest in the last 19th century. Changes in society in the U.S. were creating a new customer base. Continue reading →

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Mr. Boardwalk, Atlantic City

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Review of Louis Greenstein’s novel, Mr. Boardwalk, a tale of Atlantic City. Continue reading →

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The 1890 Travel Blogger: Atlantic City

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Ken Dowell

Home of America’s first boardwalk, first ferris wheel and first salt water taffy. Continue reading →

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Americans Discover Vacation: As Well As Discrimination and Bigotry

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Ken Dowell

From the very beginning vacationland America was a reflection of the society of which it was a part. And for racial and religious minorities that meant discrimination and bigotry. Continue reading →

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Growing Up in the 50’s: My First Concert

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Ken Dowell

My first concert was at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City. The Steel Pier was an entertainment complex, with various shows, including an aquatic show of some type at the end of the pier. At one time I think that … Continue reading →

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