Atlantic City in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Ritz Condominiums
Former Ritz Carlton Hotel opened during the "Roaring Twenties" on June 24, 1921 as one of Atlantic City's Grand Hotels.
Designed by the architectural firm of Warren and Wetmore and constructed at a cost of $6 million.
During WW2 the Ritz Carlton Hotel served the US Armed Forces as an integral part of "Camp Boardwalk."
Presidential Guests included Calvin Coolidge, Warren G. Harding, and Herbert Hoover. Other famous guests included Al Capone, Enoch "Nucky" Johnson, Lucky Luciano, Lawrence Hibbert, Sophie Tucker, and NY Mayor Jimmy Walker.
The Ritz Carlton Hotel converted to the Ritz Condominium in November 1982.
Erected by Atlantic City Special Improvement District.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #29 Warren G. Harding, the Former U.S. Presidents: #30 Calvin Coolidge, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #31 Herbert Hoover series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 24, 1921.
Location. 39° 21.136′ N, 74° 26.607′ W. Marker is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker is on Boardwalk just east of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Margaret "Maggie" Creswell (approx. ¼ mile away); John J. Mooney, Jr. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Miss America (approx. 0.3 miles away); Seymour "Pinky" Kravitz (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fannie Lou Hamer (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Boardwalk (approx. 0.3 miles away); Casino Control Act (approx. 0.3 miles away); John L. Lewis (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlantic City.
Additional keywords. organized crime, the mob
Photographed By K.F. Lutz, circa 1930
3. Atlantic City - Ritz Carlton Hotel
Photographed By I. Robbins and Son, Pittsburgh, Penn., circa 1925
4. Terrace Restaurant, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on October 20, 2022.
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