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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Atlantic County, New Jersey
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| On New Jersey Avenue at School Street on New Jersey Avenue. |
| | The cornerstone was laid 16 November 1865. The church was dedicated on 20 June 1867. — — Map (db m92438) HM |
| On Pitney Road at West Church Street on Pitney Road. |
| | Incorporated in 1823 from classes started in 1796. Building dedicated 1829, rebuilt in 1856. — — Map (db m92437) HM |
| Near Vermont Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| | From September 19 to 24 1910, about 45 years after the last shot of the Civil War was fired, the 44th National Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Encampment (convention) was held in Atlantic City. The G.A.R., a Union (Northern) Civil War veteran's . . . — — Map (db m129314) HM |
| On South Providence Avenue at Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Providence Avenue. |
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To the men of the
87th Infantry Division
Whose supreme sacrifice in the
world wide conflict for liberty
and freedom during World War II
shall not pass unheralded
Erected by the
87th Infantry Division Association
September 29, . . . — — Map (db m6890) HM |
| On S Vermont Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Over the years, these grounds contained a variety of buildings that supported the Lighthouse operation. As you look around, envision the oil storage house with a greenhouse and sheds behind it, a square brick building housing the Weather Bureau to . . . — — Map (db m46297) HM |
| On S Vermont Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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When Absecon Lighthouse was first lit in 1857, a principal keeper and assistant keeper lived on site with their families. The dwelling for an assistant keeper was built during the original Lighthouse construction. Interior alterations in 1887 . . . — — Map (db m46288) HM |
| On Atlantic City Boardwalk. |
| | Dedicated to the men and women
of organized labor who lost their
lives while working on the
redevelopment of Atlantic City
We honor these workers
[List of 25 names follow]
"You will always be remembered"
Erected April . . . — — Map (db m36947) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"I'm sure being Miss America has broadened my experience, but I have actually enjoyed being a former Miss America more than the year I reigned. Being on display was not my 'thing.' The most positive outcome has been my long association with a . . . — — Map (db m153499) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"Of course you can't compare it [the pageant] to the Olympics and yet it does call for a great deal of training and self-discipline....Sometimes girls don't realize it just isn't surface beauty.... But when it instills incentive in young girls to . . . — — Map (db m153490) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"Cooper entered the Pageant on a lark and never expected to win. She was only eighteen, and about to enter her senior year at a private day school in the rural New Jersey community of Hackettstown. Cooper was stunned by her victory. She had no . . . — — Map (db m153510) HM |
| On the Boardwalk east of South Florida Avenue, on the left when traveling east. |
| | In commemoration of Atlantic Citys finest hour ... Dedicated to the thousands of men and women of the United States Armed Forces who trained, served and recovered here from their wounds of battle during World War II—and to the devoted . . . — — Map (db m5089) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"Learning happens in a cooperative environment....It's parents working together with their kids, their teachers, and everyone in the community. Education is everyone's business
The only way we will improve education in this big country of ours . . . — — Map (db m153526) HM |
| Near Atlantic City Boardwalk 0.1 miles south of S. Mississippi Avenue. |
| | On Thursday, June 2, 1977, New Jersey Governor Brendan T. Byrne signed into law the Casino Control Act, enabling New Jersey to become the second state in the United States to allow casino gaming.
This landmark Atlantic City event took place on this . . . — — Map (db m7872) HM |
| On Baltic Avenue at North Ohio Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Baltic Avenue. |
| | An Atlantic City native, "Charlie" was its first African-American Architect. He studied Electrical Engineering at the Pratt Institute before serving with the U.S. Army's 822nd Army Corps of Engineers in Korea and Okinawa. He attended classes at . . . — — Map (db m153457) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"I walked with a limp for six years. Then five years ago, when I was 17, my parents took me to a healing service. That meeting changed my life!
Yes, I believe in miracles. My being Miss America is proof that miracles do still happen. Nothing can . . . — — Map (db m153544) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue at Delaware Avenue on Atlantic Avenue. |
| | Born in Newark, NJ, this longtime Atlantic City resident served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II before settling here. He worked for Penn Reading Seashore Line and later for the U.S. Postal Service until . . . — — Map (db m153438) HM |
| On Artic Avenue at Indiana Avenue on Artic Avenue. |
| | In 1929, C.J. Newsome was a founder of the Atlantic City Board of Trade (ACBT), which became the Black Chamber of Commerce, promoting Atlantic City as a place for African American conventions. An outstanding leader of St. James A.M.E. Church, he . . . — — Map (db m92433) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
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"At almost 26, the oldest girl to become Miss America
says 'My career was already on its way prior to becoming Miss America. I had graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse and was completing my doctorate in theater at the University of Utah. After . . . — — Map (db m153487) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue at North New York Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Atlantic Avenue. |
| | A community activist for many years, this longtime Atlantic City resident, born in Philadelphia, was Founder and Executive Director of the "Gild the Ghetto" Youth Development Program, which took local teens off the streets for weekly work, study, . . . — — Map (db m153449) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"I grew up in a single-parent, lower middle class home. And veterinary medicine, one of the most expensive professional jobs out there. I knew I needed help to reach that goal."1 "I won Miss America because I practiced that marimba for . . . — — Map (db m153529) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | "Being Miss America impacted on my life in a most positive way. It financed my education and afforded me the opportunity to travel and develop communications skills. On the negative side, it probably distracted me from completing my premed studies . . . — — Map (db m153472) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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"'It sounds corny and trite
but the main thing I'm looking for is meeting people. I love people.' She smiled as she told how the people there (Moran, Kansas, pop. 550) raised $1,300 for the fare so that her father
and sister could attend the . . . — — Map (db m153470) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"Prior to becoming Miss America, I had to overcome a fear of failure syndrome and stage fright....It took me six years to gain confidence in myself. Basically my message is not to give up."1
"I just felt that there had to be . . . — — Map (db m153541) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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"When Bert Parks called out my name it changed my life forever. It gave me the opportunity to advance my career. Instant celebrity sometimes throws up communication barriers and you have to work twice as hard to get past that, but once you do the . . . — — Map (db m153474) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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"The public only hears about Miss Americas like Bess Myerson and Phyllis George, who are in the public eye.... There are dozens of Miss Americas who are doctors, lawyers and college professors. They succeeded, too, proving that the whole idea of . . . — — Map (db m153460) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue at N. New Hampshire Ave. on Atlantic Avenue. |
| | An Atlantic City native, Hall is a founding member and former Vice-
President of the First Ward Civic Association, an original member and Vice-
President of the Inlet Public Private Association and a staunch supporter of
the NAACP and 101 Women . . . — — Map (db m92435) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"'This will be a memorable year, I'm sure. When it's over, I plan to return to college and I'll be ready to do that.' When asked if she was in favor of the ERA, she answered, 'I'm for equal rights but not for the amendment. I'm . . . — — Map (db m153542) HM |
| On Baltic Avenue at North Ohio Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Baltic Avenue. |
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An Atlantic City native, Davis graduated from the New Jersey College of Commerce and is a veteran of World War II. He served as Assistant Vice-President at Atlantic National Bank and Deputy Director of Administration at the Atlantic City . . . — — Map (db m153456) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue at North North Carolina Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Atlantic Avenue. |
| | Known to many as "Coach Elwood", this Atlantic City native and lifelong resident was a devoted football and basketball coach who worked for the Atlantic City Board of Education. Roberts coached the Atlantic City Dolphins for many years as well as . . . — — Map (db m153445) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
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"Each day I live a day of success and satisfaction.... I wrestled with the career versus marriage question for the entire Miss America year. The decision, after complete evaluation of life and what it means to me, what I wanted from it: . . . — — Map (db m153485) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
| | "I am the oldest of the family, [and] have four brothers and a sister. My mother is a widow and so I am the main support. I did clerical work, but at the time hoped that I might better myself....I went to high school and business college in . . . — — Map (db m153515) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
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"A career in big-time modeling and movies was there for the taking. But soon after, Fran Burke turned away. She went back home to Philadelphia, eventually marrying a high school sweetheart
and began to raise a family. Fran deliberately chose . . . — — Map (db m153505) HM |
| On Artic Avenue at N. Ohio Avenue on Artic Avenue. |
| | An Atlantic City native, who served on the Atlantic City Police Department from 1958 to 1984, retiring with the rank of captain. His last assignment was Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police. He once commanded the City's internationally reputed . . . — — Map (db m92432) HM |
| On North Albany Ave at Odonnell Parkway on North Albany Ave. |
| | This monument was erected in 1922 by the City of Atlantic City in honor of those of her citizens who served in the World War · 1917–1918. — — Map (db m6615) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | "'I believe that God allowed me to be Miss America because He has a purpose for my life....I want to challenge the children of America to be the best they can be.... With positive self-esteem, hard work, adream, willingness to work, and facing your . . . — — Map (db m153523) HM |
| On Atlantic City Boardwalk. |
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Atlantic City Convention Center
"Home of the Miss America Pageant"
Presented to
The Miss American Pageant
in commemoration and deep appreciation
of their love affair with Atlantic City
for the past six decades
Dedicated January . . . — — Map (db m5795) HM |
| On Boardwalk at So. Missouri Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Boardwalk. |
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Between 1900 and the early 1950s, African-Americans were socially restricted to use the Missouri Avenue Beach Area.
Since many vacationing Black families arrived with chicken-laden hampers, the strip became affectionately named “Chicken . . . — — Map (db m36900) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue at North New Jersey Avenue on Atlantic Avenue. |
| | Born in Catawba, S.C., this graduate of Johnson C. Smith University moved to Atlantic City and joined the Atlantic City Police Department in 1942. Enlisting in the United States Army during World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater of . . . — — Map (db m153444) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"I feel like a Cinderella for a day that lasted a year.... I didn't make a million dollars as so many people think. But I have a million dollars worth of memories and experience which will grow more valuable every year.... Marriage first, career . . . — — Map (db m153489) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | "Despite what happened to me, in many ways I feel very lucky. If I had my stroke [at age 28], I think I would have just lived on and on without really doing anything interesting or challenging with my life. I've been through good times and bad . . . — — Map (db m153475) HM |
| On North North Carolina Avenue at Atlantic Avenue, in the median on North North Carolina Avenue. |
| | Renowned trial attorney, business leader, philanthropist, advocate for civil rights, justice, and education.
Jim Cooper graduated from Atlantic City High School, Rutgers University and Rutgers Law School and, in 1957, founded the law firm now . . . — — Map (db m153446) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue at No. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, on the right when traveling west on Atlantic Avenue. |
| | Born in Athens, Georgia, this educator, mayor, professional athlete and longtime Atlantic City resident was affectionately known as “Big Jim.” He was a 6' 6" giant of a man who never raised his voice. Jim was a classroom teacher and . . . — — Map (db m37066) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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"Prepare yourself for whatever you want to do in life. If pageants happen to be part of that, fine. However, it shouldn't be a primary goal, because you can't have a career as a beauty queen....I admire the traditional woman, those with style. . . . — — Map (db m153471) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"I was the first college girl to be crowned Miss America. Because of my affiliation with the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, I was invited to college campuses with Lenora (who was my chaperon). The idea for a Miss America scholarship resulted, I was . . . — — Map (db m153502) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue at N. Michigan Avenue on Atlantic Avenue. |
| | A Revolutionary War veteran standing six feet tall. Leeds came to Absecon
Island with his ten children in 1785 from Leeds Point, N.J. and built the first
permanent structure of cedar logs. He cleared the nearby land to create his
farm known as . . . — — Map (db m92434) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"I was very immature in too many ways when in my early 20s
I didn't settle down to domesticity until I was 30, I doubt that I could have.... Now I know what will make me happy, but without having worked, doing my jobs, traveling a great deal, . . . — — Map (db m153503) HM |
| On N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd at Arctic Avenue, on the right when traveling south on N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. |
| | An Atlantic City native, Brooks spent his early years in a life and death struggle with drug addiction. After conquering his own addiction, he worked to deter others from substance abuse. In 1969, Brooks co-founded NARCO, Inc., and, with volunteers, . . . — — Map (db m37308) HM |
| On North Tennessee Avenue at Atlantic Avenue on North Tennessee Avenue. |
| | An Atlantic City native, he was the first African-American Chief of Police in the resort's history. During his 39 years of service, Chief Allmond rose from beat cop to chief. He received more than 65 honors, including commendations from the F.B.I., . . . — — Map (db m153448) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | "I do not feel that Miss America is the 'ideal' American girl. Each person has his own idea of what is ideal and no one girl could possible represent America's ideal, 'Nor do I feel that Miss America is the 'average' American girl....In my opinion, . . . — — Map (db m153468) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"With regard to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the contextual political issues are somewhat controversial
We need health education programs which acknowledge and showcase the many, many benefits of abstinence, but also listen to the . . . — — Map (db m153520) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"I've worked hard for everything in my lifetime. Nothing was handed to me on a silver platter. I come from a middle class family, and I paid for my nursing education myself."1
"Does she consider herself a feminist? 'It depends on . . . — — Map (db m153531) HM |
| On S Rhode Island Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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The light from Absecon Lighthouse first beamed out across the Atlantic Ocean in 1857. At that time, the Lighthouse consisted of the original keepers dwelling, a thirty-foot connecting passageway and the tower. In 1903, adding a two-story . . . — — Map (db m46304) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"My main objective would be to be an excellent public servant for the pageant, which is something I believe in so strongly. The pageant is about being an all-around girl. You just can't be good in talent. I worked hard in all areas and I think it . . . — — Map (db m153532) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"Far too many people in our country have no place they can call home. Millions of men, women and children live in poverty, unable to satisfy their most basic needs: housing, food, clothing ad proper health care....We must break the cycle of . . . — — Map (db m153524) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | "I graduated with a degree in apparel design and fashion merchandising at VPI and SU in Virginia. I was a cheerleader all four years there, and also instructed cheerleading clinics during the summers. I was with Golden . . . — — Map (db m153458) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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"Even before I became Miss America, I had completed my college training with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater arts and music, and had a resume detailing my private studies in voice, dance and acting, as well as impressive performing credits. . . . — — Map (db m153465) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"At twenty-one years old I've been able to lobby on capitol Hill, address members of Congress, speak at assemblies and talk to ordinary people all over the country about the vital issue of AIDS awareness and prevention. I've gone . . . — — Map (db m153525) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue just west of North North Carolina Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | An Atlantic City native who became the IBF and IBO Lightweight World Champion. — — Map (db m153447) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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"After I relinquish my crown next September to another American girl, I plan to take the $5,000 educational scholarship I won with my title, and realize another ambition, which is to continue my dramatic education at the Pasadena Playhouse. One . . . — — Map (db m153484) HM |
| On Pacific Avenue, on the left when traveling east. |
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The ocean waters off Absecon Inlet were considered some of the most deadly along the East Coast. Between 1847 and 1856, at least sixty-four ocean-going ships were lost off the coast of Absecon Beach. Dr. Jonathan Pitney, who promoted the . . . — — Map (db m46273) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | "[She] admitted 'I was a tomboy' when she was a youngers down in historic Natchez. She said she played games with her brother, Herbert, and the other neighborhood boys.... When her year as Miss America ended Lynda Lee said she wants to return to . . . — — Map (db m153478) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"This is my first introduction to Atlantic City and everything here is new to me, very interesting and I am almost convinced I am in fairyland. Happy? Why am I the happiest girl in the whole wide world, and I have every reason to think so. No, I . . . — — Map (db m153518) HM |
| On Baltic Avenue at North Indiana Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Baltic Avenue. |
| | An Atlantic City native, Mrs. Caution, and here late husband Russell, were the first major South Jersey distributors of African-American oriented magazines and newspapers, beginning as far back as the 1930s. Mrs. Caution, a writer and printer, wrote . . . — — Map (db m153455) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | "As a child growing up singing and dancing in my parent' school
I have always felt loved. Even before I was a Rockette at Radio City Music Hall at age 18, or Miss America 1962 at age 19. After the birth of my two children, Robyn and Jim, I began . . . — — Map (db m153476) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"Last night I felt just like I could fly through the air. And this morning I feel O.K." When asked about a career she said, "Sure, I like to sing and dance. But right now I'm not making any plans for the immediate future....I want a career and . . . — — Map (db m153513) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue. |
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"I did some TV when we were first married, but acting was never my driving ambition....I did a Marilyn Monroe skit and song in the Miss America Pageant, but I'm not a singer, nor am I really an actress. Gary's career seemed to be . . . — — Map (db m153481) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"'Miss America, 1946,' is going to quit college for a dramatic career
, The 21 year old University of California at Los Angeles student disclosed her choice yesterday....She said she would take an intensive three-month course at a New York . . . — — Map (db m153500) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue. |
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With the mother managing the interview in the way that has become customary with Miss America, it developed that Marilyn has plenty of boy friends, but no favorite, and has made no plans nor dreams ahead toward marriage and children. But she can . . . — — Map (db m153508) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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"Tonight I break my silence....It means speaking the unspeakable word. saying the specific word that I was never able to say not to Larry (my husband) or Jennifer, my daughter. Saying the ugliest six-letter word in the English language. The word . . . — — Map (db m153480) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"'On the Miss America application they ask for hair color, eye color—everything else you can think of. But not race.' Vincent said she hopes to become a role model, not only to young black women but to 'all young women today who want to . . . — — Map (db m153527) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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"Asked
how she felt about the frightening situation in her native South she said 'I think it's the unintelligent white people who've been creating all the violence. It's a tragic situation and I resent it being made a political football. I read . . . — — Map (db m153479) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"I was pretty naive when I was starting... Mercy, I was after all only 15! I came home and told my mother, I was chosen Miss Columbus, and they said it's because of my figure. Mother, what's a figure?" My mother said, it's none of your . . . — — Map (db m153517) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue at Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Atlantic Avenue. |
| | An Atlantic City native, 'Rennie' graduated from Atlantic City High School and earned degrees in business administration from Atlantic Community College and North Carolina Central University, respectively.
Upon returning to Atlantic City he . . . — — Map (db m114609) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | When asked, "Are American women usurping males in the world, and are they too dominant? She said, 'I agree that there are too many women working in the world. A woman's place is in the home with her husband and children. After she has raised a . . . — — Map (db m153477) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
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"In the 1950s, the Miss America title was at its peak....It was a wonderful time to be Miss america. They hadn't burned their bras yet and there was still some hero worship left."1 "My life as lived as though I was never a celebrity. I . . . — — Map (db m153486) HM |
| On Atlantic City Boardwalk at Park Place on Atlantic City Boardwalk. |
| | Freedom is Not Free
[Following the title is a list of New Jersey veterans who died in the Korean War. See link below for a list of "those who did not return."] — — Map (db m5797) WM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"I am a living testimonial that diabetes can happen to anyone
I had to find the discipline and the self-acceptance to realize that I was not a bad person. It was difficult but this has strengthened my spirit and made me stronger." . . . — — Map (db m153519) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"Although columns have been written about Miss Norma Descygne Smallwood (Miss America) as a home girl, yesterday she was offered two prime essentials of every home—a husband and a cook stove. She frowned on the proposed husband, but took . . . — — Map (db m153514) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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"Members of women's rights groups don't make any sense and I have talked with some of them. They say that they have no individuality as women. That when a woman marries she loses her name so she loses her individuality. I think women who feel . . . — — Map (db m153467) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"The new Miss America, 1939, hasn't decided what sort of a man she would want to marry, but she does know that when the time comes she wants five children, three boys and two girls, and she has named ready for them. She hates housework and dishes . . . — — Map (db m153507) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue at South Missouri Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Atlantic Avenue. |
| | Known as "Mr. Atlantic City," Paul "Skinny" D'Amato owned and operated the renowned 500 Club in Atlantic City from the 1930's until the club burned down in 1973. D'Amato's 500 Clu was a venue for big name entertainers like Frank Sinatra with whom he . . . — — Map (db m153546) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | "My contemporaries are very concerned over the rising drug problem.... My standard (and very truthful) answer about the drug question is, 'I don't need anything artificial to turn me on. When I'm fortunate enough to have such tremendous experiences . . . — — Map (db m153466) HM |
| On Pacific Avenue at S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., on the right when traveling west on Pacific Avenue. |
| | An Atlantic City native, he served in the Armys 584th Medical Corp during the Korean War. He attended the New Jersey College of Commerce, Atlantic Community College and the New York Institute of Technology. He was one of five Blacks to integrate . . . — — Map (db m37284) HM |
| On N. Providence Avenue at Atlantic Avenue on N. Providence Avenue. |
| | Throughout history, we have answered
our country's call to arms,
for freedom, for justice,
for self - determination of an ally.
We have served and sometimes paid
in grim coin the price exacted.
Through no fault of ours,
somehow we were . . . — — Map (db m51206) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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My grandmother was an excellent role model. She ran a large farm in Iowa. She died at 86, without seeing me become Miss America. My mother was another important role model. She was a wife, a homemaker and was busy in the community and active . . . — — Map (db m153463) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"Today I have a contract to appear in theatres for the coming six months
and arrangements have been made for screen tests. But I'm not going to get big-headed like some girls. I'm going to keep my head and work hard. I know I can make good in the . . . — — Map (db m153512) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"I have been career-minded ever since I was a little girl....I was lucky to have a contract which ran two and a half years—even though I never got a picture that would show my ability. But if there was a call for publicity it was always, . . . — — Map (db m153504) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. |
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"It is wonderful to receive such messages, most of them advising me to commercialize my beauty, but I must consider fitting myself for the tasks of life right now....I must complete my education before considering anything. Tomorrow I enter my . . . — — Map (db m153516) HM |
| On North Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard at Arctic Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. |
| | A Virginia entrepreneur who headed north in 1911, opened Arctic Avenue Beauty Salon in Atlantic City. She expanded by teaching beauty culture door-to-door with products of the day, some self-styled. Madame Washington, as she would later be called, . . . — — Map (db m37109) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"What the media doesn't pick up on is the attitudes of middle America, which is what I think I represent. But the title is not something that you win on morality, and I don't want to turn it into a crusade for new values. All my life I've felt . . . — — Map (db m153534) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue. |
| | "[Sharon] made her debut on Broadway in 'Sweet Charity' in January, 1966. Several weeks later she quit to the astonishment of the producers, and [she said], I am much more at peace with myself. When you're a Miss America you feel people expect you . . . — — Map (db m153483) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"'My focus is on education and career....It's about being a woman of the '90s with beliefs and philosophies and ideas.... We all have to go through the process of finding out where we fit in today's society.... I think school-to-work is the . . . — — Map (db m153522) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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"Parents have less time to listen to what kids have to say, and everybody in the family is going in a different way....Families don't have a chance to sit down and talk about what's going on....More and more you see wives going out and working, . . . — — Map (db m153462) HM |
| On Arctic Avenue at North Kentucky Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Arctic Avenue. |
| | Soundra E. Usry-Hollingsworth worked diligently in many capacities to promote Atlantic City. In the 1960's, she was a dancer with Larry Steele's Smart Affairs at the famed Club Harlem's first Mistress of Ceremonies. She worked in Special Events for . . . — — Map (db m153451) HM |
| | "You triumphed over over obstacles
which would have overcome men
less brave and determined."
President McKinley
Presented by the
Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans
36th Annual Convention . . . — — Map (db m5790) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"Being in a pageant gave me so much confidence about myself. I knew that I could get up in front of groups of people singing, speaking, anything, and I had confidence about myself
I feel that when people see the girls on stage, they're looking at . . . — — Map (db m153533) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
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Answering a question about male and female equality in the workplace, Susan said, "It depends on what the activity is. As far as construction work and things of that nature go, men and women are physiologically different—fact is fact. . . . — — Map (db m153459) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"As individuals we have the power to change or alter our present and our future. Through the strength I found in my positive outlook I opened doors to my own future and will always continue to brave the confidence it takes to reach my goals in . . . — — Map (db m153543) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"My mother grew up in Atlantic City and the pageant
was always a big thing. But I guess with her being Black, everybody felt it wasn't the right time for her to enter. So she knew she would try to raise me towards the pageant and entertaining. . . . — — Map (db m153535) HM |
| On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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"'When I was about 15 years old, I realized that someone very close to me was not able to read,' That initial interest translated into involvement at Florida State University, where she served as president of the Campus Alliance for Literacy . . . — — Map (db m153521) HM |
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