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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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 Army’s 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 South Providence Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind
maybe peace will come in my . . . — — Map (db m190933) WM
On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
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.
"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.
"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.
"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
Near Boardwalk south of Mississippi, on the left when traveling west.
Radio and television personality, educator and newspaper columnist who dedicated much of his life to tirelessly promoting his beloved home town and earning him the nickname "Mr. Atlantic City" — — Map (db m229934) HM
On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
"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.
"'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.
"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
On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
"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.
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.
"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.
"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.
"'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
On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
"She has tried marijuana (then told her parents and got 'properly scolded). She thinks abortion and premarital sex are matters of individual choice. And she has "nothing against homosexuals." Neither the confession about pot nor the opinions on . . . — — Map (db m153461) HM
On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
"The question I've been asked the most is, do I feel that I've been exploited? Which to me is just as ludicrous because I'm sitting here with ten thousand dollars of scholarship money. It means the difference between being able to further my . . . — — Map (db m153464) HM
By 1872, the first life-saving station was in operation on the corner of the Lighthouse property. This simple building, with some periodic renovations, served until the second, larger and more ornate station was constructed in 1884.
The new . . . — — Map (db m46289) HM
On Boardwalk just east of South Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . — — Map (db m208348) HM
On Pacific Avenue at S Rhode Island Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Pacific Avenue.
Before construction of Absecon Lighthouse, many ships and many lives were lost off the coast of Absecon Island. Even though the beam from this light lessened these losses, other disasters plagued seagoing vessels. The anchor you see here, weighing . . . — — Map (db m46291) HM
On Boardwalk east of S. Kentucky Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
For more than four decades Kentucky Avenue ruled the East Coast Music scene. The greatest jazz and blues stars of all time filled its many clubs with round-the-clock entertainment - including Ray Charles, Sarah Vaughn, Aretha Franklin, Count Basie, . . . — — Map (db m36952) HM
On Baltic Avenue at North Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the left when traveling west on Baltic Avenue.
Dedicated July 5, 1945 in honor of the first colored soldier of this city who gave his life for democracy.
May those who might be intolerant be ever reminded by this memorial plaza that men of all colors, creeds and beliefs make up . . . — — Map (db m153454) WM
On South Vermont Avenue at Pacific Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Vermont Avenue.
USCS Steamer Robert J. Walker
1874 - 1860
More than 153 years after it was lost in a violent collision at sea, the wreck of the steamer Robert J. Walker was identified 12 miles off Absecon Lighthouse by maritime . . . — — Map (db m190904) HM
On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
"Diversity is appreciated a lot more than in the 1950s when there were problems with racial issues. There is still bigotry and racism going on. But there are also a majority of people who aren't thinking about it. I have had no severe problems . . . — — Map (db m153539) HM
On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
"Miss America 1944 hopes to achieve a screen career or hope to gain a place in the television field. But with a career, she hopes, too, to be a 'good wife' for some fortunate husband.... 'I first heard about the Miss America Contest then [at . . . — — Map (db m153501) HM
On South Providence Avenue just south of Captain John A. O'Donnell Parkway, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the memory of those Atlantic County citizens who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of their nation while a member of the United States Armed Forces in Southeast Asia
1961 - 1973 — — Map (db m190930) WM
On Baltic Avenue at North Kentucky Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Baltic Avenue.
Born in Petersburg, Va., this longtime Atlantic City resident began her life's work in 1976 when she established the Stanley S. Holmes Village Work Team in the public housing complex in which she resided. Beginning with her efforts to improve . . . — — Map (db m153450) HM
On North Michigan Avenue just north of Atlantic Avenue.
When asked about the so-called Now Generation Vonda Key replied, "Some of their demands are no doubt justified…but many do the things they do just to be spectacular. Sure they have some legitimate gripes. But why not approach the problem . . . — — Map (db m153473) HM
On Boardwalk just west of South Mississippi Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
"this is not the fight of the Negro members of this Union; this is the fight of the whole UAW and we are all going to be involved in it, because we believe that it is not a political question; it is a moral question" . . . — — Map (db m190916) HM
On Riverside just north of Absecon Boulevard (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north.
Wastewater Treatment
Each and every day, the Atlantic County Utilities Authority Wastewater Facility treats millions of gallons of wastewater coming from homes, business, industries and institutions using a variety of processes to . . . — — Map (db m190962) HM
On North Ohio Avenue just west of Gramercy Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Clinton, North Carolina, Wilbert Royal made Atlantic City his home after receiving his Master's Degree at North Carolina A&T University. Affectionately known as "Huff", he spent many summers in Atlantic City working as a bellhop at Lombardy . . . — — Map (db m190941) HM
On North Kentucky Avenue at Arctic Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Kentucky Avenue.
Born in Caswell County N.C. and raised in Danville, Va., Sonny relocated to Atlantic City after being honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He worked in various hotels and restaurants before he began working as a barber at the . . . — — Map (db m153453) HM
On Riverside just north of Absecon Boulevard (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north.
Wind Farm
A joint project by Community Energy Inc. (CEI), and ACUA, the Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm resulted in a wind-generation facility sized to meet the electrical load requirements of the ACUA Wastewater Treatment Facility with . . . — — Map (db m190963) HM
On Boardwalk just west of South Mississippi Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Atlantic & Cape May County AFL-CIO Central Labor Council dedicates this workers' memorial monument to honor all union workers who lost their lives on the job since the establishment of the casino industry in Atlantic City.
The new . . . — — Map (db m208346) HM
On Boardwalk at St. James Place, on the right when traveling west on Boardwalk.
This steel beam was recovered from Ground Zero and donated by the Port authority of New York and New Jersey.
Dedicated to all who were lost on September 11, 2001 and to our heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice — — Map (db m190911) HM WM
On Boardwalk just west of South Mississippi Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of those who have made the supreme sacrifice in World War II
Joseph A. Baratta •
Allen C. Bertoldi •
Raymond A. Bonello •
Anthony F. Bozzelli •
Jerry J. Capone •
John Carcilli •
Anthony L. Curtis •
Daniel T. . . . — — Map (db m190915) WM
On North Michigan Avenue just south of Arctic Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
"'I think I'm just about the average American girl… but I am cut out for this kind of life.' She also revealed that she neither smokes nor drink, has no superstitions, likes cats, sings in the shower and wants a stage career. She also wants to be . . . — — Map (db m153488) HM
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