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 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 N. Mississippi Avenue at Arctic Avenue, on the right when traveling north on N. Mississippi Avenue.
An Atlantic City native, Ford's basketball career began on the court of St. Michael's Dante Hall. The 6'5" guard attended Holy Sprit High School and finished his All-American career as the school's all-time scoring leader. Ford went on to play for . . . — — Map (db m190478) 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 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 Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard at Marmora Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard.
A longtime Atlantic City resident, she came to the City from Darlington, S.C. during the depression. Dorrington overcame a learning disability, and earned both a BS and MS degree from Glassboro State College (Rowan University) and an ED.S from . . . — — Map (db m190939) HM
On Atlantic Ave. at N. Arkansas Ave., on the right when traveling south on Atlantic Ave..
Dubbed the Father of Atlantic City, this Absecon doctor used his influential connections and salesmanship to sell the idea of a seashore resort where Atlantic City now stands. Speaking with Philadelphia movers and shakers, he extolled the praises . . . — — Map (db m190480) 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 Baltic Avenue at North Ohio Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Baltic Avenue.
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 Atlantic Avenue at North Mississippi Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Atlantic Avenue.
At the age of just 28, Father John Quaremba, a native of Castle Grande, Italy, founded St. Michael's Church in Atlantic City for Italian immigrants. In September 1904 he celebrated the first Mass at St. Michael's Parish which was just two years . . . — — Map (db m190924) HM
On Atlantic Avenue just east of South Michigan Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
A native of Atlantic City graduated with honors as a pre-med student at Lincoln University in Chester County Pa. While completing his studies at Howard University School of Medicine in Washington D.C., Doggett was the recipient of several scholastic . . . — — Map (db m190927) 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 Atlantic Avenue just east of South Sovereign Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, this longtime Atlantic city resident was a founder and past president of the Chelsea Neighborhood Association, which grew to become the largest civic organization in Atlantic City. Corry also co-founded and served as . . . — — Map (db m190936) 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 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 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 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 Atlantic Avenue at North New York Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Atlantic Avenue.
Born in Greenville, SC, longtime Atlantic City resident, Maceo Turner was a prominent black attorney, war hero and civil rights leader. He earned his B.S. Degree from Virginia State College in 1939. He served with the U.S. Army from 1942 . . . — — Map (db m190929) HM
On Atlantic Avenue at North Iowa Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Atlantic Avenue.
In 1924, Mrs. Creswell, a longtime Atlantic City resident, became the first female police officer in both Atlantic City and the State of New Jersey. In 1927, she became a permanent member of the Police Department. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, . . . — — Map (db m190937) 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 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 Virginia Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Arctic Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Micah, 10 years old, native of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Dew, as he was affectionately called, was in the 5th grade at the Uptown Complex Elementary School. Dew's huge personality and bright smile made it easy for anyone to fall in love with him. . . . — — Map (db m208344) 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 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 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 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 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 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
