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1900s Atlantic City: 50+ Incredible Photos Towns, Beaches, Landmarks And Everyday Life Of Atlantic City

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The 20th century in Atlantic City started with a rapid infrastructure change. The boarding houses were replaced with large hotels. The construction of the Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel and Traymore Hotel was also started in the early 1900s. Edward L. Bader was elected as the mayor of the city in the 1920s. The city bought land for Convention Hall, now known as the Boardwalk Hall, worth $1.5 million at that time. Below is a collection of incredible pictures showing streets, famous landmarks, and everyday life in Atlantic City and the Jersey Shore from the early 20th century. Vote your favorites

#1 The Jersey shore circa 1904. Young’s Hotel and Boardwalk, Atlantic City.

The Jersey shore circa 1904. Young's Hotel and Boardwalk, Atlantic City.

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#3 Atlantic City circa 1905. Hotel Chalfonte and Boardwalk.

Atlantic City circa 1905. Hotel Chalfonte and Boardwalk.

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#4 The Jersey Shore circa 1910. Bathers at Atlantic City. Many of them gamely striking a pose for the camera as they peer into the existential void.

The Jersey Shore circa 1910. Bathers at Atlantic City. Many of them gamely striking a pose for the camera as they peer into the existential void.

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#5 The Jersey Shore circa 1907. Hotel Chalfonte and Boardwalk, Atlantic City.

The Jersey Shore circa 1907. Hotel Chalfonte and Boardwalk, Atlantic City.

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#6 The Atlantic City Boardwalk circa 1908. Hotel Dennis. And the Marlborough-Blenheim at right, along with a number of supporting players high and low.

The Atlantic City Boardwalk circa 1908. Hotel Dennis. And the Marlborough-Blenheim at right, along with a number of supporting players high and low.

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#7 Circa 1904. Virginia Avenue — Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Circa 1904. Virginia Avenue -- Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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#10 The Jersey Shore circa 1905. Along the beach, Atlantic City, N.J.

The Jersey Shore circa 1905. Along the beach, Atlantic City, N.J.

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#12 Atlantic City circa 1910. The beach and Steeplechase Pier.

Atlantic City circa 1910. The beach and Steeplechase Pier.

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#13 Circa 1906, Atlantic City bathers peering a century into the future. Hotel Traymore and Brady’s Baths.” At left, the domed Marlborough-Blenheim hotel.

Circa 1906, Atlantic City bathers peering a century into the future. Hotel Traymore and Brady's Baths." At left, the domed Marlborough-Blenheim hotel.

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#15 Circa 1905. Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Strollers on parade, at least one beach baby, and a number of ponies.

Circa 1905. Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Strollers on parade, at least one beach baby, and a number of ponies.

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#16 The Jersey Shore circa 1908. On the Boardwalk, Atlantic City.

The Jersey Shore circa 1908. On the Boardwalk, Atlantic City.

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#17 The Jersey Shore circa 1904. Steeplechase Pier and bathers, Atlantic City.

The Jersey Shore circa 1904. Steeplechase Pier and bathers, Atlantic City.

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#18 Virginia Avenue strollers (and rollers) in Atlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1905.

Virginia Avenue strollers (and rollers) in Atlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1905.

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#19 Atlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1905. Grand Atlantic Hotel.

Atlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1905. Grand Atlantic Hotel.

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#20 Circa 1910. Atlantic City, N.J. — the bathing hour. Nattily attired in a variety of suits.

Circa 1910. Atlantic City, N.J. -- the bathing hour. Nattily attired in a variety of suits.

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#21 Atlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1907.

Atlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1907.

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#22 The Jersey Shore circa 1907. Haddon Hall and Boardwalk, Atlantic City.

The Jersey Shore circa 1907. Haddon Hall and Boardwalk, Atlantic City.

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#23 Atlantic City circa 1907. Seaside Hotel (Seaside House).

Atlantic City circa 1907. Seaside Hotel (Seaside House).

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#24 The Jersey Shore circa 1910. Steel Pier, Atlantic City.

The Jersey Shore circa 1910. Steel Pier, Atlantic City.

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#25 The Jersey Shore circa 1910. Steeplechase Pier and Boardwalk, Atlantic City.

The Jersey Shore circa 1910. Steeplechase Pier and Boardwalk, Atlantic City.

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#26 Atlantic City circa 1908. Virginia Avenue from the Boardwalk.

Atlantic City circa 1908. Virginia Avenue from the Boardwalk.

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#28 The Jersey Shore circa 1906. On the beach, Atlantic City.

The Jersey Shore circa 1906. On the beach, Atlantic City.

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#30 On the beach at Atlantic City, 1901

On the beach at Atlantic City, 1901

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#33 This was taken at Atlantic City beach back in 1904.

This was taken at Atlantic City beach back in 1904.

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#34 Along the beach, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca. 1900s

Along the beach, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca. 1900s

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#35 Circa 1901. The Islesworth and Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City.

Circa 1901. The Islesworth and Virginia Avenue, Atlantic City.

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#36 The Jersey Shore circa 1900. Hotel Windsor, Atlantic City. At left, the Traymore.

The Jersey Shore circa 1900. Hotel Windsor, Atlantic City. At left, the Traymore.

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#37 The Jersey shore circa 1906. Rolling chairs on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Hotel Traymore in the background.

The Jersey shore circa 1906. Rolling chairs on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Hotel Traymore in the background.

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#38 Circa 1906. Atlantic City, N.J., hotel busses at P.R. depot.

Circa 1906. Atlantic City, N.J., hotel busses at P.R. depot.

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#40 The Jersey Shore circa 1908. Atlantic City bathing beach and Steeplechase Pier.

The Jersey Shore circa 1908. Atlantic City bathing beach and Steeplechase Pier.

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#41 The Jersey Shore circa 1908. Atlantic City boardwalk and bathing beach.

The Jersey Shore circa 1908. Atlantic City boardwalk and bathing beach.

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#42 The Jersey Shore circa 1905. Crowded beach, Atlantic City.

The Jersey Shore circa 1905. Crowded beach, Atlantic City.

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#43 The Jersey Shore circa 1917. Life-saving lookout, Atlantic City, N.J.

The Jersey Shore circa 1917. Life-saving lookout, Atlantic City, N.J.

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#44 Circa 1908. Atlantic Avenue — Atlantic City, N.J.

Circa 1908. Atlantic Avenue -- Atlantic City, N.J.

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#45 The Jersey Shore in 1904. Pier at the inlet, Atlantic City.

The Jersey Shore in 1904. Pier at the inlet, Atlantic City.

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#48 The bathing hour, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca. 1900s

The bathing hour, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca. 1900s

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#50 Bathers in the surf, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca.1900s

Bathers in the surf, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca.1900s

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#53 Bathing hour, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca. 1900s

Bathing hour, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca. 1900s

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#54 Children playing with a rope at a beach, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca. 1890-1900

Children playing with a rope at a beach, Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca. 1890-1900

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#55 Getting their picture took, ca. 1900s

Getting their picture took, ca. 1900s

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#56 Hands up on the beach at Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca. 1900s

Hands up on the beach at Atlantic City, New Jersey, ca. 1900s

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#57 Looping the loop, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1901

Looping the loop, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 1901

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#59 The Jersey Shore circa 1905. Ponies on the beach — Atlantic City.

The Jersey Shore circa 1905. Ponies on the beach -- Atlantic City.

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