List of tallest buildings in Atlantic City facts for kids
Atlantic City is a famous city in New Jersey, known for its beautiful beaches and exciting Boardwalk. It's also home to many tall buildings, especially Casino hotels and apartment towers. These tall buildings make up the city's skyline, which is the outline you see against the sky.
Before the 1970s, when gambling became legal, Atlantic City had grand hotels, many built in the early 1900s. After gambling was allowed, many new, taller buildings were constructed. The area near the Marina also grew a lot after 2001, adding even more tall structures to the city.
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Atlantic City's Tallest Buildings
Here's a look at some of the tallest buildings you can find in Atlantic City today. Many of them are hotels where people stay and have fun!
| Rank | Name | Image | Height (feet/meters) | Floors | Year Built | Fun Facts |
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| 1 | Ocean Casino Resort | 718 ft (219 m) | 57 | 2012 | This is the tallest building in Atlantic City! It's also one of the tallest in all of New Jersey. | |
| 2 | Harrah's Waterfront Tower | 525 ft (160 m) | 46 | 2008 | This tower was the tallest building built in the 2000s. | |
| 3 | Hard Rock's North Tower | 470 ft (143 m) | 41 | 2008 | ||
| 4 | MGM Tower | 460 ft (140 m) | 39 | 2008 | ||
| 5 | Borgata Hotel and Casino | 430 ft (131 m) | 43 | 2003 | ||
| 6 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City | 430 ft (131 m) | 42 | 1990 | This was the tallest building built in the 1990s. | |
| 8 | Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm | 380 ft (116 m) | n/a | 2005 | These are five wind turbines, which are like giant windmills that make electricity. It was the first wind farm of its kind near the coast in the United States. | |
| 8 | Bally's Atlantic City | 380 ft (116 m) | 38 | 1989 | This was the tallest building built in the 1980s. | |
| 9 | The Claridge | 370 ft (113 m) | 24 | 1930 | This building was the tallest in Atlantic City for a very long time, from 1930 to 1989! It was even called "The Skyscraper By The Sea." | |
| 10/11 | Ocean Club | 360 ft (110 m) | 34 | 1984 | These are twin towers, meaning there are two buildings that look almost exactly alike and are the tallest residential buildings in the city. |
How Atlantic City's Tallest Buildings Changed Over Time
Buildings in Atlantic City have grown taller and taller over the years. Here's a timeline showing which building was the tallest at different times:
| Name | Image | Height (feet/meters) | Floors | Years it was Tallest |
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| Absecon Light | 171 ft (52 m) | 17 | 1854-1857 | |
| The Blenheim | 160 ft (49 m) | 12 | 1902-1906 | |
| Traymore Hotel | 220 ft (67 m) | 19 | 1915-1921 | |
| Ritz-Carlton Hotel | 222 ft (68 m) | 18 | 1921-1929 | |
| Haddon Hall | 260 ft (79 m) | 15 | 1929-1930 | |
| The Claridge | 370 ft (113 m) | 24 | 1930-1990 | |
| Bally's Atlantic City | 380 ft (116 m) | 38 | 1989-1990 | |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City | 430 ft (131 m) | 41 | 1990-2003 | |
| Borgata | 430 ft (131 m) | 43 | 2003-2008 | |
| Harrah's Atlantic City | 525 ft (160 m) | 45 | 2008-2012 | |
| Ocean Resort Casino | 718 ft (219 m) | 57 | 2012-present |
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Historic Tall Buildings
Atlantic City has had many impressive buildings throughout its history. Some of these older, tall buildings are still around, while others have been replaced.
| Name | Image | Year Built | Height (feet/meters) | Floors | Fun Facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absecon Light | 1854–1857 | 171 ft (52 m) | 17 | This is a famous lighthouse that first shone its light in 1857. Even though it's not an official guide for ships anymore, it's still working! | |
| The Blenheim | 1902-06 | 160 ft (49 m) | 12 | When it was built, this was one of the first and largest buildings in the world made of a special strong material called reinforced concrete. It was taken down in 1979. | |
| Traymore Hotel | 1915 | 220 ft (67 m) | 19 | This hotel was taken down in 1972. | |
| Ritz-Carlton Hotel | 1921 | 222 ft (68 m) | 18 | This fancy hotel was changed into apartments in 1969 and is now a building with many different homes called condominiums. | |
| Haddon Hall | 1929 | 260 ft (79 m) | 15 | This building is now known as the Resorts Ocean Tower. |
Images for kids
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Harrah's Bayview Tower
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Atlantic Palace Suites
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Caesars Centurion Tower
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The Enclave
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Tropicana Havana Tower
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Tropicana West Tower
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Bella
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Showboat Bourbon Tower
See also
- Casinos in Atlantic City
- Gambling in New Jersey
