Atlantic City The Last Hurrah
“Atlantic City The Last Hurrah” by Tim Roberts, published by Daylight Books in 2020, presents a visual narrative of Atlantic City, an iconic American shore resort. This edition, comprising 128 pages, captures the city’s evolution through various historical phases, including its time as a 19th-century health retreat and a mid-century gambling hub, while also addressing the challenges it faced during the financial crisis of the late 2000s.
Through a series of photographs, the book explores the resilience of Atlantic City and its residents amidst transformation and adversity. It highlights themes of regional identity and street photography, showcasing the landscapes and stories of a city that has experienced significant upheaval. The images aim to reflect both the struggles and the spirit of the community as it navigates its latest crisis, offering readers an insightful glimpse into the life and history of this unique destination.
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This is the story in pictures of Atlantic City, the iconic American shore resort, as it emerges from its latest crisis. The city of 40,000 people has been through many transformations in its history: 19th-Century health retreat, Prohibition-Era speakeasy, mid-century nightclub hub and East Coast gambling Mecca. The near-depression of the late 2000s and increasing competition from the spread of gambling across the country upended many schemes of casino impresarios and other developers. Many blocks of the city were leveled for casinos that never opened. The rate of defaults on home loans was the highest in the nation for a time. At the lowest point of the financial crisis the State of New Jersey took over the city’s finances. Now it seems the tables may have begun to turn. These pictures are an attempt to capture the city and the people who live there.
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