One idea to get Atlantic City back to its best was to legalize gambling and this was passed in 1976. The South Side of Atlantic was known for its night clubs between the 1930s and 60s but come the end of the 60s and into the 70s and 80s, Atlantic City declined, with many of the top hotels being demolished. Due to the fact the alcohol was being smuggled into Atlantic City without much opposition, the popularity of the resort grew during the 1920s. Gambling and the drinking of liquor continued behind closed doors at restaurants and nightclubs. Prohibition came into force in 1919 and lasted until 1933 in the United States but this did not stop the progress of Atlantic City. Tourism in Atlantic City was at its peak in the 1920s, with many people choosing to visit the city, for a day out, weekend away, or longer vacation. Having had many ups and downs since that time, is the city close to returning to those great decades? The 1920s to the 60s The golden age of Atlantic City is considered to be the 1920s through to the 60s. The creation of the Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railway in the late 1870s brought tourists to the city and new hotels were built, many of which were luxurious. The history of Atlantic City can be traced back to the 1850s and the idea of creating a resort town in 1853 led to the name ‘Atlantic City’. Atlantic City is a coastal resort city in the state of New Jersey, United States.
