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 ]ERE a ceaseless throng does homage to a ceaseless sea. All the year through are travelers from far 
 and near seeking the perennial virtues of Atlantic City. Even in mid-winter — in a latitude decidedly 
 northern — the God-given Gulf Stream tempers the wind and wave to the healthful benefit of invalid 
 thousands. But summer — mid-summer — is the season of all seasons at Atlantic City. There is no 
 doubt that this resort stands pre-eminent in all the world for bathers — evidenced by the vast multitude 
 disporting along the Beach every pleasant day in summer — in and out among the white-capped 
 breakers. Then the Broadwalk, the idea of which originated at Atlantic City, was indeed a happy 
 thought— beyond question the right thing in the right place. It is a broad promenade, from 30 to 60 feet 
 in width, extending on one level from the "inlet" to "Ventnor" — a distance of nearly seven miles. Flanked on the land 
 side by an almost continuous Hue of shops, theatres and hotels — on the other stretches the Beach with the ocean beyond, 
 broken only by several immense steel and concrete piers used exclusively for the housing of varied amusement enterprises. 
 Atlantic City is a safe and delightful summer resort for children. Nothing like digging into the mysterious sand, hunting 
 for odd bits of shell, or pretty rounded pebbles, and paddling around in the shoal water to put the bloom of health on 
 youth's young cheek. 
 
 In many seaside resorts sanitary conditions are an afterthought, if thought of at all, but here they have been a primary 
 consideration — the result being a perfect system of drainage which keeps the bathing water pure and free from refuse — while 
 artesian wells, some of them 1,000 feet deep, together with natural springs on the mainland, provide pure water for drinking 
 purposes. 
 
 Atlantic City was incorporated as a city in 1855, with a population of 250 souls. It now has a permanent population of 
 45,000, expanding in summer to nearly ten times that number. The property valuation is over $100,000,000— land on the 
 ocean front being worth $2,000 a front foot. The first hotel was built here in 1812 — there are now over 1,000 hotels and 
 boarding houses. 
 
 Fast trains from New York (3 hours distant) and Philadelphia (l hour away) offer luxurious and rapid transportation from 
 the great cities. 
 
 Published by L. H. NELSON COMPANY, Portland, Maine. 
 
 PROPRIETORS OF NELSON'S INTERNATIONAL SERIES OF SOUVENIR BOOKS 
 
 Copyright, 1907, 1909, by L.H.Nelson Co., Portland, Me.— 88tli Thousand. 
 
EASTER PARADE ON THE BOARDWALK 
 Throngs of people from New York, Ne\y Jersey and Pennsylvania visit Atlantic City on Easter Sunday each year, at which time the hotels are taxed to their 
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EASTER PARADE. LOOKING SOUTH FROM STEEL PIER 
 Probably no promenade in America ever holds such a mass of humanity as the Boardwalk at Easter time. For nearly three miles the crowd is as compact as here 
 shown, and it stretches in but slightly lessened mass the entire length of seven miles. 
 
RESIDENCE OF CAPTAIN YOUNG 
 This unique and beautiful building is located about midway down the Pier, 
 beautiful lawn adorned with flower beds and statuary surrounds the house. 
 
 YOUNG'S MILLION DOLLAR PIER 
 Built of reinforced concrete, and is nearly one-half mile in length. Contains 
 numerous amusement features — concert hall, aquarium, theatre, wireless telegraph 
 station, wave motor, etc. 
 
THE BLENHEIM. 
 This palatial structure is the newer part of the "Marlborough-Blenheim," and is one of the most beautiful and pretentious hotel edifices in Atlantic City, 
 material used is concrete, decorated with panels ana relief work in harmonious colors — the whole making an extremely attractive architectural effect. 
 
THE BRIGHTON 
 Located at Indiana Avenue and the Beach, it sets well back from the Boardwalk surrounded by beautiful lawns and approaches, and presents a most hospitable 
 appearance. The Brighton Casino, attached to this house, contains a swimming pool, bowling alley, concert and dance hall and other attractive features. 
 
THE NEW TRAYMORE 
 Located at Illinois Avenue and Boardwalk, this building occupies a commanding position on the Beach Front. Its magnificent new facade of brick and sandstone 
 adds th finishing touch to this great hostelry, one of the largest and best equipped in Atlantic City. 
 
YOUNG'S OCEAN PIER 
 Nearly 2.000 feet long. Contains numerous amusement features, including an immense roller-skating rink, auditorium, theatre, net-hauling apparatus, etc. 
 
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 NET HAUL— YOUNG'S PIER 
 Throughout the year at 11.30 A. tA, and 4 P. M. there are net hauls on the end of Young's Pier. A double gallery enables large crowds of people to witness these 
 events which are particularly interesting. A great variety of fish common to these waters are brought up each day. The best specimens are preserved in the Aquarium 
 on the Pier. 
 
A PORTION OF THE BEACH FRONT 
 
 Showing the masses of sea sand which the action of the water is constantly depositing on the shores. 
 year because of the enormous deposits of sand left by each retreating tide. 
 
 The shore line at Atlantic City is changing from year to 
 
CHALFONTE HOTEL 
 North Carolina Avenue and Boardwalk. This is a fire-proof structure of brick and steel. From its verandas and private rooms may be obtained an unobstructed 
 view of the ocean to the distant horizon. 
 
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 THE STEEPLECHASE PIER AND BOARDWALK 
 This view gives an impression of the great breadth of the Boardwralk which is never entirely free from travel night or day, winter or summer. 
 
 WATCHING THE BATHERS (Young's Ocean Pier in the background) 
 During the bathing season the outer edge of the Boardwalk is always lined with thousands of persons watching the army of bathers. 
 
STEEPLECHASE PIER 
 This is one of the most popular resorts for youngsters who never tire of doing the various stunts offered by the management, among which are the Moving Stairs, 
 Human Roulette, and Human Niagara, providing no end of enjoyment. 
 
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 THE BATHING HOUR AT ATLANTIC CITY 
 During the warm summer months the entire Beach passes into the possession of the bathers of which there are many thousands each day. Reclining chairs and 
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 THE BEACH AND BOARDWALK 
 Another view showing a number of bathers — the enormous crowd along the Boardwalk — and one of the lifeboats starting out through the breakers. 
 
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 The most beautiful portion of the Ocean Front. The view is from the Traymore Hotel looking south showing the Marlborough-Blenheim Hotel and a long stretch 
 little spot with well-kept lawns and flower beds. The Boardwalk can be seen for nearly three miles until it disappears in the distance. Capt. Young's residence 
 
 grounds are picked out with hundreds of electric lamps, presenting a pleasing pic 
 
ATLANTIC CITY 
 
 of the Boardwalk, while on the left reaches out Young's New Million Dollar Pier. Between the Brighton and the Marlborough lies the "City Park" — a charming 
 shows plainly midway on the pier, revealing the unique location chosen by this Atlantic City pioneer for his palatial home. At night the outlines of the house and 
 ture from the Boardwalk, and warranting the closer inspection of a personal visit. 
 
THE CHELSEA 
 Located in the residential portion of Atlantic City known as Chelsea. At this point and for several miles south the Boardwalk is elevated and at high tide is 
 directly above the breakers. 
 
RANDOM SHOTS ALONG THE BEACH 
 PONIES ON THE BEACH SAND MODELING 
 
 During the spring before the bathing season begins the ponies assembled near The artistic work accomplished by the sand sculptors is often admirable. The 
 
 the Million Dollar Pier provide amusement for young and old. Beach is lined with specimens of the handiwork of these amateur modelers, some 
 
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 Showing the Absecon Lighthouse with Royal Palace Hotel in the distance. Twenty-five years ago this lighthouse was on the Beach. The great stretch of 
 territory now appearing between it and the water is entirely "made" land. 
 
Central M. E. Church. 
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 St. James Episcopal Church. 
 Public Library. 
 
 TYPES OF CITY ARCHITECTURE 
 Atlantic City possesses many beautiful buildings in the city proper. The avenues are broad, level and remarkably clean, 
 the bugbear of many American towns — and dust and noise are unusually absent. 
 
 The city is entirely free from smoke — 
 
ATLANTIC CITY BEACH PATROL 
 While the Atlantic City bathing beach is one of the safest in the world, the municipality takes every precaution to protect over-zealous bathers. During the summer 
 months some sixty expert swimmers known as the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, are stationed along the shore at various intervals. They are a part of the Police Force 
 of the city, and not only preserve order among the multitude of bathers, but are ready to render instantaneous help to any in need of assistance. Two physicians are 
 constantly on hand for emergency cases. 
 
THE LIFE BOAT AND ITS BRAVE CREW 
 The United States Government maintains at Atlantic City a Life Saving Station equipped with life-boats, life-lines, breeches buoy and complete apparatus for the 
 rescue of distressed mariners. The crew is kept in training by weekly drills. The shore for several miles is under constant patrol night and day. No more courageous 
 or heroic men can be found than those in the life-saving service. 
 
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 Showing the great fleet of pleasure craft, many of which are luxuriously equipped and ready for hire at af j^asonable rate. 
 
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