Addendum: I forgot to mention in our NYC blog that Ellis Island is actually in New Jersey. We were reminded of that by a sign on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City today. It has been a huge dispute and the US Supreme Court ruled in 1998 that most of Ellis Island is indeed in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Went to Atlantic City today. Our first stop was the Atlantic City Historical Museum to learn more about how this seaside playground all came about. There was a film that chronicles the city's history about the Steel Piers diving horse, Miss America's Pagent and the dozens of casino-hotels developed since 1978 and exhibits with many memorabilia. We were unable to see little of it due to the museum being shut down to due high winds off the ocean, and we were asked to leave. Walked the Boardwalk (in those high winds!) and could only imagine what it is like in nice warm weather with the amusement pier and sandy beaches. The Boardwalk itself is over 4 miles long.
Atlantic City is on the north end of Absecon Island, a swath of sand separated from the mainland by a maze of bays, inlets and salt marshes. The Boardwalk came about when in 1870 the first 8-foot-wide lane of planks were laid directly on the sand to keep hotel lobbies free from sand. Now it is the foundation for casinos, stores, amusements and concessions. And people. Even in the wind and rain. Yes, it has rained all day. Again. No surprise.
Coastal flood warning has been issued.
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