Atlantic City was once known as the Playground of America, a thriving tourist destination that attracted millions of visitors each year. But in recent years, the city has fallen on hard times. Casinos have closed, businesses have failed, and crime has risen.

In this video, well explore the rise and fall of Atlantic City. Well learn about the citys original inhabitants, its first settlers, and the Leeds family, who played a major role in its development. Well also look at the citys first businesses and its tragic shipwrecks.

- Who were Absecon Islands original inhabitants?
- Who were Absecon Islands first settlers?
- How did the Leeds family impact Atlantic City?
- Atlantic Citys first businesses
- Atlantic Citys tragic shipwrecks

ITS HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.

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