A resort that once defined Atlantic City’s golden age, reduced to rubble four years before gambling reshaped the town.
At a glance
The Traymore Hotel was a resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It began as a small boarding house in 1879. Over decades it expanded into one of the city’s premier resorts. Its story ended with demolition in 1972.
History
The Traymore grew from modest beginnings. A small boarding house opened in 1879. It expanded in stages. The hotel became a major resort destination. Atlantic City’s appeal began to fade in the 1950s and 1960s. The Traymore suffered the same decline. Popularity diminished. By the early 1970s, the building stood abandoned and severely run down. Demolition came between April and May 1972. It was imploded. The New Jersey Legislature only legalized gambling four years later.
What you see
Nothing remains of the Traymore Hotel today. The site is empty of its former landmark. No physical trace survives.
Cultural significance
The Traymore belonged to Atlantic City’s era as a premier resort town. Its rise tracked the city’s growth. Its abandonment mirrored the resort’s decline. The fact that it vanished four years before legalized gambling arrived marks the gap between two different Atlantic Cities.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Coordinates: 39.3569, -74.4286
Practical information & getting there
The former site of the Traymore Hotel is in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The city is accessible by road and rail. No building remains to visit.
Sources & resources
- National Register of Historic Places nomination file (National Park Service), ref. 71001049
- Wikipedia: Traymore Hotel
- Cultural Heritage Online
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