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Prohibition- 18th Amendment
At midnight January 16th prohibition goes into effect -
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Atlantic City Prohibition
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Enoch "Nucky" Johnson
Easily the most influential and popular figure in Atlantic City during the prohibition. He influenced elections, dismissed prohibition and was known as "The Boss" of atlantic city for nearly two decades -
Opening of Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Atlantic City
Opening of the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Atlantic City would become home of Enoch "Nucky" Johnson for the majority of the prohibition era -
First Miss America Pageant
First Miss America Pageant started in Atlantic City in 1921 originally known as the Inter-City Beauty Contest -
Atlantic City Covention Hall
At the time Atlantic City Convention Hall was the largest building in the world without roof posts or pillars and cost an estimated $13.4 million. -
Three day “Atlantic City Conference
First known organized crime meeting in Atlantic city featuring all of the major crime leaders of this time period hosted by Nucky Johnson -
Stock Market Crash- The Great Depression
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 had a major impact on Atlantic City -
End of Prohibition
End of prohibition era in Atlantic City hits hard on Atlantic City
