Because of its location in South Jersey, hugging the Atlantic Ocean between marshlands and islands, Atlantic City was viewed by developers as prime real estate and a potential resort town. In 1853, the first commercial hotel, The Belloe House, located at Massachusetts and Atlantic Avenue, was built.
Because of its location in South Jersey , hugging the Atlantic Ocean between marshlands and islands , Atlantic City was viewed by developers as prime real estate and a potential resort town . In 1853 , the first commercial hotel , The Belloe House , located at Massachusetts and Atlantic Avenue , was built .
In what year was the first commercial hotel built in Atlantic City?
In what year was the first commercial hotel built in Atlantic City ?
1853
1853