David G. Schwartz
David G. Schwartz
David G. Schwartz is an Atlantic City native and the director of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. His second book, Cutting the Wire: Gambling Prohibition and the Internet, has just been released by University of Nevada Press.
In 1964, all eyes turned to Atlantic City, site of the Democratic National Convention. Unfortunately, it wasn't a pretty sight.
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Through hard times, family feuds and a changing landscape, one landmark hasn’t changed
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For more than 120 years, the man-powered people movers known as rolling chairs have been symbols of Atlantic City
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Why the 500 Club was the precursor to today’s casinos
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As the first casino, Resorts International provided the blueprint for everything to come
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Harry Hackney’s flair for the absurd made his restaurant famous
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First built to lure land buyers, loveable Lucy the Elephant almost went the way of the dinosaur
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For a half-century, the Hughes Tech Center has helped aviation evolve
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The famous Leeds family was first following the Indians
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The Shelburne played a key role in the history of AC hotels
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A Brief History of the Sands
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Steeplechase Pier faced competitive measures before opening
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Jitneys are the city’s unique and affordable means of transportation
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The Atlantic City Beach Patrol does more than just guard the beaches
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Gambling in Atlantic City came to an end when Congress came to town
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Salt water taffy born of errant waves
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The genesis of the Atlantic City Fire Department
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Atlantic City’s first four-alarm fire
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Bader Field and Atlantic City’s rich aviation history
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Convention Hall’s pipe organ may be renovated
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Franklin P. Stoy begins tradition of scandal-plagued mayors
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The ill-fated Playboy casino tested New Jersey regulations
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Secondary education in AC has a rich history
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Captain Starn is one of the city’s most colorful historical characters
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Horse racing in Atlantic City has a long and uneven history
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Old Creepy comes to Atlantic City
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Club Harlem was the epicenter of the entertainment world on Kentucky Avenue
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Plans were made—and unmade—in the early days of gaming in Atlantic City
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The Dennis Hotel continues to host visitors to Atlantic City
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The Traymore Hotel was Atlantic City's largest hotel and one that casts a big shadow
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The Hurricane of '44 pounded Atlantic City like no other storm
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Around the Island Swim has a long Atlantic City tradition
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The Absecon Lighthouse dates back to the beginning of Atlantic City
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Atlantic City Free Public Library celebrates 100 years
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Memories of Memorial Day and the beginning of summers
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One month in Atlantic City, a century ago
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Trolleys give way to jitneys, making Atlantic City public transport unique
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Young's Ocean Pier helped shape the city's early heyday
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The Marlborough-Blenheim and its place in Atlantic City history
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Slow season perfect for locals, family
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The Atlantic City Seagulls were the city's first hockey team
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Boardwalk Hall celebrates its 75th anniversary
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