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5706160975f01819005e7968 | Who was the owner of The Traymore Hotel? | Daniel White | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe Traymore Hotel was located at the corner of Illinois Avenue and the boardwalk. Begun in 1879 as a small boarding house, the hotel grew through a series of uncoordinated expansions. By 1914, the hotel's owner, Daniel White, taking a hint from the Marlborough-Blenheim, commissioned t... |
5706160975f01819005e7969 | How many stories was The Traymore Hotel after its renovation? | 16 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe Traymore Hotel was located at the corner of Illinois Avenue and the boardwalk. Begun in 1879 as a small boarding house, the hotel grew through a series of uncoordinated expansions. By 1914, the hotel's owner, Daniel White, taking a hint from the Marlborough-Blenheim, commissioned t... |
5706160975f01819005e796a | What was the name of the firm commissioned to build The Traymore Hotel? | Price and McLanahan | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe Traymore Hotel was located at the corner of Illinois Avenue and the boardwalk. Begun in 1879 as a small boarding house, the hotel grew through a series of uncoordinated expansions. By 1914, the hotel's owner, Daniel White, taking a hint from the Marlborough-Blenheim, commissioned t... |
5706176852bb89140068989a | What year did the Quaker-owned Chalfonte House open? | 1868 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nOne by one, additional large hotels were constructed along the boardwalk, including the Brighton, Chelsea, Shelburne, Ambassador, Ritz Carlton, Mayflower, Madison House, and the Breakers. The Quaker-owned Chalfonte House, opened in 1868, and Haddon House, opened in 1869, flanked North ... |
5706176852bb89140068989b | What year did the Haddon House open? | 1869 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nOne by one, additional large hotels were constructed along the boardwalk, including the Brighton, Chelsea, Shelburne, Ambassador, Ritz Carlton, Mayflower, Madison House, and the Breakers. The Quaker-owned Chalfonte House, opened in 1868, and Haddon House, opened in 1869, flanked North ... |
5706176852bb89140068989c | How many stories was the modern Chalfonte Hotel when it opened in 1904? | eight | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nOne by one, additional large hotels were constructed along the boardwalk, including the Brighton, Chelsea, Shelburne, Ambassador, Ritz Carlton, Mayflower, Madison House, and the Breakers. The Quaker-owned Chalfonte House, opened in 1868, and Haddon House, opened in 1869, flanked North ... |
5706176852bb89140068989d | How many rooms were in the merged Chalfonte-Haddon Hall Hotel? | nearly 1,000 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nOne by one, additional large hotels were constructed along the boardwalk, including the Brighton, Chelsea, Shelburne, Ambassador, Ritz Carlton, Mayflower, Madison House, and the Breakers. The Quaker-owned Chalfonte House, opened in 1868, and Haddon House, opened in 1869, flanked North ... |
5706176852bb89140068989e | What was the name given to the 24 story tall, 400-room Claridge? | Skyscraper By The Sea | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nOne by one, additional large hotels were constructed along the boardwalk, including the Brighton, Chelsea, Shelburne, Ambassador, Ritz Carlton, Mayflower, Madison House, and the Breakers. The Quaker-owned Chalfonte House, opened in 1868, and Haddon House, opened in 1869, flanked North ... |
5706195175f01819005e797a | In what year was salt water taffy conceived? | 1883 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn 1883, salt water taffy was conceived in Atlantic City by David Bradley. The traditional story is that Bradley's shop was flooded after a major storm, soaking his taffy with salty Atlantic Ocean water. He sold some \"salt water taffy\" to a girl, who proudly walked down to the beach ... |
5706195175f01819005e797b | Who was the creator of salt water taffy? | David Bradley | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn 1883, salt water taffy was conceived in Atlantic City by David Bradley. The traditional story is that Bradley's shop was flooded after a major storm, soaking his taffy with salty Atlantic Ocean water. He sold some \"salt water taffy\" to a girl, who proudly walked down to the beach ... |
5706195175f01819005e797c | What happened to David Bradley's shop that led to the creation of salt water taffy? | Bradley's shop was flooded after a major storm | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn 1883, salt water taffy was conceived in Atlantic City by David Bradley. The traditional story is that Bradley's shop was flooded after a major storm, soaking his taffy with salty Atlantic Ocean water. He sold some \"salt water taffy\" to a girl, who proudly walked down to the beach ... |
5706195175f01819005e797d | Who did Bradley sell salt water taffy to for the first time? | a girl | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn 1883, salt water taffy was conceived in Atlantic City by David Bradley. The traditional story is that Bradley's shop was flooded after a major storm, soaking his taffy with salty Atlantic Ocean water. He sold some \"salt water taffy\" to a girl, who proudly walked down to the beach ... |
5706195175f01819005e797e | Where did the water come from for the creation of the first salt water taffy? | Atlantic Ocean | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn 1883, salt water taffy was conceived in Atlantic City by David Bradley. The traditional story is that Bradley's shop was flooded after a major storm, soaking his taffy with salty Atlantic Ocean water. He sold some \"salt water taffy\" to a girl, who proudly walked down to the beach ... |
57061add52bb8914006898ae | What years do many historians consider Atlantic City's golden age? | 1920s | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe 1920s, with tourism at its peak, are considered by many historians as Atlantic City's golden age. During Prohibition, which was enacted nationally in 1919 and lasted until 1933, much liquor was consumed and gambling regularly took place in the back rooms of nightclubs and restauran... |
57061add52bb8914006898af | What year was Prohibition enacted nationally? | 1919 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe 1920s, with tourism at its peak, are considered by many historians as Atlantic City's golden age. During Prohibition, which was enacted nationally in 1919 and lasted until 1933, much liquor was consumed and gambling regularly took place in the back rooms of nightclubs and restauran... |
57061add52bb8914006898b0 | During Prohibition what name was given to Atlantic City? | The World's Playground | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe 1920s, with tourism at its peak, are considered by many historians as Atlantic City's golden age. During Prohibition, which was enacted nationally in 1919 and lasted until 1933, much liquor was consumed and gambling regularly took place in the back rooms of nightclubs and restauran... |
57061add52bb8914006898b1 | During Prohibition how high was Nucky Johnson's income? | as much as $500,000 annually | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe 1920s, with tourism at its peak, are considered by many historians as Atlantic City's golden age. During Prohibition, which was enacted nationally in 1919 and lasted until 1933, much liquor was consumed and gambling regularly took place in the back rooms of nightclubs and restauran... |
57061add52bb8914006898b2 | How long did Prohibition last? | until 1933 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe 1920s, with tourism at its peak, are considered by many historians as Atlantic City's golden age. During Prohibition, which was enacted nationally in 1919 and lasted until 1933, much liquor was consumed and gambling regularly took place in the back rooms of nightclubs and restauran... |
57061efb52bb8914006898ca | During the 1920s, who was the mayor of Atlantic City? | Edward L. Bader | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nDuring this time, Atlantic City was under the mayoral reign of Edward L. Bader, known for his contributions to the construction, athletics and aviation of Atlantic City. Despite the opposition of many others, he purchased land that became the city's municipal airport and high school fo... |
57061efb52bb8914006898cb | What three contributions to Atlantic City was Edward L. Bader known for? | construction, athletics and aviation | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nDuring this time, Atlantic City was under the mayoral reign of Edward L. Bader, known for his contributions to the construction, athletics and aviation of Atlantic City. Despite the opposition of many others, he purchased land that became the city's municipal airport and high school fo... |
57061efb52bb8914006898cc | What year did Edward L. Bader lead the initiative to construct the Atlantic City High School? | 1923 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nDuring this time, Atlantic City was under the mayoral reign of Edward L. Bader, known for his contributions to the construction, athletics and aviation of Atlantic City. Despite the opposition of many others, he purchased land that became the city's municipal airport and high school fo... |
57061efb52bb8914006898cd | How much was the bond for that was to be used to purchase land for a Convention Center? | $1.5 million | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nDuring this time, Atlantic City was under the mayoral reign of Edward L. Bader, known for his contributions to the construction, athletics and aviation of Atlantic City. Despite the opposition of many others, he purchased land that became the city's municipal airport and high school fo... |
57061efb52bb8914006898ce | What year was Boardwalk Hall finished? | 1924 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nDuring this time, Atlantic City was under the mayoral reign of Edward L. Bader, known for his contributions to the construction, athletics and aviation of Atlantic City. Despite the opposition of many others, he purchased land that became the city's municipal airport and high school fo... |
5706201b52bb8914006898d4 | Who was a meeting organized for in 1929 in Atlantic City? | organized crime figures from all across America | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nFrom May 13 to May 16 in 1929, Johnson hosted a conference for organized crime figures from all across America. The men who called this meeting were Masseria family lieutenant Charles \"Lucky\" Luciano and former Chicago South Side Gang boss Johnny \"the Fox\" Torrio, with heads of the... |
5706201b52bb8914006898d5 | What family was Charles | Charles "Lucky" Luciano and former Chicago South Side Gang boss Johnny "the Fox" Torrio | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nFrom May 13 to May 16 in 1929, Johnson hosted a conference for organized crime figures from all across America. The men who called this meeting were Masseria family lieutenant Charles \"Lucky\" Luciano and former Chicago South Side Gang boss Johnny \"the Fox\" Torrio, with heads of the... |
570621a675f01819005e79d4 | In what year was there a conference for organized crime figures in Atlantic City? | 1929 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nFrom May 13 to May 16 in 1929, Johnson hosted a conference for organized crime figures from all across America. The men who called this meeting were Masseria family lieutenant Charles \"Lucky\" Luciano and former Chicago South Side Gang boss Johnny \"the Fox\" Torrio, with heads of the... |
570621a675f01819005e79d5 | For which family was Charles "Lucky" Luciano a lieutenant? | Masseria family | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nFrom May 13 to May 16 in 1929, Johnson hosted a conference for organized crime figures from all across America. The men who called this meeting were Masseria family lieutenant Charles \"Lucky\" Luciano and former Chicago South Side Gang boss Johnny \"the Fox\" Torrio, with heads of the... |
570621a675f01819005e79d6 | What was Johnny Torrio's nickname? | the Fox | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nFrom May 13 to May 16 in 1929, Johnson hosted a conference for organized crime figures from all across America. The men who called this meeting were Masseria family lieutenant Charles \"Lucky\" Luciano and former Chicago South Side Gang boss Johnny \"the Fox\" Torrio, with heads of the... |
570621a675f01819005e79d7 | What was Charles Luciano's nickname? | Lucky | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nFrom May 13 to May 16 in 1929, Johnson hosted a conference for organized crime figures from all across America. The men who called this meeting were Masseria family lieutenant Charles \"Lucky\" Luciano and former Chicago South Side Gang boss Johnny \"the Fox\" Torrio, with heads of the... |
570621a675f01819005e79d8 | Who was a former Chicago South Side Gang boss? | Johnny "the Fox" Torrio | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nFrom May 13 to May 16 in 1929, Johnson hosted a conference for organized crime figures from all across America. The men who called this meeting were Masseria family lieutenant Charles \"Lucky\" Luciano and former Chicago South Side Gang boss Johnny \"the Fox\" Torrio, with heads of the... |
570624bb52bb8914006898ec | Which Atlantic City neighborhood became particularly impoverished in the mid-to-late 20th century? | the "Inlet" | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nLike many older east coast cities after World War II, Atlantic City became plagued with poverty, crime, corruption, and general economic decline in the mid-to-late 20th century. The neighborhood known as the \"Inlet\" became particularly impoverished. The reasons for the resort's decli... |
570624bb52bb8914006898ed | What was the biggest factor in the decline in Atlantic City's popularity? | cheap, fast jet service | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nLike many older east coast cities after World War II, Atlantic City became plagued with poverty, crime, corruption, and general economic decline in the mid-to-late 20th century. The neighborhood known as the \"Inlet\" became particularly impoverished. The reasons for the resort's decli... |
570624bb52bb8914006898ee | What were two other locations people began to fly to instead of going to Atlantic City? | Miami Beach and the Bahamas | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nLike many older east coast cities after World War II, Atlantic City became plagued with poverty, crime, corruption, and general economic decline in the mid-to-late 20th century. The neighborhood known as the \"Inlet\" became particularly impoverished. The reasons for the resort's decli... |
570624bb52bb8914006898ef | After the war, what form of transportation became more readily available to many Americans? | automobile | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nLike many older east coast cities after World War II, Atlantic City became plagued with poverty, crime, corruption, and general economic decline in the mid-to-late 20th century. The neighborhood known as the \"Inlet\" became particularly impoverished. The reasons for the resort's decli... |
570624bb52bb8914006898f0 | What two luxuries that people could have at their own homes led to a diminished interest in luxury beach resorts? | home air conditioning and swimming pools | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nLike many older east coast cities after World War II, Atlantic City became plagued with poverty, crime, corruption, and general economic decline in the mid-to-late 20th century. The neighborhood known as the \"Inlet\" became particularly impoverished. The reasons for the resort's decli... |
5706268775f01819005e7a00 | What event was hosted by Atlantic City in 1964? | Democratic National Convention | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe city hosted the 1964 Democratic National Convention which nominated Lyndon Johnson for President and Hubert Humphrey as Vice President. The convention and the press coverage it generated, however, cast a harsh light on Atlantic City, which by then was in the midst of a long period ... |
5706268775f01819005e7a01 | Who was nominated for President during the 1964 Democratic National Convention? | Lyndon Johnson | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe city hosted the 1964 Democratic National Convention which nominated Lyndon Johnson for President and Hubert Humphrey as Vice President. The convention and the press coverage it generated, however, cast a harsh light on Atlantic City, which by then was in the midst of a long period ... |
5706268775f01819005e7a02 | Who was nominated for Vice President during the 1964 Democratic National Convention? | Hubert Humphrey | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe city hosted the 1964 Democratic National Convention which nominated Lyndon Johnson for President and Hubert Humphrey as Vice President. The convention and the press coverage it generated, however, cast a harsh light on Atlantic City, which by then was in the midst of a long period ... |
5706268775f01819005e7a03 | Who was the Governor of New Jersey in 1964? | Richard J. Hughes | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe city hosted the 1964 Democratic National Convention which nominated Lyndon Johnson for President and Hubert Humphrey as Vice President. The convention and the press coverage it generated, however, cast a harsh light on Atlantic City, which by then was in the midst of a long period ... |
5706268775f01819005e7a04 | Despite being in the midst of a long period of economic decline many felt that the Convention was only held in Atlantic city because of a friendship between what two men? | Johnson and Governor of New Jersey Richard J. Hughes | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nThe city hosted the 1964 Democratic National Convention which nominated Lyndon Johnson for President and Hubert Humphrey as Vice President. The convention and the press coverage it generated, however, cast a harsh light on Atlantic City, which by then was in the midst of a long period ... |
570629cf75f01819005e7a0a | By what years were many of the great hotels suffering from high vacancy rates? | the late 1960s | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nBy the late 1960s, many of the resort's once great hotels were suffering from embarrassing vacancy rates. Most of them were either shut down, converted to cheap apartments, or converted to nursing home facilities by the end of the decade. Prior to and during the advent of legalized gam... |
570629cf75f01819005e7a0b | Prior to and during the advent of legalized gaming, what happened to many of the hotels in Atlantic City? | demolished | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nBy the late 1960s, many of the resort's once great hotels were suffering from embarrassing vacancy rates. Most of them were either shut down, converted to cheap apartments, or converted to nursing home facilities by the end of the decade. Prior to and during the advent of legalized gam... |
570629cf75f01819005e7a0c | When were many of the large hotels demolished? | 1970s and 1980s | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nBy the late 1960s, many of the resort's once great hotels were suffering from embarrassing vacancy rates. Most of them were either shut down, converted to cheap apartments, or converted to nursing home facilities by the end of the decade. Prior to and during the advent of legalized gam... |
570629cf75f01819005e7a0d | After the Ambassador Hotel was gutted what did it become? | Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nBy the late 1960s, many of the resort's once great hotels were suffering from embarrassing vacancy rates. Most of them were either shut down, converted to cheap apartments, or converted to nursing home facilities by the end of the decade. Prior to and during the advent of legalized gam... |
570629cf75f01819005e7a0e | Who purchased the old Ambassador Hotel in 1978? | Ramada | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nBy the late 1960s, many of the resort's once great hotels were suffering from embarrassing vacancy rates. Most of them were either shut down, converted to cheap apartments, or converted to nursing home facilities by the end of the decade. Prior to and during the advent of legalized gam... |
57062b9075f01819005e7a1e | In what year did New Jersey voters pass a referendum approving casino gambling for Atlantic City? | 1976 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn an effort at revitalizing the city, New Jersey voters in 1976 passed a referendum, approving casino gambling for Atlantic City; this came after a 1974 referendum on legalized gambling failed to pass. Immediately after the legislation passed, the owners of the Chalfonte-Haddon Hall H... |
57062b9075f01819005e7a1f | The owners of the Chalfonte-Haddon Hall Hotel converted it into what? | Resorts International | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn an effort at revitalizing the city, New Jersey voters in 1976 passed a referendum, approving casino gambling for Atlantic City; this came after a 1974 referendum on legalized gambling failed to pass. Immediately after the legislation passed, the owners of the Chalfonte-Haddon Hall H... |
57062b9075f01819005e7a20 | What was the name of the first legal casino in the eastern United States? | Resorts International | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn an effort at revitalizing the city, New Jersey voters in 1976 passed a referendum, approving casino gambling for Atlantic City; this came after a 1974 referendum on legalized gambling failed to pass. Immediately after the legislation passed, the owners of the Chalfonte-Haddon Hall H... |
57062b9075f01819005e7a21 | What year did Resorts International open? | 1978 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn an effort at revitalizing the city, New Jersey voters in 1976 passed a referendum, approving casino gambling for Atlantic City; this came after a 1974 referendum on legalized gambling failed to pass. Immediately after the legislation passed, the owners of the Chalfonte-Haddon Hall H... |
57062b9075f01819005e7a22 | How many casinos are there in Atlantic City today? | eleven | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn an effort at revitalizing the city, New Jersey voters in 1976 passed a referendum, approving casino gambling for Atlantic City; this came after a 1974 referendum on legalized gambling failed to pass. Immediately after the legislation passed, the owners of the Chalfonte-Haddon Hall H... |
57062dc675f01819005e7a28 | Atlantic City's tourism began to decline due to what failure? | to diversify away from gaming | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nWith the redevelopment of Las Vegas and the opening of two casinos in Connecticut in the early 1990s, along with newly built casinos in the nearby Philadelphia metro area in the 2000s, Atlantic City's tourism began to decline due to its failure to diversify away from gaming. Determined... |
57062dc675f01819005e7a29 | Who did the Atlantic City Redevelopment Authority partner with in 1999? | Steve Wynn | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nWith the redevelopment of Las Vegas and the opening of two casinos in Connecticut in the early 1990s, along with newly built casinos in the nearby Philadelphia metro area in the 2000s, Atlantic City's tourism began to decline due to its failure to diversify away from gaming. Determined... |
57062dc675f01819005e7a2a | Why did the Atlantic City Redevelopment Authority partner with Steve Wynn? | to develop a new roadway | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nWith the redevelopment of Las Vegas and the opening of two casinos in Connecticut in the early 1990s, along with newly built casinos in the nearby Philadelphia metro area in the 2000s, Atlantic City's tourism began to decline due to its failure to diversify away from gaming. Determined... |
57062dc675f01819005e7a2b | What was the project involving Steve Wynn nicknamed? | The Tunnel Project | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nWith the redevelopment of Las Vegas and the opening of two casinos in Connecticut in the early 1990s, along with newly built casinos in the nearby Philadelphia metro area in the 2000s, Atlantic City's tourism began to decline due to its failure to diversify away from gaming. Determined... |
57062dc675f01819005e7a2c | "The Tunnel Project" was later officially named what? | Atlantic City-Brigantine Connector | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nWith the redevelopment of Las Vegas and the opening of two casinos in Connecticut in the early 1990s, along with newly built casinos in the nearby Philadelphia metro area in the 2000s, Atlantic City's tourism began to decline due to its failure to diversify away from gaming. Determined... |
57062f3952bb891400689946 | In what year did the tunnel open? | 2001 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAlthough Wynn's plans for development in the city were scrapped in 2002, the tunnel opened in 2001. The new roadway prompted Boyd Gaming in partnership with MGM/Mirage to build Atlantic City's newest casino. The Borgata opened in July 2003, and its success brought an influx of develope... |
57062f3952bb891400689947 | What was the name of Atlantic City's newest casino? | The Borgata | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAlthough Wynn's plans for development in the city were scrapped in 2002, the tunnel opened in 2001. The new roadway prompted Boyd Gaming in partnership with MGM/Mirage to build Atlantic City's newest casino. The Borgata opened in July 2003, and its success brought an influx of develope... |
57062f3952bb891400689948 | When did The Borgata open? | July 2003 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAlthough Wynn's plans for development in the city were scrapped in 2002, the tunnel opened in 2001. The new roadway prompted Boyd Gaming in partnership with MGM/Mirage to build Atlantic City's newest casino. The Borgata opened in July 2003, and its success brought an influx of develope... |
57062f3952bb891400689949 | In what year was Wynn's plans for development scrapped? | 2002 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAlthough Wynn's plans for development in the city were scrapped in 2002, the tunnel opened in 2001. The new roadway prompted Boyd Gaming in partnership with MGM/Mirage to build Atlantic City's newest casino. The Borgata opened in July 2003, and its success brought an influx of develope... |
57062f3952bb89140068994a | The new roadway prompted a partnership between which two companies? | Boyd Gaming in partnership with MGM/Mirage | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAlthough Wynn's plans for development in the city were scrapped in 2002, the tunnel opened in 2001. The new roadway prompted Boyd Gaming in partnership with MGM/Mirage to build Atlantic City's newest casino. The Borgata opened in July 2003, and its success brought an influx of develope... |
5706318d52bb89140068995a | When did the Sands Atlantic City close permanently? | November 11, 2006 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nOwing to economic conditions and the late 2000s recession, many of the proposed mega casinos never went further than the initial planning stages. One of these developers was Pinnacle Entertainment, who purchased the Sands Atlantic City, only to close it permanently November 11, 2006. T... |
5706318d52bb89140068995b | What happened to the Sands Atlantic City a year after it closed? | demolished in a dramatic, Las Vegas styled implosion | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nOwing to economic conditions and the late 2000s recession, many of the proposed mega casinos never went further than the initial planning stages. One of these developers was Pinnacle Entertainment, who purchased the Sands Atlantic City, only to close it permanently November 11, 2006. T... |
5706318d52bb89140068995c | What did Pinnacle Entertainment intend to replace the Sands Atlantic City with? | $1.5–2 billion casino resort | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nOwing to economic conditions and the late 2000s recession, many of the proposed mega casinos never went further than the initial planning stages. One of these developers was Pinnacle Entertainment, who purchased the Sands Atlantic City, only to close it permanently November 11, 2006. T... |
5706318d52bb89140068995d | Why did many of the proposed mega casinos never get further than the initial planning stages? | economic conditions and the late 2000s recession | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nOwing to economic conditions and the late 2000s recession, many of the proposed mega casinos never went further than the initial planning stages. One of these developers was Pinnacle Entertainment, who purchased the Sands Atlantic City, only to close it permanently November 11, 2006. T... |
5706318d52bb89140068995e | Who purchased the Sands Atlantic City? | Pinnacle Entertainment | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nOwing to economic conditions and the late 2000s recession, many of the proposed mega casinos never went further than the initial planning stages. One of these developers was Pinnacle Entertainment, who purchased the Sands Atlantic City, only to close it permanently November 11, 2006. T... |
5706332975f01819005e7a7c | In what year did Morgan Stanley purchase land for a new casino resort? | 2006 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn 2006, Morgan Stanley purchased 20 acres (8.1 ha) directly north of the Showboat Atlantic City Hotel and Casino for a new $2 billion plus casino resort. Revel Entertainment Group was named as the project's developer for the Revel Casino. Revel was hindered with many problems, with th... |
5706332975f01819005e7a7d | How much land did Morgan Stanley purchase? | 20 acres | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn 2006, Morgan Stanley purchased 20 acres (8.1 ha) directly north of the Showboat Atlantic City Hotel and Casino for a new $2 billion plus casino resort. Revel Entertainment Group was named as the project's developer for the Revel Casino. Revel was hindered with many problems, with th... |
5706332975f01819005e7a7e | Who was named as the developer for Morgan Stanley's casino resort? | Revel Entertainment Group | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn 2006, Morgan Stanley purchased 20 acres (8.1 ha) directly north of the Showboat Atlantic City Hotel and Casino for a new $2 billion plus casino resort. Revel Entertainment Group was named as the project's developer for the Revel Casino. Revel was hindered with many problems, with th... |
5706332975f01819005e7a7f | What percentage of ownership did Morgan Stanley hold in Revel Entertainment Group? | 90% | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn 2006, Morgan Stanley purchased 20 acres (8.1 ha) directly north of the Showboat Atlantic City Hotel and Casino for a new $2 billion plus casino resort. Revel Entertainment Group was named as the project's developer for the Revel Casino. Revel was hindered with many problems, with th... |
5706332975f01819005e7a80 | Who offered Revel $261 million in state tax credits? | Governor Chris Christie | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn 2006, Morgan Stanley purchased 20 acres (8.1 ha) directly north of the Showboat Atlantic City Hotel and Casino for a new $2 billion plus casino resort. Revel Entertainment Group was named as the project's developer for the Revel Casino. Revel was hindered with many problems, with th... |
5706352452bb891400689964 | How long had Atlantic City held a monopoly on casino gambling? | 40-year | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn the wake of the closures and declining revenue from casinos, Governor Christie said in September 2014 that the state would consider a 2015 referendum to end the 40-year-old monopoly that Atlantic City holds on casino gambling and allowing gambling in other municipalities. With casin... |
5706352452bb891400689965 | Who said that the state would consider a referendum to end the monopoly that Atlantic City holds on casino gambling? | Governor Christie | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn the wake of the closures and declining revenue from casinos, Governor Christie said in September 2014 that the state would consider a 2015 referendum to end the 40-year-old monopoly that Atlantic City holds on casino gambling and allowing gambling in other municipalities. With casin... |
5706352452bb891400689966 | When did Governor Christie say that the state would consider a referendum? | September 2014 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn the wake of the closures and declining revenue from casinos, Governor Christie said in September 2014 that the state would consider a 2015 referendum to end the 40-year-old monopoly that Atlantic City holds on casino gambling and allowing gambling in other municipalities. With casin... |
5706352452bb891400689967 | How much was casino revenue in 2006? | $5.2 billion | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn the wake of the closures and declining revenue from casinos, Governor Christie said in September 2014 that the state would consider a 2015 referendum to end the 40-year-old monopoly that Atlantic City holds on casino gambling and allowing gambling in other municipalities. With casin... |
5706352452bb891400689968 | How much was casino revenue in 2013? | $2.9 billion | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nIn the wake of the closures and declining revenue from casinos, Governor Christie said in September 2014 that the state would consider a 2015 referendum to end the 40-year-old monopoly that Atlantic City holds on casino gambling and allowing gambling in other municipalities. With casin... |
5706398252bb89140068998c | When did "Superstorm Sandy" strike Atlantic City? | October 29, 2012 | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\n\"Superstorm Sandy\" struck Atlantic City on October 29, 2012, causing flooding and power-outages but left minimal damage to any of the tourist areas including the Boardwalk and casino resorts, despite widespread belief that the city's boardwalk had been destroyed. The source of the mi... |
5706398252bb89140068998d | "Superstorm Sandy" produced an all-time record low barometric pressure reading of what? | 943 mb | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\n\"Superstorm Sandy\" struck Atlantic City on October 29, 2012, causing flooding and power-outages but left minimal damage to any of the tourist areas including the Boardwalk and casino resorts, despite widespread belief that the city's boardwalk had been destroyed. The source of the mi... |
5706398252bb89140068998e | Although "Superstorm Sandy" left minimal damage to any of the tourist areas it did cause what two other things to occur? | flooding and power-outages | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\n\"Superstorm Sandy\" struck Atlantic City on October 29, 2012, causing flooding and power-outages but left minimal damage to any of the tourist areas including the Boardwalk and casino resorts, despite widespread belief that the city's boardwalk had been destroyed. The source of the mi... |
5706398252bb89140068998f | What was the source of the misinformation concerning damage to the city's boardwalk? | photograph | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\n\"Superstorm Sandy\" struck Atlantic City on October 29, 2012, causing flooding and power-outages but left minimal damage to any of the tourist areas including the Boardwalk and casino resorts, despite widespread belief that the city's boardwalk had been destroyed. The source of the mi... |
5706398252bb891400689990 | Why was there a photo of the Boardwalk if it wasn't actually damaged in the storm? | the Boardwalk that was slated for repairs, prior to the storm | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\n\"Superstorm Sandy\" struck Atlantic City on October 29, 2012, causing flooding and power-outages but left minimal damage to any of the tourist areas including the Boardwalk and casino resorts, despite widespread belief that the city's boardwalk had been destroyed. The source of the mi... |
57063ba175f01819005e7aa2 | According to the United States Census Bureau, what is the total area in square miles? | 17.037 square miles | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 17.037 square miles (44.125 km2), including 10.747 square miles (27.835 km2) of land and 6.290 square miles (16.290 km2) of water (36.92%)."
] |
57063ba175f01819005e7aa3 | What is the area of land? | 10.747 square miles | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 17.037 square miles (44.125 km2), including 10.747 square miles (27.835 km2) of land and 6.290 square miles (16.290 km2) of water (36.92%)."
] |
57063ba175f01819005e7aa4 | What is the area of water? | 6.290 square miles | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 17.037 square miles (44.125 km2), including 10.747 square miles (27.835 km2) of land and 6.290 square miles (16.290 km2) of water (36.92%)."
] |
57063ba175f01819005e7aa5 | What percentage of the city is made up of water? | 36.92% | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 17.037 square miles (44.125 km2), including 10.747 square miles (27.835 km2) of land and 6.290 square miles (16.290 km2) of water (36.92%)."
] |
57063ba175f01819005e7aa6 | What organization provided data detailing the size of the city? | United States Census Bureau | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 17.037 square miles (44.125 km2), including 10.747 square miles (27.835 km2) of land and 6.290 square miles (16.290 km2) of water (36.92%)."
] |
57063e7075f01819005e7ab2 | Besides Chelsea, City Island, and Great Island, what other community, locality, or place name is included in the city? | Venice Park | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nUnincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Chelsea, City Island, Great Island and Venice Park."
] |
57063e7075f01819005e7ab3 | Besides Chelsea, City Island, and Venice Park, what other community, locality, or place name is included in the city? | Great Island | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nUnincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Chelsea, City Island, Great Island and Venice Park."
] |
57063e7075f01819005e7ab4 | Besides Chelsea, Venice Park, and Great Island, what other community, locality, or place name is included in the city? | City Island | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nUnincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Chelsea, City Island, Great Island and Venice Park."
] |
57063e7075f01819005e7ab5 | Besides Venice Park, City Island, and Great Island, what other community, locality, or place name is included in the city? | Chelsea | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nUnincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Chelsea, City Island, Great Island and Venice Park."
] |
57063e7075f01819005e7ab6 | Besides localities and place names, what else is located partically or completely within the city? | Unincorporated communities | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nUnincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the city include Chelsea, City Island, Great Island and Venice Park."
] |
5706402075f01819005e7abc | What is the daily average temperature in July? | 75.6 °F | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nSummers are typically warm and humid with a July daily average of 75.6 °F (24.2 °C). During this time, the city gets a sea breeze off the ocean that often makes daytime temperatures much cooler than inland areas, making Atlantic City a prime place for beating the summer heat from June ... |
5706402075f01819005e7abd | Atlantic City is a prime place to beat the heat from June through what month? | September | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nSummers are typically warm and humid with a July daily average of 75.6 °F (24.2 °C). During this time, the city gets a sea breeze off the ocean that often makes daytime temperatures much cooler than inland areas, making Atlantic City a prime place for beating the summer heat from June ... |
5706402075f01819005e7abe | What is the average temperature for January in Atlantic City? | 35.5 °F | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nSummers are typically warm and humid with a July daily average of 75.6 °F (24.2 °C). During this time, the city gets a sea breeze off the ocean that often makes daytime temperatures much cooler than inland areas, making Atlantic City a prime place for beating the summer heat from June ... |
5706402075f01819005e7abf | How many days long is the growing season? | 239 days | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nSummers are typically warm and humid with a July daily average of 75.6 °F (24.2 °C). During this time, the city gets a sea breeze off the ocean that often makes daytime temperatures much cooler than inland areas, making Atlantic City a prime place for beating the summer heat from June ... |
5706402075f01819005e7ac0 | What is the extreme low temperature of Atlantic City? | −9 °F | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nSummers are typically warm and humid with a July daily average of 75.6 °F (24.2 °C). During this time, the city gets a sea breeze off the ocean that often makes daytime temperatures much cooler than inland areas, making Atlantic City a prime place for beating the summer heat from June ... |
570680fe75f01819005e7bb8 | How many inches of precipitation does Atlantic City receive annually? | 40 inches | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAnnual precipitation is 40 inches (1,020 mm) which is fairly spread throughout the year. Owing to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its location in South Jersey, Atlantic City receives less snow than a good portion of the rest of New Jersey. Even at the airport, where low tempera... |
570680fe75f01819005e7bb9 | What is the average number of inches of snow received at the airport annually? | 16.5 inches | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAnnual precipitation is 40 inches (1,020 mm) which is fairly spread throughout the year. Owing to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its location in South Jersey, Atlantic City receives less snow than a good portion of the rest of New Jersey. Even at the airport, where low tempera... |
570680fe75f01819005e7bba | Atlantic City's lack of snowfall is due to its location in South Jersey and its proximaty to which body of water? | Atlantic Ocean | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAnnual precipitation is 40 inches (1,020 mm) which is fairly spread throughout the year. Owing to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its location in South Jersey, Atlantic City receives less snow than a good portion of the rest of New Jersey. Even at the airport, where low tempera... |
570680fe75f01819005e7bbb | Atlantic City's lack of snowfall is due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its location where? | South Jersey | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAnnual precipitation is 40 inches (1,020 mm) which is fairly spread throughout the year. Owing to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its location in South Jersey, Atlantic City receives less snow than a good portion of the rest of New Jersey. Even at the airport, where low tempera... |
570680fe75f01819005e7bbc | Atlantic City is different from the northern and western parts of the state in the winter due to its tendency to receive which type of precipitation? | rain | [
"Atlantic_City,_New_Jersey\n\nAnnual precipitation is 40 inches (1,020 mm) which is fairly spread throughout the year. Owing to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and its location in South Jersey, Atlantic City receives less snow than a good portion of the rest of New Jersey. Even at the airport, where low tempera... |
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