Steel Pier Press Release
Steel Pier: Celebrate a Century and More of Memories What was once old… is new again… celebrating 110 years of Family Entertainment in Atlantic City on Friday June 27th 2008
For Immediate Release
Saturday June 20, 2008
Steel Pier: Celebrate a Century and More of Memories What was once old… is new again… celebrating 110 years of Family Entertainment in Atlantic City on Friday June 27th 2008
Atlantic City, NJ - To celebrate more than a century of memories, Steel Pier is a hosting a 110 year anniversary party on June 27th, with a stroll down memory lane with live music, dancing, memorabilia, and a chance to reminisce and share your memories with past performers, dancers and employees. On this special anniversary day celebration Steel Pier will feature an All Day Pass for just $10.10 in honor of their 110 years.
Since 1898, Steel Pier has been an epic entertainment center where families and friends had fun in America’s Favorite Playground and made a lifetime of memories. The Pier also was known for showcasing the world's top entertainers as the place where they could reach a diverse audience of all ages.
From the 1920's through the 50s everyone who was anyone played Steel Pier, known as the “Showplace of the Nation”. W. C. Fields was a member of the minstrel group that appeared during the Pier's inaugural season, but headline appearances quickly followed for him and everyone else. Guy Lombardo, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey, Mae West, Charlie Chaplin, The Three Stooges, Bob Hope, Amos 'n Andy, and Frank Sinatra. Abbott and Costello perfected their “Who’s on First” routine. And it's been said that Big Bands weren't really big until they started to play on Steel Pier. And for four years, Miss America was crowned in the ballroom of Steel Pier until the pageant moved to Boardwalk Hall.
And the second half of the century featured the Motown sound of Smokey Robinson and the Supremes and the Rock n’ Roll of Chuck Berry, the Alman Brothers and many more. Everyone played Steel Pier while thousands of fans enjoyed “The Amusement City at Sea”.
There are still ‘100s’ of reasons to play on the Pier, one of Atlantic City’s best loved icons. Boardwalk food, saltwater taffy, the smell of salt air and modern day amusements and thrills such as the Rocket, Crazy Mouse, Helicopter Rides and much more to keep visitors of all ages coming back. With over 24 rides, games, attractions, and free admission, the Steel Pier successfully lures families to a town that had become a one - dimensional casino resort.
Continuing this memorable milestone Steel Pier will celebrate by hosting Live Daily Shows by the famous Nocks Family throughout the summer season. The good times continue to roll for Steel Pier. Steel Piers operating hours Mon- Fri 3pm – 12 mid, Sat – Sun 12 pm -1am.
Steel Pier is located at Virginia Avenue and the Boardwalk Atlantic City, New Jersey, directly across from the Taj Mahal Resort and Casino. For more information please call (609) 345-4893 or visit www.steelpier.com.