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Boardwalk Hall

2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 USA

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“A premier entertainment spot”

Historic Boardwalk Hall has played host to a sparkling list of dazzling entertainers and knockout sporting events throughout its 81 year history. A premier entertainment spot for visitors and residents alike, this unique seaside arena has helped to solidify Atlantic City's reputation as the "Always Turned On" entertainment destination of the Northeast. Built in 1929 to host the city's growing convention industry, the historic Hall was touted an architectural marvel at that time. With its large 137 foot-high barrel vault ceiling, the Atlantic City Convention Hall as it was formerly known, laid claim to the world's largest clear span space during that period. Boardwalk Hall takes pride in a number of firsts. In 1930, it hosted the nation's first indoor college football game; from July 1942 until November 16, 1945 the Army Air Forces used Convention Hall as a headquarters and training facility during World War II; the country's first indoor helicopter flight was made here in 1970, and Boardwalk Hall was listed on the United State Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark in 1987. In the early years, a number of celebrated artists have performed at Boardwalk Hall including The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, the big band orchestras of Louis Armstrong, Count Basie and Woody Herman, Luciano Pavarotti, The Police, the Rolling Stones and many more. In December 1998 the facility began an extensive three year, $90 million renovation and restoration that would transform the building into a modern special events arena capable of variable seating for up to 14,770 people. In 2001, the new, more modern Hall was unveiled with much fanfare. Renamed "Boardwalk Hall," the building was officially re-opened with a moving patriotic ceremony held on October 11, 2001 to honor those who serve and protect our country, state and communities. The innovative renovation received nine architectural and engineering awards, including the 2003 National Preservation Award and Design and Construction magazine's 2002 Renovation Project of the Year. Since reopening, a host of world-class entertainers and national touring productions have taken the legendary stage, such as icons Lady Gaga, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Barbara Streisand, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Jimmy Buffett, and Andrea Bocelli, among others. Boardwalk Hall has also showcased some of the most exciting professional boxing matches carded in recent history, including 2010's Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez's devastating knockout over Paul "The Punisher" Williams and Ring magazine's 2003 Fight Of The Year, Gatti vs. Ward III. Other popular sports and family entertainment have included the annual Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Championship, Professional Bull Riders, New Jersey's State High School Wrestling Championships, Walking With Dinosaurs, Disney On Ice, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus and WWE. From 2011 through 2013, Boardwalk Hall will play host to the ECAC Hockey Men's Championship.

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Chris C.

This review is of the tour of Convention Hall and famous pipe organ. I was curious to see how this historic venue had held up since I last was inside way back in 1984 working a rock concert ( The... Read more

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Delores M.

I went to a concert with my daughter at Broadwalk Hall. This stadium used to be the Atlantic City Convention Hall. It's a historic multi-purpose building that has all sorts of entertainment and... Read more

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Renee D.

I have a few things to say about this venue. Some are positive but most are negative. I came here on Saturday, February 12th for the Katt Williams World War 3 Tour. First negative, the gauged us... Read more

Boardwalk Hall

2301 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, New Jersey
08401 USA
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