Atlantic City's historic district has preserved many interesting architectural landmarks. The city is also famous for its original museums and art galleries. One of its liveliest streets is Boardwalk that runs along the coast and has a length of about 13 km. Not only famous casinos and entertainment centers but also beautiful historical monuments stretch along the promenade. Today, one of the chic historic buildings houses the Atlantic City Historical Museum. The collection of one of the wealthy local residents once served as the basis of its exposition. He has gathered a very interesting collection of postcards and photographs, as well as video and audio recordings, one way or another related to the history of the city's development. The museum was opened in the 50s of the last century, and now its collection is regularly replenished with new interesting exhibits. Currently, it features state-of-the-art interactive installations allowing visitors to see the city in different periods of its history. The museum's collection of old photographs is considered one of the most valuable. The Atlantic City Art Center is located nearby. It contains paintings by famous American and foreign artists. Most of the masterpieces presented here were created at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. An important historical symbol of the city is the Absecon Lighthouse, which was erected on the coast more than 150 years ago. Today, the 52-meter-tall lighthouse is the third tallest
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