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What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear Atlantic City? 50 years ago, most people would probably say the beach or the boardwalk. Today, casinos are what they're known best for (though organized crime and cocaine are also acceptable answers). I wouldn't be doing this city justice if I didn't cover a couple more of them. Since photography isn't allowed in active casinos, you'll have to settle for some more closed ones. Not like AC has any shortage of them. Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, NJ This casino opened in 1987. While it was originally independently owned, the land it sits on was leased from Resorts. It originally had a riverboat theme, but was remodeled in 1995 to a New Orleans theme. It was bought by Harrah's in 1998, who later took on the better-known Caesars' name after Harrah's bought them in 2005. It was still a popular and profitable casino at the time it closed in 2014, but the plug was pulled to prevent competition wi

Pack up your bags, cause we're going to the beach! Never mind the fact that it's September, 60 degrees, and raining. We'll hit the casinos there though! (although the ones we're looking at are closed too). But first, let's take another look at a strip mall we saw last week.  Exton RadioShack Update The new awning is being installed and it looks like stucco is ready to go up! A Record Achievement I was snooping through the record bin at Goodwill and came across one made for Grants. If I'm remembering correctly it was a Christmas compilation album from the 60's. Whiteland Towne Center, Exton, PA A small tower was recently put at the newly created end of the center now that most of the old Winner's Circle has been demolished for a new CVS. About 1/3 of the old Winner's Circle space was left vacant. This is now home to Nothing Bundt Cakes. Looking towards the new CVS from in front of the Winners Circle remnants. Former short-lived T