The Garden Pier was a historic pier located in uptown Atlantic City, New Jersey at the northern end of the boardwalk and South New Jersey Ave. The pier was opened on July 19, 1913, and was home to …

First opening on July 19, 1913, its "uptown" location placed it away from the frenzied activity of the bustling downtown. The red-tiled roofs and Ionic architecture style of the buildings and the beautifully …

Jun 10, 2021 · He shared ownership with his brother Louis of the Garden Pier in Atlantic City and served as Vice-President of the Atlantic City Steel Pier Company. Burk was also involved in the political …

Opened in 1913, the Garden Pier is relatively small, just 700 feet long. When it was first built it had beautiful gardens (hence, the name) which were connected to an open air theatre.

The sale, a foreclosure proceeding, was held to clear up the estates of Mrs. Gould and the late Alfred and Louis Burk of Philadelphia, which jointly held a $128,000 mortgage on the property.

Aug 30, 2024 · A devastating fire heavily damaged the pier in 1981, but thanks to the dedication of Mrs. Miller and Atlantic City Councilman Walter Collette, the pier was rebuilt.

In 1954, the pier was rehabilitated and expanded to include a large concert and band shell with seats for 1500 spectators, extensive landscaping and an elaborate fountain. Visitors can enjoy both the …

Alfred E. Burk was a prominent industrialist and politician. Along with his shared company Burk Brothers, he also developed and owned the Garden Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey with his brother Louis.

Oct 31, 2012 · The pier has served as longtime home to both the museum and the Atlantic City Art Center, and is located across from Revel on the northern end of the Boardwalk at New Jersey Avenue.

The pier was opened on July 19, 1913, and was home to the B.F. Keith's Theatre, Atlantic City Historical Museum and the Atlantic City Art Center. Garden Pier closed for a period of time in 2010 due to …