Boardwalk Hall

The Historic Atlantic City Convention Hall, now commonly referred to as the Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, was listed on the United State Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark on February 27, 1987. As a result, all work performed in the building must be executed in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

(above): Interior view of Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall

The design of the restoration and rehabilitation process identified many challenges that needed to be addressed in order to transform the building into a modern day special events center. Some of the major challenges included the abatement of asbestos fire-proofed space behind ceiling tiles, and a complete replacement of the barrel vaulted ceiling in an historically accurate fashion.

As originally created, the building was not designed to accommodate present-day production standards and efficient use of space. The structural improvements addressed accessibility for rigging, lights and sound equipment; newer, wider and more comfortable seating with acceptable sight lines between the lower edge of the balcony and the floor level; and improved use of corridor space, modern back-of-house facilities and guest accommodations.