The Pier Shops at Caesars
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The Pier Shops at Caesars is a luxury shopping mall
located on a four-story pier adjacent to Caesars Atlantic City
in Atlantic City
, New Jersey
. It is connected to the casino via a second-story skybridge. Constructed by Perini Building Company of Framingham, MA. It was opened in 1906 as an amusement pier named the "Million Dollar Pier", it was converted to a mall and renamed "The Shops on Ocean One" in 1983, and in 2006 was purchased by Caesars and renovated.
The pier contains many upscale stores, like Tourneau
, Gucci
, Apple
, Louis Vuitton
, Armani A/X, and nine restaurants.
"The Show" is the world's largest indoor water fountain display in a shopping mall. The fountain is choreographed and set to music. The show is performed on the hour and has two variations: a day show and a night show. The show is routinely met with applause from audiences and the most popular viewing spot is usually from the mall's second floor.
handrail. He fell 40 feet (12.2 m) and later died at the hospital
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On Sunday, September 27, 2009, a 42 year old man from New Jersey accidentally fell from the escalator. He fell approximately 40 feet (12.2 m).
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
located on a four-story pier adjacent to Caesars Atlantic City
Caesars Atlantic City
Caesars Atlantic City is a luxury hotel, casino, and spa resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Like Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, it has an ancient Roman theme. Atlantic City's second casino, it opened in 1979 as the Caesars Boardwalk Regency. The . casino has over 3,400 slot machines, and is one of...
in Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. It is connected to the casino via a second-story skybridge. Constructed by Perini Building Company of Framingham, MA. It was opened in 1906 as an amusement pier named the "Million Dollar Pier", it was converted to a mall and renamed "The Shops on Ocean One" in 1983, and in 2006 was purchased by Caesars and renovated.
The pier contains many upscale stores, like Tourneau
Tourneau
Tourneau, Inc., is a watch retailer established in 1900 and based in the United States. Selling from inexpensive brands such as Citizen and Swatch all the way to top brands including Rolex and Patek Philippe & Co., and others, Tourneau with 37 boutique locations is one of America's largest...
, Gucci
Gucci
The House of Gucci, better known simply as Gucci , is an Italian fashion and leather goods label, part of the Gucci Group, which is owned by French company PPR...
, Apple
Apple
The apple is the pomaceous fruit of the apple tree, species Malus domestica in the rose family . It is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known of the many members of genus Malus that are used by humans. Apple grow on small, deciduous trees that blossom in the spring...
, Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Malletier – commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton , or shortened to LV – is a French fashion house founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label is well known for its LV monogram, which is featured on most products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes,...
, Armani A/X, and nine restaurants.
Floors
The mall's four floors are:- The Boardwalk (first floor): The floor on this level is designed to look like the Atlantic City Boardwalk and the shops tend to focus around gifts, entertainment, and moderate to upscale stores.
- The Skybridge (second floor): There is direct access from Caesars through the skyway over the Boardwalk, allowing shoppers to avoid stepping outside in the colder months or to get to the casino while avoiding the crowded boardwalk. The more upscale shops are located on this level and the design gives the impression of shopping under the stars.
- The Promenade (third floor): The restaurants, bars, and clubs are all located on the north side of this level of the mall. The south side of the mall is a long glass window with Adirondack chairs placed in sand to give shoppers a place to relax and feel like they are at the beach, called The Beach at The Pier.
- One Atlantic (Fourth Floor): One Atlantic is a 14000 square feet (1,300.6 m²) events venue and banquet hall on the fourth floor for weddings and parties.
Fountain
Financial Problems
Taubman Group, owners of the pier shops, said it was no longer able to make payments on a $135 million mortgage. The company, which has 77 percent equity in the property, said it has plans to write down the value of the mall by $106 million to $111 million, and the Pier's book value would drop to $52 million under the arrangement.Incidents
On Saturday, August 9, 2008, a 25 year old from New Jersey fell while seated on the escalatorEscalator
An escalator is a moving staircase – a conveyor transport device for carrying people between floors of a building. The device consists of a motor-driven chain of individual, linked steps that move up or down on tracks, allowing the step treads to remain horizontal.Escalators are used around the...
handrail. He fell 40 feet (12.2 m) and later died at the hospital
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center City Division
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center is a health system based in Atlantic County, NJ. It includes two hospitals; the Atlantic City Campus in Atlantic City, New Jersey and the Mainland Campus in Pomona, New Jersey. It has Atlantic City's only cancer institute, heart institute, and neonatal intensive...
.
On Sunday, September 27, 2009, a 42 year old man from New Jersey accidentally fell from the escalator. He fell approximately 40 feet (12.2 m).
See also
- Caesars Atlantic CityCaesars Atlantic CityCaesars Atlantic City is a luxury hotel, casino, and spa resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Like Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, it has an ancient Roman theme. Atlantic City's second casino, it opened in 1979 as the Caesars Boardwalk Regency. The . casino has over 3,400 slot machines, and is one of...
- The Forum Shops at CaesarsThe Forum Shops at CaesarsThe Forum Shops at Caesars is a luxury mall connected to Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. Built as an extension wing of the main hotel, the mallnow fronts on The Strip...
- Atlantic City Outlets, The WalkAtlantic City Outlets, The WalkTanger Outlets The Walk is a 109-store open-air outlet mall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is the only outlet mall in Atlantic County and South Jersey...