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101-539: ACX1 Studios is the successor to the famed Million Dollar Pier , which operated on the site from 1906 to 1981, and the Ocean One shopping mall pier which operated there from 1983 to 2003. In 2006 the pier opened as The Pier Shops at Caesars , and was renamed the Playground Pier in 2015. The pier held many upscale stores, such as Tourneau , Gucci , Louis Vuitton , Armani A/X , but was plagued with high vacancy rates by

202-460: A cold front moved eastward through the United States and weakened the ridge, causing the hurricane to turn more to the northwest. It re-intensified over warm sea surface temperatures , and the hurricane's minimum barometric pressure dropped to 930 mbar (27 inHg) on September 10. Between 02:00 and 03:00 UTC that day, the 21-mile-wide (34 km) eye of Donna crossed through

303-413: A shopping mall developer, which replaced the wooden deck and pilings with concrete and steel. The new pier was an attempt to bring families to the resort city which was by this point most known for its casinos, and was losing lots of non-casino visitors, particularly families. The mall was built in order to cater to tourists who would visit the city, and the developers believed that the amusement rides of

404-495: A 952 mbar (28.1 inHg) pressure reading in the main airport. Donna killed two people on Antigua. During the passing of Hurricane Donna, Anguilla recorded five deaths, including a woman who died when the roof of her house collapsed. Despite passing only 35 mi (56 km) north of the island, Donna caused only minor damage on St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands . A station there reported

505-463: A Category 4 hurricane early on September 6, and attained peak winds of 145 mph (233 km/h) twenty-four hours later. The storm then weakened over the next few days, making multiple landfalls in The Bahamas as a Category 3 hurricane. Donna generated severe wind gusts of up to 173 mph (278 km/h) over southern portions of the archipelago nation, and prolific rains affected

606-542: A contemporary collection of watches named the TNY Series that has been inspired by the architecture and design of New York City . In 2012, Tourneau partnered with Product Red to produce TOURNEAU (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition watches. 15% of the retail price of each (TOURNEAU)RED watch is donated to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria . In March 2015, a third NYC store was opened in Bryant Park . By 2015

707-468: A giant television screen, and a " World's Fair -type 'American Celebration' Hall". The bottom two floors featured fashion boutiques, jewelry stores, and bookstores, with restaurants being located on the third floor. The first floor also contained a theater. The second floor had fast food stands were arranged in a semi-circle next to a mezzanine with seating for 1,300. The restaurants would be casually, moderately priced, and family oriented as to not compete to

808-679: A hurricane watch were issued northward to Eastport, Maine . Ships at dock in Newport, Rhode Island were towed out into the bay to weather the storm. On September 12 at 5 a.m., hurricane warnings were extended northward to Eastport, and dropped south of Cape Hatteras. At 7 a.m., hurricane warnings were lowered south of Cape Charles. At 2 p.m., hurricane warnings were dropped south of Cape May. At 5 p.m., hurricane warnings were discontinued south of Manasquan, New Jersey. At 8 p.m., hurricane warnings expired south of Block Island. By 11 p.m. on September 12, all hurricane warnings had been lowered. Hurricane Donna

909-461: A judge terminated Costello's lease of the pier. When the pier reopened for the 1950 season, the area closest to the Boardwalk that was previously occupied by the ballroom was an open deck containing rides, concessions and other attractions. Admission to the pier was free, with guests charged separately for partaking in amusements. The pier would be run this way until it closed in 1981. From 1950 to 1969

1010-522: A longer time frame. Marine life was scarce for several months in areas of greatest oxygen depletion. Sports fishing in the area took a few months to recover. Juvenile pink shrimp moved from their estuarine nursery grounds into deeper water about 60 miles (97 km) offshore, where they were subsequently captured by fishermen. A Caspian tern was swept up the North American coast well to the north of its traditional breeding grounds, to Nova Scotia , which

1111-473: A man suffered a heart attack when his home was threatened by a fire. Additionally, weather-related traffic accidents in the province resulted in two injuries. Following the storm, President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower issued a disaster declaration for Florida and North Carolina, allowing residents of those states to be eligible for public assistance. The United States military sent

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1212-422: A new shopping mall pier on the site that would house stores and restaurants. In October 1981, while the pier was being demolished, a suspicious fire destroyed much of what was left of Million Dollar Pier. The remnants of the old pier were then removed, and a completely new pier built. In late April 1983 the new 900-foot-long 200-foot-wide pier, called Ocean One, opened. The new pier was constructed by Kravco Inc. ,

1313-526: A number of others. There were 10 injuries, some of which were caused by flying glass. Damage from this tornado was over $ 500,000. An F1 tornado also touched down in Garden City Beach , destroying or extensively damaging six buildings. In Beaufort County , many trees were uprooted, power lines were downed, homes were unroofed, piers were destroyed, and there was significant damage to corn and soybean crops. In North Carolina, Donna brought two tornadoes to

1414-581: A plane carrying doctors and food from Patrick Air Force Base to Mayaguana in the Bahamas. Crews of doctors and workers with food and supplies left from Key West and Miami to traverse the Florida Keys, bringing aid to affected residents. In Marathon, a large reconstruction program rehabilitated the key by Christmas . Coral reefs were damaged in the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary by

1515-855: A second location was founded in the Pennsylvania Hotel across from Penn Station . The first West Coast store was opened during the 1990s in the South Coast Plaza mall in Costa Mesa . In 1997 the company opened The Tourneau TimeMachine on 57th Street in New York City, and was at the time the world's largest watch store. Then in 2005, the Tourneau Time Dome in Las Vegas assumed the Guinness World Record . In 2011 Tourneau began selling

1616-420: A separate charge for each amusement in which they wanted to partake. By early July, the pier was again charging an admission fee (20 cents), but dropped it by the end of July. Some planned entertainment could not be provided, and at least one featured performer quit by late July. Pier owner Associated Realties Company instituted litigation to terminate Costello's lease of the pier on the grounds that he had breached

1717-666: A trade-in program for upgrading watch styles. In 1900, the Tourneau family established a watch selling business in the Russian Empire , fleeing to Paris after the Revolution before emigrating to New York City in 1924. The Tourneau brothers opened a small dressmaking shop, with a watch counter, in the Berkshire Place Hotel. They followed this with the company's first full shop at Madison Avenue and 49th Street in 1930. In 1940

1818-469: A truck fitted with a custom camper-shell for a journey he intended to take across the United States, accompanied by his poodle Charley. He planned on leaving after Labor Day from his home in Sag Harbor , Long Island, New York. Steinbeck delayed his trip slightly due to Donna, which made a direct hit on Long Island. Steinbeck wrote of saving his boat during the middle of the hurricane, during which he jumped into

1919-830: A watch servicing center in Long Island City and it also operates an e-commerce site. Hurricane Donna Hurricane Donna , known in Puerto Rico as Hurricane San Lorenzo , was the strongest hurricane of the 1960 Atlantic hurricane season , and caused severe damage to the Lesser Antilles , the Greater Antilles , and the East Coast of the United States , especially Florida, in August–September. The fifth tropical cyclone , third hurricane, and first major hurricane of

2020-508: A wind gust of 145 mph (233 km/h) at the Blue Hill Observatory . Extensive losses to apple orchards occurred, as the fruit was blown out of trees. Widespread telephone and power outages were reported. The strong southwest winds associated with Donna, in combination with very little rainfall, led to a significant deposit of salt spray, which whitewashed southwest-facing windows. Many trees and shrubs saw their leaves brown due to

2121-515: A wind gust of 60 mph (97 km/h). Some fences were toppled, while several houses were reported to have been damaged or destroyed. Electrical and telephone services were also disrupted. The highest daily rainfall total on the island was 8.78 inches (223 mm), causing minor local flooding. On Saint John , several small boats capsized. While passing to the north of Puerto Rico, Donna produced winds of 38 mph (61 km/h) in San Juan. Along

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2222-519: The Apple Store , Tommy Bahama , and Gucci failed to renew leases and left, with only the restaurants on the third floor staying. In early 2020 the pier was sold by Bart Blatstein to a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment. Caesars Entertainment stated they are investing money to get shops and restaurants into the pier to get it up to the 75+ stores and restaurants it once had in its heyday. Needed renovations would also be completed. As configured after

2323-547: The Auburn - Lewiston area due to falling trees or tree branches. Television antennas were damaged, as were several signs, including a Sears sign. In addition, 25% to 40% of the apple crop was destroyed. After becoming extratropical, the remnants of Donna continued northeastward into New Brunswick , Quebec , and then Labrador . Wind gusts of 53 mph (85 km/h) in Quebec snapped electrical poles and trees. One death occurred when

2424-540: The Connecticut and Rhode Island state line, thus much of the damage in Connecticut was in far eastern sections. Strong winds left 15,000 people without telephone service, while 88,000 homes lost electricity. Along the coast, tides caused beach erosion, inundated streets, and weakened foundations. Four seaside cottages were destroyed. Crop damage was isolated and mainly limited to apples and corn. In Rhode Island ,

2525-539: The Florida Keys at Conch Key , just northeast of Marathon , with sustained winds of 145 mph (233 km/h) and gusts to 178 mph (286 km/h). The hurricane continued to the northwest along the southwest coast of Florida, weakening due to interaction with the peninsula, before making landfall on Goodland , a short distance east of Marco Island , with winds of 120 mph (190 km/h). Donna then traversed Naples and Fort Myers before turning inland to

2626-633: The Florida Keys but extended northward from Daytona Beach to Savannah, Georgia . At 11 a.m. on September 11, all warnings were lowered south of Vero Beach and along the Florida west coast, while hurricane warnings were extended northward from Savannah to Myrtle Beach. At 5 p.m., hurricane warnings were lowered south of Fernandina Beach, while they were extended northward to include the entire North Carolina coast. Gale warnings were issued northward to Cape May. At 9 p.m., hurricane warnings were extended northward to Portsmouth, New Hampshire , while gale warnings and

2727-948: The Homestead area were flooded. The storm also overturned 25 mobile homes and caused one death in the city. While telephone service remained mostly uninterrupted, approximately 152,000 people lost electricity. Donna was the first hurricane to affect Miami, Florida, since Hurricane King in October 1950. Although structural damage in and around Miami was generally light, winds shattered windows and uprooted trees. Heavy precipitation inundated streets. Overall, 857 houses in Dade County were destroyed, while about 2,317 others suffered damage. Significant agricultural losses were also reported. About 100 homes in Broward County reported minor damage. In Boca Raton and Delray Beach , damage

2828-566: The Labrador Sea and dissipated early on September 14. At noon on September 3, a hurricane watch was issued for the Leeward Islands , which at 6 p.m. was upgraded to a warning. Also at 6 p.m., hurricane watches were raised for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands , which at 6 a.m. on September 4, were upgraded to warnings. By 6 a.m. on September 5, hurricane warnings were dropped for

2929-512: The Lesser Antilles . It is estimated that the storm attained hurricane status a day prior. The Azores High to the north was unusually powerful, which caused Donna to move to the west-northwest. When advisories began, Donna was intensifying into a major hurricane, which is the equivalent of a Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale ; it would ultimately maintain this status for nearly eight days. Continuing to

3030-745: The Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport as a layover . However, due to squally weather, the plane instead crashed into the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 63 people on board. Heavy rainfall was also reported in Cape Verde on August 30. Hurricane Donna caused very extensive damage on Saint-Martin , killed 7 and left at least a quarter of the island's population homeless. A weather station in Sint Maarten reported sustained wind gusts of 125 mph (201 km/h) and

3131-534: The Steel Pier , but continued to operate the Million Dollar Pier until late 1948. 1949 proved to be a pivotal, chaotic and disastrous year for the Million Dollar Pier. In February 1949 the pier was leased to a New York syndicate headed by George J. Costello for a period of five years. When the pier opened for the 1949 season, no admission fee was charged for the first time in pier history. Instead, customers paid

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3232-812: The 900 ft (270 m) fishing pier was wrecked. A total of 19 cottages and 12 mobile homes at Gordon Pass were damaged beyond repairs. Throughout Naples, Donna demolished 87 homes and damaged 614 others in Everglades City. The Miami News described Vanderbilt Beach as being reduced to "another welter of splintered homes." Throughout Collier County , strong winds and coastal flooding combined destroyed 153 homes, severely damaged 409 others, and caused minor damage to 1,049 dwellings. Donna left about $ 3 million in property damage and two deaths in Fort Myers . A new church in Bradenton

3333-405: The Atlantic Ocean and continued to move northeastward. The storm struck Long Island , New York , late on September 12 and rapidly weakened inland. On the following day, Donna became extratropical over Maine . On August 29, a tropical wave exited the west coast of Africa near Dakar . That day, it is estimated a tropical depression developed along the wave southeast of Cape Verde . There

3434-525: The Florida Keys disrupted traffic along the Overseas Highway . The Air Force evacuated 90  Boeing B-47 Stratojets from Homestead Air Reserve Base (At that time Homestead AFB). At Cape Canaveral , the threat of the storm caused the launching of two missiles to be postponed. Most flights out of Miami International Airport were canceled during the storm's approach. Officials closed schools in Miami and

3535-480: The Florida Keys, and recommended residents in low-lying areas of the Florida Keys and southwestern Florida to evacuate. Ultimately, about 12,000 people in southern Florida sought refuge in storm shelters, two of which were damaged during the storm. In Miami-Dade County alone, there were 77 storm shelters housing 10,000 people. At 5 p.m. on September 10, gale warnings were extended northward to Myrtle Beach. At 11 p.m., hurricane warnings were lowered in

3636-581: The Florida coast from Key West to Melbourne. The next day, the watches were upgraded to hurricane warnings from Key West to Key Largo, with hurricane watches raised on the west coast northward to Fort Myers, and gale warnings issued from Key Largo to Vero Beach. By September 11, hurricane warnings were in effect for southern Florida from Daytona Beach on the east coast to Cedar Key on the west coast, including Lake Okeechobee. Gale warnings were in place northward from Cedar Key to St. Marks, as well as from Daytona Beach northward to Savannah, Georgia. Evacuations in

3737-605: The Laff House Atlantic City comedy club , an ACX1 brewery , and a barcade -like attraction, as well as retaining current tenants such as ITS SUGAR, all of which can also be utilized for film production. Million Dollar Pier was built by Captain John L. Young in partnership with Kennedy Crossan a builder from Philadelphia. Young was an experienced showman who in 1891 had begun operating Young's Ocean Pier in Atlantic City (on

3838-526: The Leeward Islands, and at 9 a.m., southwest Puerto Rico and the Virgin Island's hurricane warnings were downgraded to gale warnings . By noon, all remaining hurricane warnings for Puerto Rico were changed to gale warnings. In Puerto Rico, flood warnings were issued on September 5, although some residents in the region did not heed the notice; many returned to their homes after the hurricane passed to

3939-558: The Lesser Antilles later that day. On Sint Maarten , the storm left a quarter of the island's population homeless and killed seven people. An additional five deaths were reported in Anguilla , and there were seven other fatalities throughout the Virgin Islands . In Puerto Rico , severe flash flooding led to 107 fatalities, 85 of them in Humacao alone. Donna further intensified to

4040-568: The United States with the rise of competition from Internet shopping retailers, as well as Atlantic City struggling with the steady expansion of casino gaming to other states. Originally, there were over 75 stores at the Pier during its thriving period; this number fell to 59 stores in 2013. On June 26, 2015, the center was renamed to Playground Pier . By 2019, the Playground Pier had been much reduced to only 10 current stores. Choice retailers such as

4141-615: The United States, with damages totaling to $ 3.35 billion. Donna crossed directly over United States Air Force radar station Texas Tower 4 , causing severe damage to the structure and leading to its eventual loss in January 1961. Donna was the only hurricane to affect every state along the East Coast with hurricane-force winds. The U.S. state of Florida received the most damage from Hurricane Donna. Portions of southern and western Florida received over 10 in (250 mm) of rainfall from

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4242-405: The area. According to the production company, the mall does not need major renovations or changes, and things such as old restaurants can be reutilized to film restaurant scenes as one example, as long as they remove the signs. The studios mentioned the location is ideal because filming, editing, and lodging for production crew is all conveniently located nearby. In addition to the production studios,

4343-632: The blaze due to high winds. Large tracts of mangrove forest were lost in the western portion of Everglades National Park , while at least 35% of the white heron population in the park were killed. The lodge and marina at Flamingo , as well as a ranger's way station near Cape Sable , were virtually destroyed. Tides from Fort Myers Beach southward ranged between 4 and 7 ft (1.2 and 2.1 m) above normal. In Everglades City , about 50% of buildings were destroyed due to strong winds and coastal flooding, and roofs were blown off or damaged. Floodwaters reached about 7 ft (2.1 m) in height inside

4444-401: The center. Taubman Centers defaulted on its $ 135 million loan on the center in 2010, and it was taken over by its mortgage servicer, C-III Capital Partners. The lenders failed to successfully auction the mall and hired Cushman & Wakefield to manage the center. In the 2010s after Taubman's bankruptcy, vacancy problems began to plague the pier, part of the wider problem of " ghost malls " in

4545-501: The city of Everglades . Crop losses were also extensive. A total of 50% of the grapefruit crop was lost, 10% of the orange and tangerine crop was lost, and the avocado crop was almost destroyed. In the state of Florida alone, there were 13 deaths and $ 300 million in losses. Donna weakened over Florida and was a Category 1 hurricane when it re-emerged into the Atlantic from North Florida . By early on September 12,

4646-511: The coast felled trees and tree limbs, resulting in electrical and telephone-service outages. In Brunswick, GA , a power outage at the power plant caused a minor explosion. Heavy rainfall temporarily flooded some streets in the city. Further north in South Carolina , gale-force winds were reported along the coast, but caused little damage. An F3 tornado struck areas just north of Downtown Charleston , destroying several houses and severely damaging

4747-407: The coast of New Hampshire , many boats were smashed or damaged in some way. Strong winds felled trees and power lines, causing residents in the southern portions of the state to lose telephone service and electricity. Additionally, apple orchards suffered $ 200,000 in damage. Rainfall in the state peaked at 7.25 inches (184 mm) near Peterborough , resulting in local flooding and washouts. Along

4848-598: The coast, large waves damaged 15 to 20 boats in Falmouth, Maine harbor. Total boat damage was estimated at $ 250,000. Coastal residents in low-lying beach areas of Cumberland and York counties were evacuated in Maine. Several counties lost power during the storm. In Southwest Harbor , lightning struck the Dirigo Hotel, causing a fire that resulted in $ 100,000 in damages. Winds caused a loss of telephone and electrical services in

4949-592: The company had 33 stores across 13 states, including the flagship stores in Las Vegas and New York. Tourneau is currently the largest authorized retailer of timepieces in the United States, with about 8,000 watches and 100 brands. Tourneau also has a trade-in program for upgrading watch styles. Tourneau is the point of purchase for both the regular collections of time piece brands, as well as limited edition lines that are available only at Tourneau stores. Tourneau stores also host exhibitions of rare time pieces and events. In addition to its retail locations, Tourneau has

5050-423: The country and the nearby Turks and Caicos Islands . Several small island communities in the southern regions of The Bahamas were leveled, but no damage total or fatalities were reported. As it neared the United States, Donna encountered weaker steering currents, turned northwestward, and re-intensified. Early on September 10, Donna made landfall on the Florida Keys with winds of 145 mph (233 km/h),

5151-517: The county. Throughout the state of Florida, the storm destroyed 2,156 homes and trailers, severely damaged 3,903, and inflicted minor impact on 30,524 others. Approximately 391 farm buildings were destroyed, an additional 989 suffered extensive impact, and 2,499 others received minor damage. Roughly 174 buildings were demolished, 1,029 received major impact, and 4,254 suffered minor damage. Additionally, 281 boats were destroyed or severely damaged. A total of 50% of grapefruit crop

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5252-483: The east coast of the state reported hurricane-force winds, while gusts reached up to 89 mph (143 km/h) in Virginia Beach . Strong winds toppled trees and electrical wires, which blocked streets. Additionally, buildings suffered roof damage and broken windows; some structures were completely destroyed. Offshore, rough seas sank or destroyed numerous small crafts, while a 12,000 tonnes (26,000,000 lb) vessel

5353-486: The eastern tip of Long Island. Heavy rains, hurricane-force winds, and "unprecedented" high tides were observed. Severe small stream flooding caused significant damage, especially on Long Island, the waterfront of New York City , and further north in Greene County . The storm caused three fatalities in the state, two from drowning and another from a person crushed by a falling tree. The eye of Hurricane Donna crossed near

5454-445: The end of Million Dollar Pier. Ocean One was a three-story $ 40 million shopping mall and restaurant complex that was shaped like an ocean liner, featuring portholes , masts , and sailor -uniformed employees. The mall was to provide 750 permanent jobs and 750 seasonal jobs. At opening, Ocean One contained 60 shops, a German restaurant, and 20 fast food stands. Ocean One featured 125 stores, 28 fast food establishments, 8 restaurants,

5555-459: The eye expanded to over 50 miles (80 km) in diameter. Late on September 12, the hurricane made landfall near Brookhaven, New York , as a low-end Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 100 mph (160 km/h). On September 13, Donna became extratropical over northern Maine before entering eastern Canada, having become associated with the approaching cold front. After moving across Quebec and Labrador , Donna reached

5656-439: The finer dining of the casinos. The third floor featured 300 deck chairs, bocce , shuffleboard and horseshoe courts, and mini-golf , as well as room for live band performances. The Ocean One Mall was acquired in 2002 by Gordon Group Holdings and underwent a major redevelopment. Ocean One was torn down to its skeleton and when the pier reopened in 2006 it was renamed The Pier Shops at Caesars . In 2007 Taubman Centers purchased

5757-555: The floods, the hurricane killed 107 people on the island, of which 84 were in Humacao . In Haiti, the southern periphery of the hurricane killed three people in Port au Prince . Later, Donna brushed the north coast of Cuba with strong winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage along much of the coast. In Gibara , the storm wrecked 80 houses. On Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos , Donna produced winds of 58 mph (93 km/h), as

5858-441: The former, tides inundated the city and destroyed several subdivisions. Storm surge inundated parts of the Overseas Highway . Six bridges between Marathon and Craig Key had been nearly or entirely swept away. Many boats and docks were severely damaged or destroyed. Additionally, the pipeline supplying water to the Florida Keys was wrecked in three places. In Miami-Dade County (then Dade County), thousands of low-lying homes in

5959-675: The historic Collier County Courthouse , forcing refugees taking shelter in the building to evacuate to the second floor. The city briefly became inaccessible due to inundated roads. Thousands of trees were toppled, blocking portions of the Tamiami Trail . Approximately half of the homes in Chokoloskee were destroyed, while floodwaters entered a number of homes in Ochopee . The community of Immokalee reported about $ 3 million in damage. In Naples , storm surge entered many high-priced homes, while

6060-399: The hurricane, and the area has never recovered. Losses to agriculture were significant, with damage to apple and peach trees "considerable", the former of which lost about one-third of its crops. Wind damage to corn, Sudan grass, and sorghum resulted in a delay in their harvest. Nine deaths were reported in the state of New Jersey. In southeastern New York , the eye of Donna crossed 10 miles to

6161-504: The hurricane, peaking at 13.24 in (336 mm). Strong winds were observed in the state, with a sustained wind speed of 120 mph (190 km/h) in Tavernier and a gusts up to 150 mph (240 km/h) at Sombrero Key Light . In Miami, winds reached 97 mph (156 km/h). Southeast of the city, high waves washed a 104-foot (32 m) freighter onshore an island. The highest observed storm surge of 13 ft (4.0 m)

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6262-430: The hurricane. Donna caused a significant negative impact on aquatic life in north Florida Bay . Marine life was either stranded by retreating salt water which had been driven inland or killed by muddied waters in its wake. Oxygen depletion due to animals perishing in the hurricane caused additional mortality. Although salinity levels returned to normal within six weeks, dissolved oxygen concentrations remained quite low for

6363-471: The late 2010s, resulting in it becoming a " dead mall ." Located at the foot of Arkansas Avenue, the pier is connected to Caesars Atlantic City via a second-story skybridge, and is about 900 feet long, with its far end extending over the Atlantic Ocean . On September 14, 2023, the pier was reopened with the new name ACX1 Studios as a live entertainment, movie, music, and production pier. The concept of

6464-413: The lease by closing parts of the pier early and by failing to spend $ 25,000 on pier improvements. Shortly after the eviction suit was filed, an arsonist set fire to the pier on September 13, 1949. The fire caused extensive damage and about 300 feet of the pier, including the ballroom, skating rink and aquarium, were destroyed, with the damage concentrated near the Boardwalk end of the pier. In late September,

6565-527: The most severe observed there since 1935 . Donna then weakened as it paralleled the southwestern Florida peninsula, making landfall south of Naples with winds of 120 mph (190 km/h). In the Florida Keys , coastal flooding severely damaged 75% of buildings, destroyed several subdivisions in Marathon. On the mainland, 5,200 houses were damaged, which does not include the 75% of homes damaged at Fort Myers Beach ; 50% of buildings were also destroyed in

6666-439: The north coast of the island, high tides of around 6 ft (1.8 m) and strong waves caused coastal flooding. The hurricane dropped torrential rainfall, peaking at 16.23 in (412 mm) at Naguabo in the central portion of the island. Large areas of eastern Puerto Rico received over 10 in (250 mm) of precipitation. The hurricane left about 2,500 people homeless on the island. Despite advanced warning of

6767-509: The north. On Vieques Island , about 1,700  United States Marines evacuated to naval ships. Officials advised small boats to remain at port, and thousands of residents evacuated to schools set up as Red Cross shelters. Along the Cuban coast, about 3,000 people evacuated inland or to churches and schools; while in the Bahamas, stores closed and boats were sent to port. Beginning on September 7, hurricane watches were put in place for

6868-530: The northeast. At 0800 UTC on September 11, Donna exited Daytona Beach into the western Atlantic with winds of about 75 mph (121 km/h), still as an organized hurricane. Accelerating to the northeast due to an approaching trough, the hurricane re-intensified slightly before making landfall near Wilmington, North Carolina , early on September 12 with winds of 105 mph (169 km/h). At 0900 UTC that day, Donna again emerged over open waters near Virginia, although it had weakened, and

6969-457: The ocean. This damage was not repaired, which prevented net hauls from continuing. The pier was purchased by a group of local businessmen in 1969. By 1970 there were several sections of disconnected pier fragments over the ocean, which gave the pier a dilapidated appearance. In 1970 the old Hippodrome Theater building was demolished to add space for more amusements. In 1980 a new pier owner, shopping mall developer Kravco Inc., announced plans to build

7070-421: The past were no longer attractive as a destination, rather believing that the mall could help facilitate non-casino tourism back into Atlantic City and contribute heavily to urban renewal. It was the first non-gaming development in Atlantic City since the legalization of gambling in 1977 , which had hurt businesses along the boardwalk. It was named Ocean One because of the address of Capt. John L. Young's mansion at

7171-456: The pier also hosted many conventions and events, including the 1925 Miss America Pageant. Dance Marathons were held at the pier from 1931 to 1933. During the 1930s the pier offered a circus, vaudeville acts, orchestras, movies, net hauls and swimming (with locker facilities provided). The pier, however, struggled financially and its owner, Associated Realties Company, went into bankruptcy in 1936. The reorganized company that emerged from bankruptcy

7272-511: The pier includes a combination of retail, restaurants, entertainment, educational space, and music and film industry production space. ACX1 executives have claimed they hope Atlantic City will turn into the "Hollywood of the East" starting with their revitalization. The ACX1 production studios within the building plans to use most of the buildings for television and film production, with up to 150 sets, hoping to attract major film companies and actors to

7373-509: The pier was managed by Max Tubis, who became a part-owner of the pier in 1963. In 1953 Captain Young's former mansion, No. 1 Atlantic Ocean, was demolished. The pier suffered relatively minor damage in a 1957 fire caused by an electrical short in a sign on the old Hippodrome Theater, which by that time was used for storage. During Hurricane Donna in September 1960 the pier lost a 50-foot section over

7474-427: The pier's 2006 reopening, the mall's four floors have been: "The Show" was the world's largest indoor water fountain display in a shopping mall. The fountain was choreographed and set to music. The show was performed on the hour and had two variations: a day show and a night show. The show was routinely met with applause from audiences and the most popular viewing spot was usually from the mall's second floor. "The Show"

7575-550: The salt. However, in other areas, 4 to 6 inches (100 to 150 mm) of precipitation fell, causing some washouts and local flooding. Waves along the coast ripped small boats and pleasure craft from their moorings and subsequently smashed them against rocks or seawalls. In Vermont , winds damaged trees, tree branches, and power lines, causing telephone and electrical service outages in a few communities. Rainfall totals ranged 2–5 inches (51–127 mm), resulting in washouts in some areas. Damage to apple orchards totaled $ 50,000. Along

7676-611: The season, Donna developed south of Cape Verde on August 29, spawned by a tropical wave to which 63 deaths from a plane crash in Senegal were attributed. The depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Donna by the following day. Donna moved west-northwestward at roughly 20 mph (32 km/h) and by September 1, it reached hurricane status. Over the next three days, Donna deepened significantly and reached maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (210 km/h) on September 4. Thereafter, it maintained intensity as it struck

7777-412: The site where Central Pier was later located). In 1906 he announced that he was going to build a new pier "to cost a million dollars!" at the foot of Arkansas Avenue. The new pier opened as Young's Million Dollar Pier on July 26, 1906, with a length of 1,900 feet (580 m). It was owned by Associated Realties Company, a corporation that was owned by Young and Crossan. The Million Dollar Pier had what

7878-781: The state was reported after a boy was swept into a swollen creek behind his home in Sharon Hill . Winds as strong as 100 mph (160 km/h) were observed along the coast of New Jersey. Rainfall in the state was generally between 5 and 6 inches (130 and 150 mm), with a peak of 8.99 inches (228 mm) near Hammonton . Damage from the storm was most severe in Atlantic , Cape May , Monmouth , and Ocean counties, where numerous boats, docks, boardwalks, and cottages were damaged or destroyed. A resort area in Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey saw its boardwalk and tourist attractions destroyed by

7979-664: The state. An F1 tornado damaged several small buildings in Bladen County . An F2 tornado in Sampson County destroyed a dwelling with eight occupants, all of whom were hospitalized. Along the coast, wind gusts as high as 100 mph (160 km/h) damaged or destroyed several buildings. Additionally crops were damaged as far as 50 miles (80 km) inland. Storm tides ranging from 4 to 8 feet (1.2 to 2.4 m) above normal caused significant beach erosion and structural damage at Wilmington and Nags Head . Additionally, Topsail Beach

8080-580: The storm brought a wind gust as strong as 130 mph (210 km/h) to Block Island . Telephone and electrical services were severely disrupted. Along the coast, high tides significantly damaged or destroyed about 200 homes at Narragansett Bay and Warwick cove. Damage to these vessels collectively totaled to over $ 2 million. Agriculture also suffered impact, particularly to fruit, timber, and poultry, especially in Newport and Portsmouth . Strong winds were also observed in Massachusetts , with

8181-600: The storm in Delaware were similar, with property damage and considerable losses to corn and apple crops. In Pennsylvania , wind gusts up to 59 mph (95 km/h) in the southeastern portions of the state toppled many trees and utility wires. Heavy rains and poor drainage in some areas flooded basements, lawns, and streets. Low-lying areas in Bucks and Montgomery counties were inundated with up to 3 feet (0.91 m) of water after many streams and creeks nearby overflowed. One death in

8282-596: The storm made landfall near Topsail Beach, North Carolina , as a Category 2 hurricane. Donna brought tornadoes and wind gusts up to 100 mph (160 km/h), damaging or destroying several buildings in Eastern North Carolina , while crops were damaged as far as 50 miles (80 km) inland. Additionally, storm surge caused significant beach erosion and structural damage at Wilmington and Nags Head . Eight people were killed and there were over 100 injuries. Later on September 12, Donna reemerged into

8383-476: The strongest winds remained north of the island. However, the storm dropped heavy rainfall of over 20 in (510 mm), much of which fell in a 12‑hour period. Despite the rains, damage there was minor. In the Bahamas, the anemometer at Ragged Island blew away after registering a 150 mph (240 km/h) wind gust. At Mayaguana, where residents evacuated to a missile tracking base, hurricane-force winds raged for 13 hours. The winds largely destroyed

8484-441: The studio is working with tenants to open new restaurants and re-open the wedding venue. The company also plans on having dedicated creative spaces such as music and arts studios, rehearsal spaces, and teaching spaces. Their plans include a music incubator which will include music studios, festivals and conferences, educational entertainment panels, rehearsal space, a large sync-licensing department, and more. Planned tenants include

8585-543: The village of Abraham's Bay on the island. Andros experienced hurricane-force winds for a few hours, and winds on Fortune Island were estimated at 173 mph (278 km/h) before the anemometer blew away. The strongest winds remained south of the northwestern Bahamas, which limited damage there. Donna cut communications between several islands. Several small island communities in the southern Bahamas were leveled. North Caicos reported 20 inches (510 mm) of rainfall in 24 hours. There were 50 people reported dead in

8686-417: The water and was blown to shore clinging to a fallen branch driven by the high winds. It was an exploit which foreshadowed his fearless, or even reckless, state of mind to dive into the unknown. The winds of Donna can be seen in the feature film Blast of Silence (1961); the final scenes on Long Island had been previously scheduled, and the filmmakers decided to go ahead and shoot the exterior scene despite

8787-512: The west as a ridge built to its north, and it soon weakened back to Category 3 status. Over the next few days, the intense hurricane moved slowly through the southern Bahamas without defined steering currents, and the eye passed near or over Mayaguana , Acklins , Fortune Island , and Ragged Island . While passing through the Straits of Florida , Donna brushed the northern coast of Cuba on September 9 with gale-force winds. Subsequently,

8888-433: The west-northwest, Donna strengthened further, attaining maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (201 km/h) at 00:00 UTC on September 4—an intensity it maintained for two more days. Operationally, winds were estimated to be 145 mph (233 km/h). Late on September 4, the eye of Donna moved over Barbuda , Saint Barthélemy , Saint Martin , and Anguilla , and passed just south of Anegada . Donna

8989-766: Was a lack of data for several days, but it is estimated that the system gradually intensified. On September 2, ships in the region suggested there was a tropical storm after reporting winds of over 50  mph (80  km/h ). That day, the Hurricane Hunters flew into the system and observed a well-defined eye , along with winds of 140 mph (230 km/h). Based on the data, the United States Weather Bureau office in San Juan, Puerto Rico , initiated advisories on Hurricane Donna at 22:00  UTC on September 2, about 700 miles (1,100 km) east of

9090-470: Was a very destructive hurricane that caused extensive damage from the Lesser Antilles to New England. At least 364 people were killed by the hurricane and property damage was estimated at $ 900 million (1960 USD). The precursor to Hurricane Donna brought severe weather to the Dakar area of Senegal . Air France Flight 343 , which was flying from Paris , France to Abidjan , Ivory Coast, attempted to land at

9191-403: Was claimed to be the world's largest ballroom, as well as a Hippodrome Theater with 4,000 seats, Exhibit Hall, Greek Temple, aquarium and a roller skating rink. In 1908 Young built a mansion on the pier for himself, with the address as "No. 1 Atlantic Ocean." At the ocean end of the pier, there were daily fish net hauls that were often directed by Captain Young himself. During its early decades,

9292-615: Was conceptualized, designed and produced by Thinkwell Group . As of March 2015, the fountains were covered by flooring and the show was no longer taking place. Tourneau Tourneau, LLC is a luxury watch retailer established in 1900 and based in the United States . In 2018 Tourneau was purchased by the European retailer, Bucherer AG . The company carries over 8,000 styles of men’s and women’s watches from nearly 40 luxury brands. Tourneau also sells certified pre-owned watches; offering

9393-762: Was destroyed, while much of the city was left without power. In Winter Haven , 13 homes were destroyed, 100 others suffered major damage, and 2,400 dwellings experienced minor damage. One person was killed in the city. The turn into southern Florida lessened damage in the Tampa area. High winds deroofed in armory building in Dade City sheltering 150 people. In Volusia County , Donna destroyed 10 homes, severely damaged 112 homes, and caused minor damage to 1,100 others, while 25 buildings were demolished, 400 substantially damaged, and inflicted minor damage to 750 others. One fatality occurred in

9494-480: Was driven aground. The storm killed three people in Virginia; two of the deaths occurred when a barge collided with a freighter and later sank, and another after a man attempted to safeguard his boat. Strong winds and heavy rains were observed in eastern Maryland . Ocean City suffered the worst impact, with over $ 300,000 in property damage. The storm also damaged crops in the area, especially corn and apples. Effects from

9595-517: Was lost, 10% of the orange and tangerine crops were ruined, and the avocado crop was almost destroyed. With at least $ 350 million in damage in Florida alone, Donna was the costliest hurricane to impact the state, at the time. Additionally, there were 14 confirmed fatalities: six from drowning, four from heart attacks, two from automobile accidents, and two from electrocution. About 1,188 others were injured. The storm brought minor impact to Georgia . Wind gusts of 50 mph (80 km/h) along

9696-458: Was mostly limited to downed billboard signs and shattered windows. Boynton Beach observed wind gusts up to 70 mph (110 km/h) at the inlet . Storm surge covered State Road A1A with mud and sand. In North Palm Beach , winds shattered a few windows and destroyed a shopping center sign. A fire destroyed a cocktail lounge in Juno Beach after response teams were unable to extinguish

9797-491: Was reported at Marathon. The hurricane also lashed Southwest Florida , where tides were 4 to 7 feet (1.2 to 2.1 m) above normal. In the Florida Keys, some areas experienced "almost complete destruction". In Key West , one death was confirmed, and 71 people were injured. About 564 homes were demolished, and an additional 1,382 were damaged, 583 of them severely. Farther north, an estimated 75% of buildings were extensively damaged between Marathon and Tavernier. In

9898-574: Was reported to have been 50% destroyed. In Southport , the town docks were almost completely demolished. There were eight deaths, including three from drowning, two from falling trees, two from weather-related traffic accidents, and one from electrocution. At least 100 people were injured enough to require hospitalization. Damage in North Carolina exceeded $ 5 million, with the worst impact occurring in New Hanover County . In Virginia,

9999-523: Was still owned by members of the Crossan family, but Captain Young was no longer its president. Young died at his winter home in West Palm Beach, Florida on February 15, 1938 at the age of 84. George Hamid , a circus owner, took over operations of the pier in 1938. Hamid undertook an extensive renovation program to modernize the pier, which was rebranded as Hamid's Million Dollar Pier. In 1945 Hamid bought

10100-569: Was then well-organized, described in the Monthly Weather Review as akin to "an intense, idealized hurricane." A weakening trough to the north turned the hurricane more northwesterly, bringing it within 85 miles (137 km) of the north coast of Puerto Rico . The storm then underwent further intensification to Category 4 status on September 6, and reached its first peak of 145 mph (233 km/h) by 00:00 UTC on September 7. At that time, Donna began turning more to

10201-491: Was witnessed four hours after the storm went by Digby Neck. Because of storm's devastating impact, the name Donna was retired following the 1960 season, and will never again be used for another Atlantic hurricane. The name was replaced with Dora for the 1964 season , which was also retired after the said season. Nobel Prize -winner John Steinbeck wrote about Hurricane Donna in his 1962 non-fiction memoir Travels with Charley: In Search of America . Steinbeck had had

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