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VIDEO: Trump Plaza reduced to pile of rubble in Atlantic City, New Jersey WPVI
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On a cold and crisp Wednesday morning in Atlantic City, the tower of the former Trump Plaza casino and hotel imploded into chunks of rubble.
The 34-story tower and symbolic monument to former President Donald Trump s influence in the city folded like a deck of cards shortly after 9 a.m.
WATCH: Multiple views of the Trump Plaza implosion
City officials said while the implosion was successful, a small safety issued delayed things momentarily. There was a drone being flown above Caesars and, as we know, it was a temporary no-fly zone, said Mayor Marty Small at a press conference that immediately followed the implosion.
The implosion of the gutted tower, for many, symbolized the end of Trump’s time in this gambling resort town that saw it grow to four casino hotels and eventually fall to numerous financial setbacks, four bankruptcies and property sales.
Small has said Trump contributed to the early days of the city s casino industry, creating jobs while making a lot of money. But he was selfish, took advantage of some people, hurt some people... and stiffed some, he added.
At a news conference after the dust had settled Wednesday, Small said the implosion was not about politics, Donald Trump or President Trump but about an opportunity that doesn t come along often to redevelop one of the best properties in town.
But he was selfish, took advantage of some people, hurt some people . and stiffed some, he added.
Vineland, New Jersey, residents Bill Cavallo and Dennis Campanella were among the first people at Bader Field Wednesday morning to witness implosion.
They arrived together shortly before 7 a.m. EST and secured a front-row parking spot along the water.
“Just a part of Atlantic City history, something cool to see,” said Cavallo, 50, who witnessed The Sands Atlantic City implosion in 2007 as well. “We got here early, have a good view and figure we’ll hit the casinos for a little bit after.”
For Campanella, Wednesday’s implosion marked a first for him.
VIDEO: Trump Plaza reduced to pile of rubble in Atlantic City, New Jersey WPVI
Replay Video UP NEXT
On a cold and crisp Wednesday morning in Atlantic City, the tower of the former Trump Plaza casino and hotel imploded into chunks of rubble.
The 34-story tower and symbolic monument to former President Donald Trump s influence in the city folded like a deck of cards shortly after 9 a.m.
WATCH: Multiple views of the Trump Plaza implosion
City officials said while the implosion was successful, a small safety issued delayed things momentarily. There was a drone being flown above Caesars and, as we know, it was a temporary no-fly zone, said Mayor Marty Small at a press conference that immediately followed the implosion.