In the 1960s, Steel Pier in Atlantic City was one of the biggest entertainment stages in the country, and Kensington Furniture was just a few blocks away. This piece looks at that history and where Kensington fit into it.What Was Steel Pier in Atlantic City?Steel Pier was a thousand-foot entertainment pier extending out over the Atlantic Ocean. In its heyday it was, as Michael puts it in the video, the epicenter of entertainment in the US. Beyond the music, the pier was also known for its famous diving horse act, a signature attraction that drew crowds of its own.Did the Beatles and the Rolling Stones Really Play There?Yes. Nearly sixty years ago, in the 1960s, Steel Pier's stage saw some of the biggest names in music pass through: Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Rolling Stones, and the Beatles all performed there. For a pier extending into the ocean in a South Jersey shore town, that's a remarkable run of talent, and it's a big part of why Atlantic City earned its reputation as the it place of that era.Kensington's Place in That HistoryWhile those acts were drawing crowds to the pier, Kensington Furniture was operating only a few blocks away. Michael, speaking from inside the Northfield showroom in 2026, says the store is proud to be part of that history: "We are proud to be part of the rich history of Atlantic City." It's a small detail, but it ties a family-run furniture business to one of the most famous stretches of entertainment history on the East Coast.The video doesn't go into store operations or products. It's a quick piece of local history, a reminder of what Atlantic City once was and how long some of the businesses near it have been paying attention. For anyone who grew up in the area or is just curious about the Shore's past, Steel Pier's run in the 1960s is a good example of how much history sits along this stretch of coastline. Key takeaways Steel Pier was a thousand-foot entertainment pier extending into the Atlantic Ocean in Atlantic City. In the 1960s, Steel Pier hosted the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Diana Ross and the Supremes. The pier was also known for its famous diving horse act. Kensington Furniture was located only a few blocks from Steel Pier during that era. Michael says Kensington remains proud to be part of Atlantic City's history today. Questions people ask Did the Beatles perform at Steel Pier in Atlantic City? Yes, according to the video, the Beatles performed at Steel Pier in the 1960s. Did the Rolling Stones play Steel Pier too? Yes, the Rolling Stones are named alongside the Beatles as performers at Steel Pier during that decade. What else was Steel Pier known for besides music? The pier was also known for its famous diving horse act, a well-known attraction of the era. How is Kensington Furniture connected to Steel Pier's history? Kensington Furniture was located only a few blocks from Steel Pier during the 1960s, and the store notes it is proud to be part of that history.
