One of the most idyllic places on the Isle of Palms is undoubtedly Breach Inlet. With its sunset vistas, dolphin sightings and crabbing opportunities, who doesn’t want to while away the hours there? That’s just what Nell and Griffin Bunch were counting on when they opened their restaurant, the Inlet Inn, there in 1938. The couple also offered a few rooms for rent above the … [Read more...] about Then vs. Now: The Boathouse formerly functioned as the Inlet Inn
History
From the Archives: Saddling up for IOP’s mechanical steeplechase
Two hundred years ago, Charleston had a prominent place in the world of horse racing, with many local planters raising thoroughbreds and Hampton Park’s identity as the renowned Washington Race Course. Believe it or not, the Isle of Palms had its own version of horseracing a century later — although not in the conventional sense. At the turn of the 20th century, Front Beach … [Read more...] about From the Archives: Saddling up for IOP’s mechanical steeplechase
Then vs. Now: The Citadel Beach Club
It’s a landmark situated on the very edge of civilization. And that’s the point. After all, the folks who spend their leisure time there deserve a much-needed break from the structure of their daily lives. What better place to unwind than in a tropical paradise that they can call their own? The Citadel Beach Club is such a haven. Back in 1958, the school purchased 5 acres of … [Read more...] about Then vs. Now: The Citadel Beach Club
From the Archives: Ocean Boulevard was once a dance pavilion for shaggers
Beach music. The term conjures up images of couples swaying and swirling to the tunes of bands from the 1950s like the Tams and the Drifters. The standard attire for the scene is casual: shorts, sundresses, sandals or maybe no shoes at all. Even though the word “beach” implies the genre is restricted to the sea and sand, it can really be found anywhere — at home, at a party or … [Read more...] about From the Archives: Ocean Boulevard was once a dance pavilion for shaggers
Then vs. Now Early days before The Dinghy
Editor’s Note: Then vs. Now is a new ongoing history series featuring today’s landmarks on Isle of Palms and their past developments from yesteryear. In the 1930s, few residents lived on the island full-time. Karl Klump and his wife, Ruth, were some of the earliest neighbors to reside here year-round. As owner of Hardaway Construction and the manager of the Isle of … [Read more...] about Then vs. Now Early days before The Dinghy