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
History
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
From the Archives: Oceanfront property prices from the past
Editor’s Note: From the Archives is a new ongoing history series featuring today’s landmarks on Isle of Palms and their past developments from yesteryear. To own a property on the Isle of Palms with a down payment of $50, a monthly mortgage of $52.24 and no closing costs would seem a dream, even in the late 1950s or early ’60s. However, a reading of the fie print in … [Read more...] about From the Archives: Oceanfront property prices from the past
Shipwrecked: Tragic fate of the SS Georgiana
What do you think of when you hear the words “British invasion?” Perhaps it’s The Beatles’ first trip to America in 1964? Or the British attack on Sullivan’s Island during the Revolutionary War? Of course, either would be an appropriate answer. But here’s another one you might not have heard about. During the Civil War, a British-made steamship, the StayStrong Georgiana, … [Read more...] about Shipwrecked: Tragic fate of the SS Georgiana
