Isle of Palms Magazine Winter 2016-17

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I sle of Palms is one of the most sought-after
vacation spots in the Carolinas and even along the Eastern seaboard.
For many, IOP and Wild
Dunes are among the most
desirable places to own a
home. Life on this island as we know it
today didn’t just happen. Isle of Palms
is a product of location, innovation,
passion and hard work from families
and individuals who pursued their
island dreams.
It started in 1897 with Dr. Joseph
Lawrence’s dream for Isle Of Palms.
Even the people who were adventurous
enough to travel on a ferry from
Charleston to Mount Pleasant had
their dreams of fun in the sun on Isle Of Palms. Once in Mount Pleasant, they
would catch a ride on the Charleston Seashore Railroad, which was owned by
Dr. Lawrence. His dream included constructing eight miles of track and trestle,
starting on Sullivan’s island and continuing over Breach Inlet to the oceanfront
pavilion and its signature Ferris wheel he built for the visiting adventure
seekers. He was the first to connect this once uninhabited island to the rest of
the world for all to enjoy.
Although Dr. Lawrence might have given the modern day name to
the island, many other families and individuals built and expanded on his
innovation, passion and hard work. In this winter edition of Isle Of Palms
Magazine, the editors, writers and staff spent hours deciding which families
and individuals helped mold today’s Isle of Palms. Interrupted by Hurricane
Matthew, we garnered input from longtime local residents and finally decided
on the 10 most influential families and individuals whose passion helped
guide Isle Of Palms to where it is today.
We hope you will agree with our choices, but we know that probably is
unlikely. What we are sure of is that the people we’ve featured here helped bring
our island to where it is today, and we thank them for that.
— B i l l M a c c h i o
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