Description: Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, Images of America, Paperback Atlantic Beach, once a mecca for African American vacationers in Myrtle Beach and other East Coast communities during segregation, remains one of a few African American-owned and governed oceanfront resorts in North America. In 1934, George W. Tyson and his wife, Roxie Ballen Tyson, began purchasing and developing land in the area. The Atlantic Beach Company, which was comprised of doctors from North Carolina and South Carolina, continued this process from 1943 until 1956, and the tiny safe haven fondly became known as the "Black Pearl of the Grand Strand." Visitors came by the busload for the fishing, swimming, R&B beach music, and popular dancing among African Americans that later became known as the shag. Thousands of tourists continue to flock to the area on their motorcycles each year for the popular Memorial Day weekend BikeFest.
Price: 16.24 USD
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: 9780738568201
Book Title: Atlantic Beach
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Topic: United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Ecosystems & Habitats / Oceans & Seas, Food, Lodging & Transportation / Resorts & Spas, Buildings / Landmarks & Monuments
Publication Year: 2009
Item Height: 0.3 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Nature, Travel, Architecture, History
Item Weight: 10.5 Oz
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Sherry A. Suttles, The Atlantic Beach Historical Society
Book Series: Images of America Ser.
Item Width: 6.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
