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Prints of the Past
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These prints
are vintage depictions of landmarks - some no longer standing - in the
Myrtle Beach area and each print is individually signed by the artist,
Deacon Dawson. Each matted print is ready for framing and measures
approximately 11" x 14" with an inside print measurement of 9 1/4" x 8 1/4". |
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(Click on
each print for a larger view.) |
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Prints
of the Past Collection Set
The Collection Set consists of all the prints listed below, each
matted separately. |
$260.00 |
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 The
Beach Club (1960-1970)
Formerly located on Highway 17 N. (Restaurant Row) across from
Lake Arrowhead Rd. where Bennett's Calabash Seafood Restaurant now
sits. Before becoming one of the nations premier concert promoters,
the late Cecil Corbett along with brother Charlie, built the Grand
Strand's first indoor, air-conditioned, all-concert venue known as The
Beach Club. The one-story, block building was basic, the
entertainment, anything but. Running the gamut from R&B, Rock 'N Roll,
to Regional Beach Music favorites, The Beach Club presented the cream
of the crop: Four Tops, The Intruders, Smokey Robinson and The
Miracles, Junior Walker and The All Stars, The Tams, Billy Stewart,
The Georgia Prophets, The Platters, Fats Domino, Maurice Williams and
the Zodiacs, Clifford Curry, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and many, many
more. This
signed print of "The Beach Club" is one of the few depictions of the
actual front entrance of the club. |
$30.00 |
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 The
Myrtle Beach Pavilion (1948-Present)
Located between 8th and 9th Aves. N. on Ocean Blvd., The Pavilion
is considered to be "The Heart of Myrtle Beach" and its first
entertainment Mecca. Under the early guidance of the late Earl Husted
(mgr. 1950-1989), the Pavilion showcased vaudeville, wrestling, and
circus acts on the Boardwalk while also featuring Big Band, Country,
Rock and Beach Music in the Dance Hall (Magic Attic) upstairs.
Burroughs and Chapin Company's "Crown Jewel" continues to shine amid
the rapid growth of the "The Sun Fun City". This
signed print depicts "The Myrtle Beach Pavilion" as it appeared in a
1960's photograph.
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$30.00
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 Peaches
Corner (Early 1950's to present)
Located at 9th Ave. N. and Ocean Blvd., next to the Myrtle Beach
Pavilion, Peaches Corner is another favorite Myrtle Beach eatery known
for its famous foot-long hotdogs and cold draft beer. Its Boulevard
location makes it the perfect "girl (boy) watcher" spot with the
college crowd. This
signed print of "Peaches Corner" was sketched from an early 1960's
photograph taken by Jack Thompson, considered to be THE historical
photographer of the area.
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$30.00 |
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 Sloppy
Joe's (1950-1976) "Where you never met a Stranger."
This World Famous Myrtle Beach eatery and bingo hall was located
on the corner of 9th Ave. N. and Ocean Blvd. (where "Ripley's Believe
It or Not" now stands). Sloppy Joe's served up everything from
foot-long hotdogs and fries to a full course "Meat, Tea and Three"
(choice of meat, ice tea, and choice of 3 vegetables) for $1.25 ...
And breakfast too. Serving the public 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
gave credence to it's famous saying "We May Doze, But Never Close!" This
signed print of "Sloppy Joe's" was drawn from a photograph by Jack
Thompson, considered to be THE historical photographer in the area.
Note the shadowy figure in the lower right corner. This is Deacon's
personal tribute to the man who owned the beachwear shop next to the
bingo hall. During Deacon's earliest starving artist days, the man
would hire Deacon to paint the window and display signs for his store.
Deacon would then take his pay and grab a "Meat, Tea and Three" at
Sloppy Joe's.
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$30.00 |
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 The
Pad (Est. circa 1955)
Located at 84 S. Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC, this
graffiti-covered, delightfully dilapidated, former beach house became
the second home to shaggers, lifeguards and the rowdy college crowd.
The Pad's popular "Grand Poopah" at the time, Harold Bessent, is
credited with making it the most famous Shag Club on the Southeast
Coast for Babes, Bear and Beach Music... and still the Shagger's
favorite haunt. This
signed print depicts "The Pad" as it looked in the 60's. If you look
closely at the detail on the front posts, you'll see Deacon's tribute
to some of his now deceased beach buddies.
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$30.00 |
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 The
Ocean Forest Hotel (1929-1974)
Located at 5600 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC. This "Million
Dollar Hotel" was considered the largest hotel between Florida and
Atlantic City, N.J. This stately 10-story resort featured 220 rooms, a
ballroom, indoor/outdoor pools, patio, and outdoor amphitheatre
featuring the Big Bands of the era. This Myrtle Beach Landmark closed
in 1973 and was imploded on Friday the 13th of September 1974 much to
the dismay of tourists and locals alike. This
signed print is drawn from a photograph taken by Jack Thompson,
considered to be THE historical photographer of the area.
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 The
Pawley's Pavilion (1960-1970)
This was the last of four pavilions that stood on the island's
north causeway. Constructed in 1960, The Pawley's Pavilion, unlike its
three predecessors, boasted generous porches, modern indoor
restrooms,, and a larger dance floor and bar. Beach music lovers
shagged to The Caravelles, The Rivieras, The Catalinas, The Swinging
Medallions, and The Sensational Epics - live on stage. This came to a
sad end on June 16th 1970 when an arsonist burned the pavilion to the
ground. No one was ever arrested. |
$30.00 |
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