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February 2010

Camera in hand, Jack Thompson has immortalized Myrtle Beach in thousands of pictures, one click at a time

The Ocean Forest Hotel, called the “Million Dollar Hotel” opened in 1930 and featured 220 rooms. The Ocean Forest Country Club, now Pine Lakes, opened the first Myrtle Beach golf course in 1928.

The Ocean Forest Hotel, called the “Million Dollar Hotel” opened in 1930 and featured 220 rooms. The Ocean Forest Country Club, now Pine Lakes, opened the first Myrtle Beach golf course in 1928.

Aerial view looking west toward Conway

Myrtle Beach’s first Chamber of Commerce building became Jack Thompson Studios in 1959.

the Sun Fun Festival began in the 1950s at a fundraiser for Ocean View Memorial Hospital

Fireworks light up Myrtle Beach’s summer-night sky and remain a popular pastime for beachgoers today.

In 1954, Mammy’s Kitchen off 10th Avenue North and Kings Highway still survives in a remodeled form. Sloppy Joe’s featured all manner of quick food and stood where Ripley’s Believe It or Not is now located.

In 1954, Mammy’s Kitchen off 10th Avenue North and Kings Highway still survives in a remodeled form. Sloppy Joe’s featured all manner of quick food and stood where Ripley’s Believe It or Not is now located.

legendary Shag spot, The Pad, circa 1950s

Miss Sun Fun in front of her chariot.

Broadway Restaurant was renowned for its fresh seafood, and “The Boulevard” was lively day and night.

Aerial view of the Pavilion

Young Thompson as a staff photographer for Skip’s Studio in Myrtle Beach

Trask Farms, located at what is now 10th Avenue North

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