Why was the Ocean Forest hotel torn down?


Why was the Ocean Forest hotel torn down? In a 1974 article in The Sun News, then hotel sales manager Albert Oliphant said, “plagued by rising costs, the 10-story hotel will be torn down and rebuilt because it is unable to meet the requirements of its insurers.”


Why is it called Dirty Myrtle Beach?

The area has a nickname, Dirty Myrtle which refers to anything between a type of drink to a mud run. But over the last decade, the nickname's meaning has slipped away from local leaders control over marketing towards the numerous swimming advisories that warn visitors of the poor water quality along the beach.


Where is the oldest hotel in the world?

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (Yamanashi, Japan) According to the Guinness World Records, the oldest hotel in the world is Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan.


What is the largest abandoned hotel in the world?

Then in 1992, after the collapse of ally and backer the Soviet Union, work stopped completely on Ryugyong Hotel. The 105-story, 1,083-foot structure protrudes above the rest of the North Korean capital's skyline. It remains the largest abandoned building in the world.


Why is Myrtle Beach so cheap?

So why is this famous beach community so affordable? Because the city has a dark side as well. The violent crime rate in Myrtle Beach is more than four times the national average, according to the most recent FBI data. That's brought home prices down.


What is the black neighborhood in Myrtle Beach?

Bursting With Heritage In the early 1930s, Atlantic Beach was formed as a vacation getaway for black families nicknamed “the Black Pearl”, it became a popular vacation destination as black-owned businesses thrived in this small community.


What was the 1 Hotel South Beach before?

Before 1 Hotel South Beach, the property was home to the Gansevoort Miami Beach hotel. However, in 2012, the hotel underwent a massive renovation and rebranding to become the eco-friendly and sustainable retreat it is today.


What beach in Myrtle Beach is black owned?

Atlantic Beach is nestled along the Grand Strand between North Myrtle Beach and Myrtle Beach Atlantic Beach is the first — and only, all black-owned beach community in the state.