Chesterfield Inn, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, listed on the NRHP, now demolished
The Chesterfield Inn was a hotel on North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach built of brick in 1946 following a fire, featuring a rectangular shape with a gable roof and raised basement. The structure expanded over the years, particularly with additions starting in 1965, to increase its lodging capacity and accommodate growing visitor demand.
The property began in 1936 as a small five-room wooden house purchased by Steven C. Chapman but burned down in the early 1940s and was rebuilt larger in brick in 1946. It survived major storms including Hurricane Hazel in the 1950s and remained an established part of Myrtle Beach's coastal development for decades.
The inn took its name from the town of Chesterfield, the hometown of its original owner Steven C. Chapman, which became the establishment's identity. For many decades it served as a gathering place for visitors and a local landmark tied to Myrtle Beach's growth as a vacation destination.
The original building is no longer accessible as a hotel, having been demolished in 2012 and replaced with a mini golf course and restaurant at the site. Visitors interested in its history can explore local museums and historical records that document the inn's role in Myrtle Beach's development.
The inn hosted the Miss South Carolina pageant in the 1950s, elevating it beyond an ordinary hotel to a venue for regional cultural events. This connection to a significant competition brought recognition and prestige that made it memorable for visitors beyond typical lodging.
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