![]() They put him in charge of raising the money to save the building. The property owner was called and he granted Jack a 24-hour reprieve in which Jack convinced the City Council at that night’s meeting to buy the property. He happened to be driving by, realized what was about to happen, jumped the curb and drove in front of the heavy equipment in the nick of time. Not only did he chair the “All Aboard” committee that raised the money to restore it, he actually put himself in front of the bulldozers that were just about to raze it. ![]() ![]() While the other seven speakers are booked at the Chapin Memorial Library, Jack kicks off the series by speaking at the Myrtle Beach Train Depot and with good reason: It wouldn’t be standing if it weren’t for him. He photographed my wedding and even did my in-laws’ wedding forty years before. I have literally known Jack Thompson all of my life and I have the baby pictures taken in his studio to prove it. I’d like to tell you a few things about each member of this fab five from my perspective that may give you a little more insight into why these folks are so special. Two others have become some of my favorite people over the last few years as I have worked with them to share my hometown’s past. Of the seven featured speakers, three I’ve known for so long that I don’t ever recall not knowing them. Their press release regarding the series invited everyone to “Join us to hear about Myrtle Beach’s past from a local historian's perspective.” However, my favorite way to learn about Myrtle Beach’s past is listening to the stories of those whom I like to call the History Keepers.įor the fall of 2022 into the spring of 2023, a special, speaker-led educational series was initiated called Through the Lens of Time: Myrtle Beach History by the City of Myrtle Beach’s Seniors Advisory Committee and co-hosted by Chapin Memorial Library. These books, documentaries and historical markers are my primary sources of information. While I don’t have every local history book ever published in my possession, I have a lot. Youll absolutely enjoy both restaurants.I can’t get enough of Myrtle Beach history. Same great Cagney prime rib, steaks, lobster, highlighted with the beachs best selection of uptown seafood and Italian specialties. Ten years after opening Cagneys the two Dinos opened an art deco work of art in Myrtle Beach called Flamingo Grill. Do They Also Own and Operate the Flamingo Grill? Both owners grew up in Myrtle Beach which explains their eclectic taste. It was their idea to incorporate every style of architecture into the restaurant. The two Dinos take full blame and credit for the design and decor. The fretwork, doorways, antiques and fascinating woodwork were carefully purchased, pilfered or salvaged over the years from estate auctions, antique dealers and demolitions of famous landmarks like The Ocean Forest Hotel (Myrtle Beachs most outstanding landmark). ![]() Who Designed Cagney’s and Collected all the Artifacts?Īnother good question. Where Did They Get the Name "Cagney’s"?Ĭagneys is not associated with James Cagney or any other famous person except for the two local owners who coveted a classy name which jived with the architectural antiques and memorabilia they incorporated throughout this fascinating restaurant. Look around, youll usually find one Dino moving around the dining rooms and kitchen. Both dedicated to putting a touch of pizazz into your dining experience. Is it True that Both Owners are Named Dino? Back then the beach was a 3-month season, Memorial Day to Labor Day, then fire a shotgun both ways down the boulevard and incur no injuries. Lovingly and locally owned by two lifelong friends who both grew up in the restaurant business back in the days when Myrtle Beach was a one-jukebox town garnished with a couple seafood joints, one hotel, mostly mom and pop guest houses, one putt-putt and an alligator-rasslin place. Same year a peanut farmer took the presidency. Three million happy customers ago…Cagneys opened its brass doors May of 1976.
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