Chesterfield Inn facts for kids
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Chesterfield Inn
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Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Chesterfield Inn, Beachside View, June 2010
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 Location in South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Location | 700 N. Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1946 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Myrtle Beach MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 96001218 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 7, 1996 |
| Removed from NRHP | October 23, 2013 |
The Chesterfield Inn was a famous old hotel in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was also known as the Chesterfield Inn and Motor Lodge. This historic building was special because of its unique look, called Colonial Revival style.
The inn was made up of two buildings. The first was built in 1946, and a second one was added in 1965. The 1946 building was made of wood with bricks on the outside. It had a special roof and a raised basement.
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A Look Back at the Chesterfield Inn's History
The very first Chesterfield was a five-room house. It was built in 1936 by Steven Chapman. Sadly, that house burned down. A new, bigger building was then built in 1946.
Clay Brittain, whose uncle helped build the brick building, worked at the inn when he was a teenager. He later became an owner in 1965. He managed the hotel until 1991.
The Inn's Later Years
In 2002, a company called Parkside Inn & Suites bought the Chesterfield Inn. They made many improvements to the hotel. By 2004, Karon Mitchell and her family owned the inn.
Why Was the Chesterfield Inn Demolished?
In 2009, Karon Mitchell shared plans to tear down the inn. The idea was to build a mini-golf course in its place. This new course would be near the new Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.
The plans were put on hold for a while. This was because of a difficult time for the economy. But by June 2012, the demolition was set to happen. People who wanted a piece of the old inn could collect items on June 19, 2012.
The Inn's Final Days
On August 22, 2012, construction workers tore down the Chesterfield Inn. A new mini-golf course, called Shark Attack Adventure Golf, opened in Spring 2013. Some bricks from the old inn were painted with its green and white sign. They were used as part of the new golf course.
Part of the mini-golf course even used the inn's old basement! Later, a restaurant called Hammerhead Grill opened in June. Its tables were made from the inn's old floors. The restaurant also displayed items from the inn.
In 2017, the property was sold again. The new owner, Joshua Laniado, announced plans for a new development on the site.
