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Jan 9, 2012 23:49:51   #
Bevbled Loc: Wilmington NC
 
layer1 wrote:
Was intrigued when I noticed the dress in the window. The old lodge was boarded up and abandoned. I can't help but wonder what's the story behind "The Dress in the Window". Simply forgotten and left behind or there for a message. Perhaps a private message for us not to know. What say you and does the photo arouse any emotion?


I use to live in Murrells Inlet and I know the area will but don't know the story of the dress but I did find this ...Maxine Oliver was the last member of the family to operate the restaurant and placed many of her art works in the restaurant. Owners Powell and Tracey Fisher renovated the house in early 2000, retaining the Oliver family legacy and Murrells Inlet history.

Historians said weddings were held inside or on the lawn adjacent to the Inlet and writer Spillane, a local resident since the early 1950s, was married there in 1983.

He was reported to say he ended his vows with “I do — let’s eat.”

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Jan 10, 2012 00:07:08   #
layer1 Loc: Tennessee
 
Thanks a lot for your googling and this reference. Hopefully with the names mentioned I can start some inquiries.

wildflower62 wrote:
The picture and comments got my curiosity going so I googled Olivers Lodge (i google everything lol) and the article mentions their were weddings held there "back in the day" Sounds like quite an interesting place with a lot of history. thanks for sharing!


http://www.gtowntimes.com/local/Former-employees-recall-history-of-Oliver-s-Lodge-in-Murrells-Inlet

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Jan 10, 2012 00:09:48   #
layer1 Loc: Tennessee
 
Thanks. I appreciate your comments and interest.

Bevbled wrote:
layer1 wrote:
Was intrigued when I noticed the dress in the window. The old lodge was boarded up and abandoned. I can't help but wonder what's the story behind "The Dress in the Window". Simply forgotten and left behind or there for a message. Perhaps a private message for us not to know. What say you and does the photo arouse any emotion?


I use to live in Murrells Inlet and I know the area will but don't know the story of the dress but I did find this ...Maxine Oliver was the last member of the family to operate the restaurant and placed many of her art works in the restaurant. Owners Powell and Tracey Fisher renovated the house in early 2000, retaining the Oliver family legacy and Murrells Inlet history.

Historians said weddings were held inside or on the lawn adjacent to the Inlet and writer Spillane, a local resident since the early 1950s, was married there in 1983.

He was reported to say he ended his vows with “I do — let’s eat.”
quote=layer1 Was intrigued when I noticed the dre... (show quote)

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Jan 10, 2012 00:13:44   #
Bevbled Loc: Wilmington NC
 
layer1 wrote:
Thanks. I appreciate your comments and interest.

Bevbled wrote:
layer1 wrote:
Was intrigued when I noticed the dress in the window. The old lodge was boarded up and abandoned. I can't help but wonder what's the story behind "The Dress in the Window". Simply forgotten and left behind or there for a message. Perhaps a private message for us not to know. What say you and does the photo arouse any emotion?


I use to live in Murrells Inlet and I know the area will but don't know the story of the dress but I did find this ...Maxine Oliver was the last member of the family to operate the restaurant and placed many of her art works in the restaurant. Owners Powell and Tracey Fisher renovated the house in early 2000, retaining the Oliver family legacy and Murrells Inlet history.

Historians said weddings were held inside or on the lawn adjacent to the Inlet and writer Spillane, a local resident since the early 1950s, was married there in 1983.

He was reported to say he ended his vows with “I do — let’s eat.”
quote=layer1 Was intrigued when I noticed the dre... (show quote)
Thanks. I appreciate your comments and interest. b... (show quote)


I will be going there in 2 weeks and will go to the fishing village and see if anyone there knows.

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Jan 10, 2012 00:20:28   #
Judy Cronin Loc: KENTUCKY
 
I feel like it says the groom who was at war did not return home to marry the owner of the dress.

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Jan 10, 2012 00:40:11   #
Horseart Loc: Alabama
 
Judy Cronin wrote:
I feel like it says the groom who was at war did not return home to marry the owner of the dress.


That thought crossed my mind too, Judy. As I said, it looks sad to me, not happy, and I am not a pessimistic person at all..

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Jan 10, 2012 10:16:55   #
Falcon Loc: Abilene, Texas
 
layer1 wrote:
Was intrigued when I noticed the dress in the window. The old lodge was boarded up and abandoned. I can't help but wonder what's the story behind "The Dress in the Window". Simply forgotten and left behind or there for a message. Perhaps a private message for us not to know. What say you and does the photo arouse any emotion?


As long as this thread is in the vein of "intriguing stories about old buildings," I thought I would share this tidbit:
The Texas and Pacific (T&P) Railroad ran from Ft Worth to points west and established water stops about every 30 miles. Many of those stops became towns. One of the towns that still survives is Baird. Baird was actually more than a water stop because it was situated far enough from Ft Worth to be a crew change town. It therefore had a small hotel that catered to the train crews as well as travelers. About ten years ago, I was in Baird and saw the hotel. It had closed by then, but it looked as if management had just closed the doors one day and never returned. Curtains still in the windows, furniture still in the rooms. From the appearance of the furniture, the building seemed stuck in the mid 60's. It is a rock-walled building and very picturesque. I thought it would make an interesting set of photographs and planned to do a photo shoot. However, within two weeks of discovering the hotel it burned (arson) and was then bulldozed!
As a side note, the building had some personal significance, although I didn't learn that until later. A relative of mine was a brakeman for the T&P back in the day when they had running boards along the sides of the cars. As his train was approaching Baird from the east, a running board broke and pitched him from the train to the rocky ground. When he didn't show up for his shift the next morning, they found him--in fairly bad shape-- and carried him to the hotel in Baird where he died that morning. I wish I had know that in time to rush back and get some photos of the building before it was demolished.
I guess the point is that you should always carry a camera--you never know when "the shot" will surface and it will probably never return.

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Jan 10, 2012 10:28:42   #
layer1 Loc: Tennessee
 
Thanks for sharing.

Falcon wrote:
layer1 wrote:
Was intrigued when I noticed the dress in the window. The old lodge was boarded up and abandoned. I can't help but wonder what's the story behind "The Dress in the Window". Simply forgotten and left behind or there for a message. Perhaps a private message for us not to know. What say you and does the photo arouse any emotion?


As long as this thread is in the vein of "intriguing stories about old buildings," I thought I would share this tidbit:
The Texas and Pacific (T&P) Railroad ran from Ft Worth to points west and established water stops about every 30 miles. Many of those stops became towns. One of the towns that still survives is Baird. Baird was actually more than a water stop because it was situated far enough from Ft Worth to be a crew change town. It therefore had a small hotel that catered to the train crews as well as travelers. About ten years ago, I was in Baird and saw the hotel. It had closed by then, but it looked as if management had just closed the doors one day and never returned. Curtains still in the windows, furniture still in the rooms. From the appearance of the furniture, the building seemed stuck in the mid 60's. It is a rock-walled building and very picturesque. I thought it would make an interesting set of photographs and planned to do a photo shoot. However, within two weeks of discovering the hotel it burned (arson) and was then bulldozed!
As a side note, the building had some personal significance, although I didn't learn that until later. A relative of mine was a brakeman for the T&P back in the day when they had running boards along the sides of the cars. As his train was approaching Baird from the east, a running board broke and pitched him from the train to the rocky ground. When he didn't show up for his shift the next morning, they found him--in fairly bad shape-- and carried him to the hotel in Baird where he died that morning. I wish I had know that in time to rush back and get some photos of the building before it was demolished.
I guess the point is that you should always carry a camera--you never know when "the shot" will surface and it will probably never return.
quote=layer1 Was intrigued when I noticed the dre... (show quote)

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Jan 10, 2012 12:17:50   #
crazy4thread Loc: Minnesota
 
Wow, what a story. Sorry you missed that photo op :(

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Jan 10, 2012 12:57:58   #
Dietxanadu
 
wildflower62 wrote:
Wow, what a story. Sorry you missed that photo op :(


The story of the railroads and the men who built then are a big part of America.
It is sad that most people never stop and learn.

Thank you for the story

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Jan 10, 2012 15:17:01   #
JOZBUG Loc: Upstate NY
 
wildflower62 wrote:
The picture and comments got my curiosity going so I googled Olivers Lodge (i google everything lol) and the article mentions their were weddings held there "back in the day" Sounds like quite an interesting place with a lot of history. thanks for sharing!


http://www.gtowntimes.com/local/Former-employees-recall-history-of-Oliver-s-Lodge-in-Murrells-Inlet


My curiostiy was peaked also! Here is another site/blog I found, even has a photo of the dress in the window. Very cool! http://www.columbiaclosings.com/wordpress/?p=2481

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Jan 10, 2012 15:46:27   #
layer1 Loc: Tennessee
 
Thanks. Still no explanation or story on the wedding dress.

JOZBUG wrote:
wildflower62 wrote:
The picture and comments got my curiosity going so I googled Olivers Lodge (i google everything lol) and the article mentions their were weddings held there "back in the day" Sounds like quite an interesting place with a lot of history. thanks for sharing!


http://www.gtowntimes.com/local/Former-employees-recall-history-of-Oliver-s-Lodge-in-Murrells-Inlet


My curiostiy was peaked also! Here is another site/blog I found, even has a photo of the dress in the window. Very cool! http://www.columbiaclosings.com/wordpress/?p=2481
quote=wildflower62 The picture and comments got m... (show quote)

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Jan 10, 2012 22:50:35   #
Falcon Loc: Abilene, Texas
 
layer1 wrote:
Thanks. Still no explanation or story on the wedding dress.

JOZBUG wrote:
wildflower62 wrote:
The picture and comments got my curiosity going so I googled Olivers Lodge (i google everything lol) and the article mentions their were weddings held there "back in the day" Sounds like quite an interesting place with a lot of history. thanks for sharing!


http://www.gtowntimes.com/local/Former-employees-recall-history-of-Oliver-s-Lodge-in-Murrells-Inlet


My curiostiy was peaked also! Here is another site/blog I found, even has a photo of the dress in the window. Very cool! http://www.columbiaclosings.com/wordpress/?p=2481
quote=wildflower62 The picture and comments got m... (show quote)
Thanks. Still no explanation or story on the weddi... (show quote)


Wow! Did you notice the gorgeous woodwork in the bar area? that must have been quite a place in its heyday.

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Jan 10, 2012 22:54:04   #
laskalass Loc: Land of the Midnight Sun
 
sad....somehow...maybe a wedding that never happened...sniffle..

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Jan 11, 2012 00:36:26   #
photomatt Loc: Colorado
 
layer1 wrote:
Was intrigued when I noticed the dress in the window. The old lodge was boarded up and abandoned. I can't help but wonder what's the story behind "The Dress in the Window". Simply forgotten and left behind or there for a message. Perhaps a private message for us not to know. What say you and does the photo arouse any emotion?


i so hope it is not simply forgotten
private message maybe
arouse any emotion.... most definatley... strong emotion
to date (several weeks lurking and a couple joining) this is my favorite ... thank you for sharing.... really really thank you....

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