In our travel we have come across abandoned African American resorts all across the country. While we would never want to turn back hard won victories during the civil rights movement, it is sad that these vibrant vacation spots for the African American community were lost.
The Magnolia Beach Hotel, built in the 1930’s during the time of segregation in the South, was a popular destination for local and visiting African Americans. It was listed in the Green Book and was known for its vibrant nightlife. It hosted many famous performers of the day- Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Pearl Bailey were among the famous acts. The hotel and Beach were destroyed in 1954 by Hurricane Hazel and was never rebuilt.
Perspectives on the Road 
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