Walter Parker Pier and Pavilion at Tybee Island
The Tybrisa Pavilion IIThe Tybrisa Pavilion stood for three-quarters of a century as a landmark on the South Atlantic Ocean. Built in 1891 by the Central of Georgia Railroad, it became a well known destination for day-trippers and seasonal visitors during a time when advertisements hailed Tybee as the "Premier South Atlantic Resort." Its open dance floor amid a coastal setting made it a legendary stop on the "Big Band" tour and for five decades of other entertainers. Fire destroyed it in 1967.
Led by the efforts of the people of Tybee Island, Chatham County built the Tybrisa Pavilion II and dedicated it with the Tybee Island City Council on this 9th day of August, 1996.
Board of Commissioners of Chatham County
Joseph B. Mahany, Chairman. Frank O. Murray, Vise-Chairman. Dr. Priscilla D. Tomas, Pro-Tem. David L. Saussy, District 1. Joe Murray Rivers, District 2. Patrick O. Shay, District 3. Harris Odell Jr., District 5. Ben Price, District 6. Eddie W. DeLoach, District 7.
City Council of Tybee Island
1996-1997
Walter W. Parker, Mayor.
Walter Parker Pier and Pavilion at Tybee IslandWalter Parker dedicated his life to public service. Following a distinguished military career, he returned to Tybee Island and served two years on the City Council and 16 years as Mayor. He championed beautification and beach renourishment projects, lobbied successfully for federal, state and local funding for beach projects, and helped to convince Chatham County to build Tybrisa II (Pier and Pavilion).
For these accomplishments, he will forever be remembered.
Dedicated this 12th day of May, 2007
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