Brookdale, California facts for kids
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Brookdale
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The Brookdale Lodge in Brookdale, California
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Location of Brookdale in Santa Cruz County, California.
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 Brookdale, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.85 sq mi (9.96 km2) |
| • Land | 3.85 sq mi (9.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 405 ft (123 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,043 |
| • Density | 531.06/sq mi (205.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95007
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| Area code(s) | 831 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582951 |
Brookdale is a small community located in Santa Cruz County, California. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the U.S. Census Bureau tracks its population and data, even though it's not an official city or town.
Brookdale is nestled in the beautiful San Lorenzo Valley. You can find it along Highway 9, right between the communities of Boulder Creek and Ben Lomond. The area is about 405 feet (123 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 2,043 people called Brookdale home. The local ZIP Code is 95007, and the phone area code is 831.
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Exploring Brookdale's History
This area was first called Clear Creek, then later Brookville. Around 1870, a place called the Grover Lumber Mill was here. Back then, cutting down trees and making lumber was a huge business in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
A judge from Santa Cruz named James Harvey Logan bought the mill in 1900. He was famous for creating the loganberry fruit! Judge Logan transformed the area into a fun resort. It had cabins and camping spots right next to the creek. He also opened the Brookdale post office in 1902.
The Famous Brookdale Lodge
The Brookdale Lodge is a very old and well-known resort in Brookdale. For many years, it was famous for a real stream that flowed right through its main restaurant, the Brook Room! This unique room was closed for repairs in 2019.
Today, the lodge is also known for being a bit spooky. Many people say it's haunted by ghosts. Judge Logan started the lodge. By 1922, a doctor named F. K. Camp owned it. He dreamed of a dining room built right over the creek. He hired an architect to make his dream come true.
The Brookdale Lodge was once one of the most popular resorts in California. Many famous people visited it. These included Hollywood stars, important families, and even President Herbert Hoover. Some well-known guests were Mae West, Marilyn Monroe, and Shirley Temple. President Hoover loved to fish from the dining room bridge! When the United Nations was being formed in San Francisco, world leaders came to the lodge to relax. The lodge was also known for its amazing entertainment. The best big bands and swing groups performed there.
The lodge has had many owners over the years. After a fire in 2009, it needed a lot of repairs. Since 2016, Pravin and Naina Patel have owned it. It is currently being renovated. The lodge even appeared on a TV show about ghosts called Ghost Adventures in 2012.
Fires at the Lodge
The Brookdale Lodge has experienced three major fires over the years.
The first big fire happened on October 24, 1956. It destroyed the dining room and a nearby 12-room building. Some shops next to the dining room were also badly damaged. The damage from this fire was estimated to be about $200,000.
Another fire occurred in 2005. It was in the same part of the main hotel as the 2009 fire.
On August 18, 2009, a fire badly damaged a two-story section of the lodge. This part of the building had apartments, mostly for lodge employees. Luckily, no one staying at the inn was hurt. Some firefighters had minor injuries while putting out the blaze.
Brookdale's Location and Climate
Brookdale covers an area of about 3.8 square miles (10.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate and Weather
Brookdale has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm, dry summers. However, they don't get extremely hot. The average monthly temperatures usually stay below 71.6°F (22°C). Winters are generally mild and wet.
Who Lives in Brookdale?
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| 2020 | 2,043 | — | |
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The 2010 United States Census counted 1,991 people living in Brookdale. Most residents, about 89.9%, identified as White. Other groups included African American (0.5%), Native American (0.6%), Asian (1.0%), and Pacific Islander (0.4%). About 3.3% were from other races. About 4.4% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 10.1% of the population.
The census showed that everyone lived in households. This means no one was living in group homes or institutions. There were 806 households in total. About 29.2% of these households had children under 18 living in them. Many households (43.7%) were married couples.
The population's age range was spread out. About 21.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 37.7% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 8.3% were 65 or older. The average age in Brookdale was 42.3 years.
Most homes in Brookdale (61.0%) were owned by the people living in them. About 39.0% were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Brookdale (California) para niños
