Calhoun Beach Club facts for kids
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The Beach Club Residences
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The Beach Club viewed from the south
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 Location in Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Location | 2730 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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| Area | 2.128 acres (0.861 ha) |
| Built | 1928–9, 1946 |
| Architect | Nicol, Charles Wheeler; Magney & Tusler |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 03001335 |
| Added to NRHP | December 23, 2003 |
The Beach Club Residences is a cool place in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's an apartment building, a health club, and even has shops! It's right across from Lake Street and the beautiful Bde Maka Ska lake. The people who first built it wanted a place where they could live, play, and have fun all in one spot. This old building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. It's special because it was one of the few "apartment hotels" built in American cities back in the 1920s.
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A Look Back: The Beach Club's Story
Building the Beach Club started in 1928. But guess what? It took a long time to finish, about 18 years! This was because of the Great Depression, a tough time when money was scarce. After World War II, the building was finally completed. It became a lively social club where people gathered.
Changes Over the Years
In the early 1950s, the club faced money problems. So, in 1954, the building became a hotel. It was a popular spot for big events like proms, parties, and wedding receptions. The upper floors were turned into fancy apartments.
Around that time, a TV and radio station called WTCN (now KARE TV and WWTC radio) moved its studios into the building. Many popular shows were filmed live right there! Kids might remember Lunch with Casey with Roger Awsumb. Other shows included Matinee Movie and All Star Wrestling with Verne Gagne.
From 1963 to 1972, the building was called Calhoun Beach Manor. During this time, it was used as a home for older people.
Becoming a Sports Club
In 1977, the building went back to being a sports and social club. The handball and squash courts were fixed up. They also brought back the swimming pool. New additions included tennis courts, steam rooms, saunas, sunrooms, and a jogging track. The main lobby was also made to look new in an Art Deco style.
In the 1980s, even more cool things were added. These included an aerobics studio, volleyball and basketball courts, and more exercise machines.
Modern Updates
In 1997, a new tower was added to the building. Then, in 2001, the whole property was updated. It became luxury apartment homes.
The original building is the oldest tall residential building outside of downtown Minneapolis. It was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 2003. This means it's an important historical place!
In 2020, the building's name was changed to The Beach Club Residences. You can find out more at The Beach Club Residences website.
The Beach Club Residences Today
The Beach Club Residences is located in the Uptown-Lakes area of Minneapolis. It has amazing views of Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, and downtown Minneapolis.
The community has 332 apartment homes. There are 57 different layouts to choose from! The apartments range from small studios to large 4-bedroom homes. They can be anywhere from 600 sq ft (56 m2) to 3,400 sq ft (320 m2) in size. Air Communities currently owns and runs the property.
Shops and Services at The Beach Club
The Beach Club has 11 retail spaces. Seven of these are currently open. You can find places like the Urban Eatery restaurant, Sash Salon, Strauman Holistic Chiropractic, Uptime Nutrition, D'Amico Catering and Sales, Beck and Tysver, and the Calhoun Beach Health Club.
The Calhoun Beach Health Club is huge, about 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m2)! It has modern fitness equipment and lots of exercise classes. You can try Pilates, ballroom dancing, strength training, yoga, and even a running club.
Besides the health club, The Beach Club also has indoor and outdoor pools. There are restaurants, a full-service salon, and places to rent outdoor sports gear. It's a place with lots to do!
Gallery
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An apartment's bathroom in the historic Beach Club Residences apartment community
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The apartment community's courtyard
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An apartment's kitchen in the apartment community.
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An apartment's living room in the apartment community
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Tennis courts on the property.
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The View restaurant and bar.
