North Shore Beach and Yacht Club facts for kids
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North Shore Yacht Club
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North Shore Beach and Yacht Club in 2018
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 Location in California
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| Location | 99-155 Sea View Dr. Mecca, California |
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| Built | 1959 |
| Architect | Albert Frey |
| Architectural style | Modern Movement |
| MPS | Architecture of Albert Frey MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 15000640 |
| Added to NRHP | September 28, 2015 |
The North Shore Beach and Yacht Club is a special building in North Shore, California. It was designed by a famous architect named Albert Frey. The club first opened in 1959. It was part of a big project to build California's largest marina (a place for boats) along the Salton Sea.
The Salton Sea's water started to change over time. Water from farms in the Coachella Valley and Imperial County made the sea saltier. The water levels also went up and down a lot. In 1981, a big flood happened. It destroyed the club's jetty (a pier for boats). This made it impossible for boats to dock there. The club officially closed by 1984. However, local people still used the building until the early 1990s.
Like many buildings around it, the North Shore Beach and Yacht Club was left empty. It was also damaged by people. In July 2009, officials in Riverside County got a grant (money) of $3.35 million. This money was part of a larger plan to fix up and restore the property.
A New Beginning: The Salton Sea History Museum
On May 1, 2010, the yacht club was reopened to the public. It was given a new name: the Salton Sea History Museum. It now works as both a museum and a place for community events.
Riverside County owns the old North Shore Beach and Yacht Club property. They decided to move the museum to Mecca, California. Now, the building is mainly used for different community events. It helps bring people together in the area.
Images for kids
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Scan of a historic postcard showing the North Shore Yacht Club on its bottom half.
