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 a large boat harbor, called a marina, on the shore of the Salton Sea. This marina was planned to be the biggest in California.
In 2015, the club was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site in the United States. However, the Salton Sea faced problems. Water from farms in the Coachella Valley and Imperial County made the sea saltier. The water levels also changed a lot.
In 1981, a big flood damaged the club's dock, called a jetty. Boats could no longer stop there. By 1984, the club had to close completely. Even after closing, local people still used the building for community events until the early 1990s.
Over time, the North Shore Beach and Yacht Club, like many buildings around it, was left empty. It became damaged and neglected. In July 2009, officials from Riverside County decided to help. They approved a grant of $3.35 million to fix up and restore the building. This was part of a larger $30 million plan to bring the area back to life.
A New Beginning: The Salton Sea History Museum
After its restoration, the yacht club reopened on May 1, 2010. It became the Salton Sea History Museum. The building served as both a museum and a place for community gatherings. It was a way to share the history of the Salton Sea with everyone.
The property is owned by Riverside County. Later, the county decided to move the museum to Mecca, California. Today, the historic North Shore Beach and Yacht Club building is used for different community events. It continues to be an important spot for local residents.
