Balboa Island Museum - Newport Beach, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 36.489 W 117° 53.398
11S E 417437 N 3719063
A museum about Balboa Island on Balboa Island.
Waymark Code: WMQR0W
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2016
Views: 2
The plaque says, "Balboa Island was literally lifted from the sea due to the efforts of William Steppe Collins. In 1906, Collins began dredging around a two acre mud flat in Newport Bay, and within a few years he had created the 160 acre residential island that exists today - Balboa Island.
The Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society was founded in 2000 to preserve the Island heritage and its sense of community. The Museum moved to this location in 2010 as a result of the generosity and support of the City of Newport Beach and local residents.
Come inside and discover over 100 years of our Island."
Theme:
Cultural History
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday 10:am-4:pm
Friday 10:am-4:pm
Saturday 10:am-4:pm
Sunday 10:am-4:pm
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Street Address: Not listed
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