Balboa Island Historical Society - Newport Beach, CA
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N 33° 36.489 W 117° 53.395
11S E 417441 N 3719064
A museum and historical society about Balboa Island on Balboa Island.
Waymark Code: WMQR12
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2016
Views: 3
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."
Blue Plaque managing agency: City of Newport Beach
Individual Recognized: Not listed
Physical Address: Not listed
Web Address: Not listed
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