Welcome to the Balboa Island Museum - Newport Beach, CA
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N 33° 36.489 W 117° 53.395
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A historical sign located at the entrance to the Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society.
Waymark Code: WMQR0T
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2016
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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."
Group that erected the marker: Balboa Island Museum
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
331 Marine Ave Balboa Island, CA 92662
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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