Nokomis Beach Pavilion

Nokomis Beach Pavilion is a historic site located in Nokomis, Florida. The pavilion is Sarasota County's first beach pavilion.

Nokomis Beach Pavilion
Nokomis Beach Pavilion is located in Florida
Nokomis Beach Pavilion
LocationNokomis, Florida
Coordinates27°07′28″N 82°28′13″W / 27.12444°N 82.47028°W / 27.12444; -82.47028
ArchitectJack West
NRHP reference No.13000320[1]
Added to NRHPMay 28, 2013

History

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The pavilion was designed by architect Jack West, a member of the Sarasota School of Architecture, and is an example of minimalist architecture associated with mid-century modern architecture. It was constructed in 1954 and includes an open pavilion connected by a covered walkway to a building for restrooms, changing rooms, and showers. There was also paved plaza, fountain, and landscaped area. Design elements include flat thin roofs on multiple planes, ribbon windows, and a blending of interior and exterior spaces. The bathhouse is made of Ocala block.[2]

During renovation the thin posts were enclosed in concrete and stuccoed. It also suffered a ceiling collapse and underwent restoration.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Nokomis Beach Pavilion". National Park Service. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Nokomis Beach Pavilion". Sarasota History Alive!. Archived from the original on February 13, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2014.