Singing Beach Club Architecture

Beach Club
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

This club was built in an era when most New Englanders swam in the Atlantic Ocean.

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The original buildings were nothing more than a pavilion with a few men’s and women’s locker rooms on each side.

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Eating facilities were minimal and people dined informally outdoors.

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Without sports facilities, food service was important to its future growth. A new state-of-the-art kitchen was constructed as well as a club room and large dining porches.

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A new and expanded men’s locker room was built

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and the women’s locker room was substantially upgraded.

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A snack bar with an informal dining area was constructed to accommodate young families that joined the club to use the beach.

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When swimming pools became fashionable, this small seaside club went into disrepair.

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Stephen R. Holt, Architects was hired when a few loyal members decided to upgrade the club according to contemporary standards without compromising its classic simplicity.

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Indigenous landscaping and new beach access walkways were designed and installed along with discreet parking and lighting.

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