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
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	Nokomis, Florida
Coordinates	27°07′28″N 82°28′13″W
Architect	Jack West
NRHP reference No.	13000320[1]
Added to NRHP	May 28, 2013

History

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

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