Nokomis Beach Pavilion Explained

Nokomis Beach Pavilion
Location:Nokomis, Florida
Coordinates:27.1244°N -82.4703°W
Architect:Jack West
Added:May 28, 2013
Refnum:13000320[1]

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

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.

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nokomis Beach Pavilion . September 9, 2014. National Park Service.
  2. Web site: Nokomis Beach Pavilion . September 9, 2014 . Sarasota History Alive! . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150213070310/http://www.sarasotahistoryalive.com/markers-and-designations/historic-designation/nokomis-beach-pavilion/ . February 13, 2015 .