Victoria Beach Pirate Tower
by Rebecca Herranen
Title
Victoria Beach Pirate Tower
Artist
Rebecca Herranen
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Photograph - Photography
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They say there is pirate's gold buried right here. The rocky coastal waters and the surrounding steep cliffs made for a safe and secret place to hide the swashbuckler bounty. How big the hidden treasure is, no one is sure.
Ok, that's a fairytale, but the real history of this surreal tower is is fascinating and attracts a multitude of beach goers to this Laguna, Victoria Beach landmark that I didn't even know existed and I have lived in the area for 35+ years. It is known by the locals as the Pirates Tower.
The tower was originally built in 1926 as an enclosed spiral staircase leading from the estate to the beach by a California senator. Throughout the years ownership has changed hands several times. In 1940 it was purchased by a pirate lover, Henry Kendrick. History says he was as interesting of a man as the tower itself, dressing in pirate clothing, hiding coins and candy in the cracks and inviting the neighborhood kids over.
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April 29th, 2021
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