Victoria Beach Pirate Tower
by Rebecca Herranen
Title
Victoria Beach Pirate Tower
Artist
Rebecca Herranen
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
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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Comments (56)
Holly April Harris
Wow this is awesome! Wonderful photo! I am very pleased to feature your fantastic artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 Second Quarter FEATURED IMAGE Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 6/15/23
Steve Rich
Your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (April-June 2023)" active discussion thread. 4-28-2023.
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