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B. The Pacific Coast Club. 1. Location, Description and Reasons for Designation. Located at 850 East Ocean Boulevard, the Club was founded in 1923, with the merger of the Petroleum Club and the Coast Athletic Club. Groundbreaking for a building started on June 9, 1925, and the cornerstone was laid on September 4, 1926; the Club was formally opened on October 26, 1926. The architects were Curlett and Beelman, although several individuals were involved with the structure and its decor. The Grand Hall with its decorations, the chandelier and the library were notable features. It was built by C. T. McGrew & Sons Construction Company with one son a charter member. The same company built the Press Telegram Building. At the dedication, President David Smith officially opened the club for hundreds of charter members, but he resigned within the year and the facility was conveyed to the Los Angeles Athletic Club in 1928. In 1961, the building was turned over to the Pacific Coast Club, Inc., with a new president, Wayne Ferrell, but seven months later the club was bankrupt. The building survived the earthquake with but a few cracks and survived vandalism and time to presently represent a monument to an era and a glory of the city of Long Beach. 2. General Guidelines and Standards for any Changes. The following guidelines and standards recommended by the cultural heritage committee are adopted: The Committee strongly urges that every attempt be made to restore the Pacific Coast Club to its former grandeur, preserving the exterior, removing the existing white grill work which distracts from the beauty of the structure and eventually allowing for more parking in the rear of the property so that the building may enjoy maximum use. We would not oppose underground parking or an attractive structure above ground. We would like the health facilities maintained, the swimming pool restored and the beach area utilized as it once was by club members. We would encourage multi-use for the building, including a health club, business offices, apartments and restaurants. In line with these recommendations, we would like to see the Grand Hall decorations restored, the chandelier and library restored and all other decorative detailing that made this building so outstanding. Although we have not been able to gain access to the building, we understand that it is not beyond restoration, so we will encourage all efforts in that respect and will expect to be consulted on all architectural designs, inner structural changes and any exterior changes. We would urge that the building be public in spirit for all to enjoy."