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'''Lido Isle''' (mistakenly Lido Island) is a [[Artificial island|man-made island]] located in the [[Newport Harbor|harbor]] of [[Newport Beach, California|Newport Beach]], [[California]]. Surrounded by the city, Lido Isle was incorporated as part of Newport Beach in 1906.<ref name="pilot">{{cite news | first= Andrew | last= Edwards | url= http://www.tcninteractive.com/nb100/story_redcars.htm | title= Red Car opened city to tourists | publisher= [[Daily Pilot]] | date= December 26, 2006}}</ref> At that time it was part [[sandbar]] and part [[mudflat]]. There are no commercial facilities on the island and its only link to the city is a small bridge.<ref name="latimes">{{cite news | first= Helene | last= Lesel | url= http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/communities/2004/la-re-guide26dec26,0,4866976.story?coll=la-realestate-communities-2004 | title=Lido Isle raises bar on the good life | publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]] | date= December 26, 2004}}</ref> The man-made island is solely residential with approximately 1,800 people living on the island.<ref name="latimes">{{cite news | first= Helene | last= Lesel | url= http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/communities/2004/la-re-guide26dec26,0,4866976.story?coll=la-realestate-communities-2004 | title=Lido Isle raises bar on the good life | publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]] | date= December 26, 2004}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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In 1904 [[Henry Huntington]] became a partner with [[William Collins]] in the [[Newport Beach Company]]. In exchange for extending the [[Pacific Electric Railway]] to Newport Beach, Huntington received 250 [[acres]] and a 100 [[foot]] wide [[Right-of-way (railroad)|right-of-way]] for the railway.<ref name="pilot">{{cite news | first= Andrew | last= Edwards | url= http://www.tcninteractive.com/nb100/story_redcars.htm | title= Red Car opened city to tourists | publisher= [[Daily Pilot]] | date= December 26, 2006}}</ref> A mudflat was included in addition to the other land given Huntington. This mudflat became known as Electric Island, Pacific Electric Island, and finally Huntington Island. |
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In 1923, Huntington Island was purchased from Pacific Electric by W. K. Parkinson for $45,000.<ref name="latimes">{{cite news | first= Helene | last= Lesel | url= http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/communities/2004/la-re-guide26dec26,0,4866976.story?coll=la-realestate-communities-2004 | title=Lido Isle raises bar on the good life | publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]] | date= December 26, 2004}}</ref> Parkinson, a former conductor on the Pacific Electric, made his fortune from land investments when oil was discovered near [[Bakersfield]]. Parkinson spent more than a quarter-million dollars dredging the harbor and using the fill to raise the isle more than ten feet above the [[high tide]] line. <ref name="latimes">{{cite news | first= Helene | last= Lesel | url= http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/communities/2004/la-re-guide26dec26,0,4866976.story?coll=la-realestate-communities-2004 | title=Lido Isle raises bar on the good life | publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]] | date= December 26, 2004}}</ref><ref name="pilot">{{cite news | first= Andrew | last= Edwards | url= http://www.tcninteractive.com/nb100/story_redcars.htm | title= Red Car opened city to tourists | publisher= [[Daily Pilot]] | date= December 26, 2006}}</ref> The Griffith Company was hired to build seawalls, a bridge, piers and roads.<ref name="latimes">{{cite news | first= Helene | last= Lesel | url= http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/communities/2004/la-re-guide26dec26,0,4866976.story?coll=la-realestate-communities-2004 | title=Lido Isle raises bar on the good life | publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]] | date= December 26, 2004}}</ref> |
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The new development was one of the first [[Master-planned community|master planned communities]] in California and was conceived to resemble a European resort.<ref name="latimes">{{cite news | first= Helene | last= Lesel | url= http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/communities/2004/la-re-guide26dec26,0,4866976.story?coll=la-realestate-communities-2004 | title=Lido Isle raises bar on the good life | publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]] | date= December 26, 2004}}</ref> Parkinson envisioned the space as a resort similar to those in the [[Mediterranean]]. After dredging the island was renamed Lido Isle in homage to [[Lido]] near [[Venice]]. As a master-planned development, the community was one of the first in [[Southern California]] to be built with [[Utility tunnel|underground utilities]].<ref name="huntington">{{cite news | first= Keith | last= McDonald | url= http://www.huntingtonbotanical.org/Rose/subrosa.htm | title= Subrosa - The Newsletter of the Rose and Perennial Gardens #31 | publisher= [[The Huntington Library]] | date= July – August 2003}}</ref> |
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As part of the Mediterranean-theme the development was built with streets named after many Mediterranean cities, including Barcelona, Genoa, Nice and Ithaca. <ref name="latimes">{{cite news | first= Helene | last= Lesel | url= http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/communities/2004/la-re-guide26dec26,0,4866976.story?coll=la-realestate-communities-2004 | title=Lido Isle raises bar on the good life | publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]] | date= December 26, 2004}}</ref>The names of the two main streets, Via Lido Nord and Via Lido Soud, also reflect this theme.<ref name="latimes">{{cite news | first= Helene | last= Lesel | url= http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/communities/2004/la-re-guide26dec26,0,4866976.story?coll=la-realestate-communities-2004 | title=Lido Isle raises bar on the good life | publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]] | date= December 26, 2004}}</ref> Most homes are built in a [[Mediterranean Revival Style architecture]], but there are some [[Cape Cod (house)|Cape Cod]] and [[Modern architecture|modern style]] homes as well.<ref name="latimes">{{cite news | first= Helene | last= Lesel | url= http://www.latimes.com/classified/realestate/news/communities/2004/la-re-guide26dec26,0,4866976.story?coll=la-realestate-communities-2004 | title=Lido Isle raises bar on the good life | publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]] | date= December 26, 2004}}</ref> |
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==Community== |
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[[Image:Lido Island Yacht Club burgee.png|thumb|Burgee of the Lido Island Yacht Club]] |
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The geographic and social center of this "semi-private" community is the Lido Isle Club House,<ref name="LIYC">{{cite web |url= http://www.lidoisleyachtclub.org/facilities.html |title= LIYC Facilities and Club Boats|accessmonthday= 11-21 |accessyear= 2007 |last= |first=|date= |work= |publisher=LIYC}}</ref>, which hosts many community clubs and organizations, inlcuding the Lido Isle Yacht Club, and includes a snack bar and bay beach. All property owners must pay an annual assessment, and all residents are Community Association members. The island plays a big part in the annual Newport Christmas Boat Parade. <ref name="parade">http://www.christmasboatparade.com</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[History of Newport Beach]] |
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*[[Balboa Island, Newport Beach, California|Balboa Island]] |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.lidoisleyachtclub.org Lido Isle Yacht Club] |
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*[http://www.lidoisle.org Lido Isle Clubhouse] |
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*{{flickr|LidoIsle}} |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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[[Category:Neighborhoods in Newport Beach, California]] |
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Revision as of 10:35, 28 November 2007
Lido Isle (mistakenly Lido Island) is a man-made island located in the harbor of Newport Beach, California. Surrounded by the city, Lido Isle was incorporated as part of Newport Beach in 1906.[1] At that time it was part sandbar and part mudflat. There are no commercial facilities on the island and its only link to the city is a small bridge.[2] The man-made island is solely residential with approximately 1,800 people living on the island.[2]
History
In 1904 Henry Huntington became a partner with William Collins in the Newport Beach Company. In exchange for extending the Pacific Electric Railway to Newport Beach, Huntington received 250 acres and a 100 foot wide right-of-way for the railway.[1] A mudflat was included in addition to the other land given Huntington. This mudflat became known as Electric Island, Pacific Electric Island, and finally Huntington Island.
In 1923, Huntington Island was purchased from Pacific Electric by W. K. Parkinson for $45,000.[2] Parkinson, a former conductor on the Pacific Electric, made his fortune from land investments when oil was discovered near Bakersfield. Parkinson spent more than a quarter-million dollars dredging the harbor and using the fill to raise the isle more than ten feet above the high tide line. [2][1] The Griffith Company was hired to build seawalls, a bridge, piers and roads.[2]
The new development was one of the first master planned communities in California and was conceived to resemble a European resort.[2] Parkinson envisioned the space as a resort similar to those in the Mediterranean. After dredging the island was renamed Lido Isle in homage to Lido near Venice. As a master-planned development, the community was one of the first in Southern California to be built with underground utilities.[3]
As part of the Mediterranean-theme the development was built with streets named after many Mediterranean cities, including Barcelona, Genoa, Nice and Ithaca. [2]The names of the two main streets, Via Lido Nord and Via Lido Soud, also reflect this theme.[2] Most homes are built in a Mediterranean Revival Style architecture, but there are some Cape Cod and modern style homes as well.[2]
Community
The geographic and social center of this "semi-private" community is the Lido Isle Club House,[4], which hosts many community clubs and organizations, inlcuding the Lido Isle Yacht Club, and includes a snack bar and bay beach. All property owners must pay an annual assessment, and all residents are Community Association members. The island plays a big part in the annual Newport Christmas Boat Parade. [5]
See also
External links
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References
- ^ a b c Edwards, Andrew (December 26, 2006). "Red Car opened city to tourists". Daily Pilot.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Lesel, Helene (December 26, 2004). "Lido Isle raises bar on the good life". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ McDonald, Keith (July – August 2003). "Subrosa - The Newsletter of the Rose and Perennial Gardens #31". The Huntington Library.
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