Save The Pleasure Point Roadhouse DIY Party! SATURDAY!!!
Greetings all lovers of Santa Cruz, and friends beyond,
The bell is tolling for the heritage of Pleasure Point and maybe the last remaining truly historical properties
as well.
The Pleasure Point Roadhouse SHOULD be a city landmark.
Built beautifully out of old growth redwood trees in 1902 as a saloon, the Pleasure Point Roadhouse, whose
Prohibition-era brothel inspired the name for this coastal area, was also a gas station and market for HWY 1,
a speakeasy during prohibition, and a home for many artists and alternative minded people over the decades.
The wood house overlooking Monterey Bay, its carriage house, and several 90-year-old bungalows are private
property now, and owner Leila Naslund, who has evicted all the tenants (some who have been there over 15 years),
doesn't want it to be designated for preservation. Her family plans to develop and destroy the exisiting property
within the next few months under the excuse that it is too far gone.
Nonetheless, the city's board of supervisors added the Pleasure Point Roadhouse to a list of properties they'll
consider designating as historic resources at a meeting March 27th.
PLEASE GO TO THIS MEETING IF YOU CARE ABOUT SAVING THIS PROPERTY!
"It seems like it means a lot to the community," says Supervisor Jan Beautz, who recommended that the house be
considered for designation. A grassroots group has collected hundreds of signatures on a petition in support of
the designation of the roadhouse, a two-story wood-frame structure with unique Craftsman-style influences.
"It's probably the last undeveloped big piece of property on the coast. It's just timeless," says Charles Paulden,
leader of a group called People for the Preservation of Pleasure Point. "It's like 100 years ago when you
step onto that property."
The cottages next door to the roadhouse were demolished last year to make way for HUGE Orange County styled condos,
and many fear the same will happen to the roadhouse property if it's not designated.
"Pleasure Point was a beach-cottage community until the last five years. It's not too far gone yet," Paulden says.
"I would like all of Pleasure Point to be preserved, but right now I would like to save one little bit of it."
Paulden wants to see the roadhouse restored as a museum or community center. Please contact Charles at:
yogacharles@yahoo.com if you would like to help.
Although its heyday during Prohibition is long gone, the Pleasure Point Roadhouse remains a popular local icon.
"I remember going to parties in that building back in the 70s. I've always thought it was a very cool structure,
" says Carolyn Swift, director of the nearby Capitola Museum. "For a building of that style to survive, with the
carriage house and these little additional 1920s bungalows, that's pretty rare."
The LAST Pleasure Point Roadhouse party is THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 16th at 2-3905 East Cliff Drive. It's the old
house with the huge sculpture in front, can't miss it. It's a free party and everyone is donating their time
and effort. IF you are a dj and want to spin, or if you are a band and want to jam, please contact me at:
abrintonc@yahoo.com
We are starting music around 1pm and going into late night. There will be sound systems in two areas of the
property, one for daytime and one for night. Some camping is allowed in the back of the property if you don't
want to drive home, just let us know.
There will be a bbq, ceviche, and a HUGE paella made by a an infamous spaniard, beer, drinks,
ect., ect....
Dj's from Om records, RxFx, scunderground and more will be spinning all types of tunes, and some eclectic live acts
are confirmed too. Everyone is invited as long as they sign the petition:
www.ipetitions.com/petition...ures.html
EVEN IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT, PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION IF YOU CARE. You can also call the Supervisor @ 831-454-2200,
or write letters to the supervisors by March 20th
They can be sent to:
Board of Supervisors
Att: Sup Beautz-Roadhouse
701 Ocean St
Santa Cruz, California 95060
They are very polite and appreciate hearing your educated opinions.
This is a community gathering for a great cause, please join us, have some fun in the sun while saving our cultural
heritage for generations to come!
Peace, Aaron
Greetings all lovers of Santa Cruz, and friends beyond,
The bell is tolling for the heritage of Pleasure Point and maybe the last remaining truly historical properties
as well.
The Pleasure Point Roadhouse SHOULD be a city landmark.
Built beautifully out of old growth redwood trees in 1902 as a saloon, the Pleasure Point Roadhouse, whose
Prohibition-era brothel inspired the name for this coastal area, was also a gas station and market for HWY 1,
a speakeasy during prohibition, and a home for many artists and alternative minded people over the decades.
The wood house overlooking Monterey Bay, its carriage house, and several 90-year-old bungalows are private
property now, and owner Leila Naslund, who has evicted all the tenants (some who have been there over 15 years),
doesn't want it to be designated for preservation. Her family plans to develop and destroy the exisiting property
within the next few months under the excuse that it is too far gone.
Nonetheless, the city's board of supervisors added the Pleasure Point Roadhouse to a list of properties they'll
consider designating as historic resources at a meeting March 27th.
PLEASE GO TO THIS MEETING IF YOU CARE ABOUT SAVING THIS PROPERTY!
"It seems like it means a lot to the community," says Supervisor Jan Beautz, who recommended that the house be
considered for designation. A grassroots group has collected hundreds of signatures on a petition in support of
the designation of the roadhouse, a two-story wood-frame structure with unique Craftsman-style influences.
"It's probably the last undeveloped big piece of property on the coast. It's just timeless," says Charles Paulden,
leader of a group called People for the Preservation of Pleasure Point. "It's like 100 years ago when you
step onto that property."
The cottages next door to the roadhouse were demolished last year to make way for HUGE Orange County styled condos,
and many fear the same will happen to the roadhouse property if it's not designated.
"Pleasure Point was a beach-cottage community until the last five years. It's not too far gone yet," Paulden says.
"I would like all of Pleasure Point to be preserved, but right now I would like to save one little bit of it."
Paulden wants to see the roadhouse restored as a museum or community center. Please contact Charles at:
yogacharles@yahoo.com if you would like to help.
Although its heyday during Prohibition is long gone, the Pleasure Point Roadhouse remains a popular local icon.
"I remember going to parties in that building back in the 70s. I've always thought it was a very cool structure,
" says Carolyn Swift, director of the nearby Capitola Museum. "For a building of that style to survive, with the
carriage house and these little additional 1920s bungalows, that's pretty rare."
The LAST Pleasure Point Roadhouse party is THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 16th at 2-3905 East Cliff Drive. It's the old
house with the huge sculpture in front, can't miss it. It's a free party and everyone is donating their time
and effort. IF you are a dj and want to spin, or if you are a band and want to jam, please contact me at:
abrintonc@yahoo.com
We are starting music around 1pm and going into late night. There will be sound systems in two areas of the
property, one for daytime and one for night. Some camping is allowed in the back of the property if you don't
want to drive home, just let us know.
There will be a bbq, ceviche, and a HUGE paella made by a an infamous spaniard, beer, drinks,
ect., ect....
Dj's from Om records, RxFx, scunderground and more will be spinning all types of tunes, and some eclectic live acts
are confirmed too. Everyone is invited as long as they sign the petition:
www.ipetitions.com/petition...ures.html
EVEN IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT, PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION IF YOU CARE. You can also call the Supervisor @ 831-454-2200,
or write letters to the supervisors by March 20th
They can be sent to:
Board of Supervisors
Att: Sup Beautz-Roadhouse
701 Ocean St
Santa Cruz, California 95060
They are very polite and appreciate hearing your educated opinions.
This is a community gathering for a great cause, please join us, have some fun in the sun while saving our cultural
heritage for generations to come!
Peace, Aaron
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