Name/Title
The Surf ShopEntry/Object ID
2005-100-01Description
An original color photograph print of the surf shop building, Avilla's Barn, at 3448 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach. The building housed, Willow Camp Gifts and Gallery owned by Sandra Francis, Live Water Surf Shop owned by Kirby Ferris, and a Indian Jewelry Store at the time. There was an Attorney's office in the back northeast corner. This photo shows the light gray with white trim building facade with three signs hanging. Hills in the background and the highway in front.Collection
SBHSAcquisition
Accession
2005-100Source or Donor
Agnoli, Tamae & ValAcquisition Method
GiftNotes
Born in 1901, Joe Avilla immigrated from the Azores prior to 1920. He built a barn at 3448 Shoreline Highway in 1924. It was used as a service garage from the 20's through the 50's. During the 1960's & 70's, it is used as a rec. center. Helen Kerr purchased the barn in 1973 and rented space to businesses and artists through the 70's and 80's. It is currently occupied by Live Water Surf Shop, Sand Dollar office and a gift shop.
Joe Avilla ran a dairy ranch at Willow Rd behind and across the Eastcoot Creek from the Community Center. The house was known as "Shady Rest" and occupied by the Lacaze family then bought by the Stinson Beach Community Center with generous donation by John Topham. The 3 acres are being upgraded to include archival storage for SBHS and outdoor areas for gathering