Laguna Beach Historical Society

In the 1890's, the Riverside and Santa Ana people assembled for the summer, so the Saturday nights required something special.  They built a floor with a tent over it and were ready for dances.  Music, as a rule, was the big factor.  There was one musician in the village-a violinist named Hubbard Golf.  He was able to play "Turkey In The Straw," "Hot Time In The Old Town," "Good Night ladies" and other popular songs on his self-made violin.  In the early 1900's when the little art gallery was built and began being used for all occasions such as weddings, church services, art displays and funerals, a dance on Saturday night was a standing event. The building was originally for the night life of the Riverside children.  It is now a home at 571 Graceland Drive.