Spouting Rock Beach Association, Most Exclusive Beach In America Newport, R.I. Postcard
$75
3 1/2" x 5 1/2"
SRBA formerly Bailey's Beach is without a doubt the most exclusive beach in America, and is controlled by wealthy summer residents. No outsider can get on this beach, only by water.
The organization has attracted notable members of nearby families such as the Vanderbilt family, Astor family, and Sheldon Whitehouse. The 1938 Hurricane destroyed the original clubhouse, and the current clubhouse and cabanas appear relatively modest to passersby. Bailey's Beach was one of the centers of elite Newport social life along with other institutions such as the Redwood Library, Newport Country Club, Trinity Church, Clambake Club, Newport Reading Room, New York Yacht Club summer clubhouse and the Newport Casino.