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The Dunes Club is a private, social, beach club located in Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Founding
The club was founded in 1928 by the socially prominent seeking an exclusive beach front destination.



Architecture
The club's several buildings and cottages were first constructed from 1928-1929 and were designed by architect Kenneth Murchison. These buildings were mostly destroyed by the hurricane of 1938 - but the Gate House of the club, visible from Boston Neck Road still remains as well as two cottages which are now privately owned homes. The architectural firm, Purves, Cope and Steward reconstructed the club's buildings from 1939-1940. .

Amenities
The private club offers a fine dining room, bar, casual dining facilities, cabanas, tennis courts, a pool and a beach. The club also hosted a salt water swimming pool for many years (needs citation).

Thomas Keller
Thomas Keller, chef and founder of the well known restaurant, The French Laundry worked at the club.