It’s official—we are pleased to announce the South Land Park Hills Eichler Homes Historic District! It is the first Mid-Century Modern and the first City of Sacramento residential historic district outside of the downtown “grid.”
We have worked on this long-term as a neighbor and organization. This project is the culmination of many volunteer hours and dedicated research efforts over many years.
We are so glad to see this historic district materialize as intended from the 2017 Mid-Century Modern Survey & Context Statement — a collaborative effort that was funded in part by our 2010, 2013, and 2016 neighborhood home tours.
Thanks to all who were involved in this endeavor! A big shout-out to the people behind the years-long project to create the South Land Park Hills Eichler Homes Historic District! It took a village to create this and 5-10 years, depending on how you look at it. Had it not been for this core group of neighbors at the end, this might not have happened.
Many thanks to the SacMod.org board members since our organization began; the volunteers and architectural historians who tirelessly worked on the Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Historic Survey & Context; the hard work of three City of Sacramento Preservation Directors; the California Office of Historic Preservation and our friends at Eichler Network, Preservation Sacramento and South Land Park Neighborhood Association for their encouragement and support over the years. And last, but not least, the homeowners and attendees of our past home tours and events!
The making of the ‘South Land Park Hills Historic District’ was a two-pronged effort that involved winning over neighbors, and meetings with city officials to work out details. Above, members of the ‘Eichler Historic District Design Guidelines Advisory Committee’ survey all the Eichlers in the neighborhood to determine which will be ‘contributors’ to the nomination. Photo: Gretchen Steinberg
For an in-depth look at our Tour homes, you can read more about our Tour homes: – An atrium model is highlighted in this great article from Inside Sacramento; – A fantastic roundup of our tour from our friends at Eichler Network! – An excellent writeup of the tour from local mainstay Sactown Magazine; – And some nice background on Streng Bros. Homes in Valley Community Newspapers.
In addition to six wonderful homes, our Tour also features fun extras, such as live music, vintage wares, Motel California book signing, informative displays, and extra treats and trinkets along the way (magazines, stickers, toys, candy)!
