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Research, education, and advocacy regarding Sacramento's mid-20th century art, design, & architecture
The gist of the story about what happened to the original Tower Records Dancing Kids sign; much more nuance to this than the word count limitations for the article. A case study for why we need more robust protections before these amazing historic designs disappear. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
Historic Tower Records sign disappeared. Without city’s OK, it’s now in an office
The historic sign for Tower Records has resurfaced lit up in business offices along Broadway. Whether it stays this way is an open question.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The gist of the story about what happened to the original Tower Records Dancing Kids sign; much more nuance to this than the word count limitations for the article. A case study for why we need more robust protections before these amazing historic designs disappear. www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
A grid of 15 examples of mid-century modern art, architecture, and design in the city of Sacramento, CA. We made this after our first home tour and became a non-profit. Photo key and credits here: sacmod.org/about
February 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A grid of 15 examples of mid-century modern art, architecture, and design in the city of Sacramento, CA. We made this after our first home tour and became a non-profit. Photo key and credits here: sacmod.org/about
Welcome to the Eichlerhood in Sacramento! The neighborhood of 59 original homes from 1955 is located on three streets in South Land Park. It is now a historic district on the City of Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources.
The Eichlers of South Land Park - Sacramento
Not everyone thought Sacramento was ready for modern homes in 1955, the year Joe Eichler expanded his operation outside of the Bay Area for the first time. His son, Ned, the company sales manager, adv
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February 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Welcome to the Eichlerhood in Sacramento! The neighborhood of 59 original homes from 1955 is located on three streets in South Land Park. It is now a historic district on the City of Sacramento Register of Historic and Cultural Resources.
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Retro architecture in Sacramento, CA www.sactownmag.com/modern-class... #architecture #midcentury #midcenturymodern
Modern Classics - Sactown Magazine
With a new landmark study, Sacramento is at last officially recognizing the mid-century modern structures that define a critical period in our city’s architectural history. Here are five retro-cool ge...
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January 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Retro architecture in Sacramento, CA www.sactownmag.com/modern-class... #architecture #midcentury #midcenturymodern