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SIERRA 2 CENTER
2791 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 452-3005

Office Hours:
Monday– Thursday 9-5:30
Friday 9-5:00

Julie Gerth
Executive Director

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Historic and Preservation Information

If you have a question or comment about any of the following subjects please click as indicated to send an email to the appropriate Heritage Committee member:
History of Curtis Park Click Here
Historic Tile Click Here
Historic Windows Click Here


Latest News:

Neighbors can learn the basics of historic window renovation at two workshop, one on Saturday October 6th and another on Sunday October 7th. Please Click Here for more information and to register.

Pamphlet (pdf file)about preservation and care of historic windows prepared by Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association Heritage Committee, rev. September, 2007

Article on California art tile prevalent in Curtis Park (pdf)
(Long version)

Curtis Park Art Tile Photos (pdf)



Seeing the light (September 24, 2005, Sacramento Bee)

Neighbors learn the basics of historic window
renovation (October, 2006, Viewpoint article)



Helpful Websites for Home and Window Restoration

WINDOWS

"Historic Windows of Sacramento" - SCNA Heritage Committee brochure

"Restoring Your Old Windows" - upcoming workshop

"Working Windows: A Guide to the Repair and Restoration of Wood Windows" by Terry Meany, available at Amazon.com and other booksellers

"Sash Window Secrets" - Old House Journal

"Creating Windows of Energy Saving Opportunity" - Home Energy Magazine

The Old House Web: Historic Wood Windows

HISTORIC HOUSES:
"Respectful Rehab: Keeping your house historic" - The Viewpoint

CURTIS PARK STORIES:

"Seeing the light: When it Comes to Windows, Janice Calpo Praises Restoration Over Replacement" - Sacramento Bee

"Sleeping Beauty: Behind a veil of ivy, a charmer was waiting to be revived" - Sacramento Bee

"The Historian of Curtis Park: In a new book, he shows how the trolley and auto shaped the neighborhood" - Inside the City Publications

CURTIS PARK HISTORY:

"Finding Information on your house in Sacramento's Curtis Park Neighborhood" - Dan Murphy's Website

"A History of Curtis Park" - Dan Murphy's Website

"Curtis Park history book available for purchase" - The Viewpoint

"Bicycle history tour of Curtis Park" - The Viewpoint (ongoing - (916) 452-3005 or email for next scheduled date)