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Our Preservation Efforts

SADS is a member of the International Coalition of Art Deco Societies (ICADS). We participate in projects supporting the preservation of 1920s-1940s buildings in Sacramento and surrounding areas. SADS presents awards to deserving persons and agencies.

Preservation Nomination

SADS Preservation Awards

2009

John Wurster (owner), Ken Fahn and Mark Cordano (developers) - for preserving the historic Gladding McBean Art Deco clay tiles and terra cotta columns of the historic 1929 Firestone Building at 16th and L Streets, Sacramento, CA

2003

The City of Roseville for preservation of Art Deco on Vernon Street.

Location:  Roseville Theater (1926) 241 Vernon St. and Tower Theater (1941) 417 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA

2002

Nick Langdon for keeping alive and preserving silent and early movies. http://www.decofilms.com/nicklangdon/nick.htm

2001

City of Sacramento and the Winn Park-Capitol Ave. Neighborhood Association and Steve Cohn - City Council Member, for the restoration of the Central Alarm Station System Building, which was constructed in 1937 under the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and incorporates the Streamline details typical of this era.

Location: Winn Park located between 27th & 28th & P & Q Streets, Sacramento, CA

CADA (Capital Area Development Authority) for rehabilitating and relocating the Au-Corda apartment building to 17th and N Streets, Sacramento, CA

2000

California Restaurant Association and Robert Finley for the outstanding rehabilitation of the fabulous 1938 Art Deco/Moderne style American Trust Building.

Historic building location: 10th and J Streets, Sacramento, CA

William J. Robbins and Monica Robbins for the outstanding rehabilitation of the magnificent Art Deco Forum Building

Historic building location: 1107 9th St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Doris Easley for continuing professional efforts, unique talent, and dedication to the restoration and preservation of vintage fashion and textiles.

Doris Easley Textile Restoration, 7213 Secret Garden Loop, Roseville, CA

1999

Towe Auto Museum* and Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum for their dedication to automotive legacy and heritage.

Location:  2200 Front St, Sacramento, CA, www.toweautomuseum.org

Location:  1500 S. Wayne St, Auburn, IN, www.acdmuseum.org

*now California Auto Museum

Ron Manwill for his diligent efforts to save the Chico Senator Theatre from defacement.

Location:  517 Main St, Chico, CA 

Architect: Timothy L. Pflueger.    Opening date: April 21, 1927

 

The Ryde Hotel’s owners, Cathy Hartrich and Jan LeRoy, for restoring the beautiful 1920s Ryde Hotel with sensitivity and dramatic Art Deco flair.

Location:  14340 Highway 160, Walnut Grove, CA,  www.rydehotel.com

1998

Lana Paulhamas for her dedication and efforts in saving the historic West Sacramento Washington Fire Dept Firehouse from demolition and her continuing commitment to preservation.

Historic building location: 317 3rd St Broderick, West Sacramento, CA

1993

Lee House

Location:  2131 17th Street, Sacramento, CA

Builder: Lawrence & McCarthy

Manuel Arteche III for renovation of the Maulcahay Building.

Location:  Woodland, CA 

Matias Bombal for his preservation efforts at the Colonial Theatre.

Location:  3522 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 

Architect: Herbert E. Goodpastor.   Opening date: June 7, 1940

 

Annette Deglow for her preservation efforts to save the Deco district that includes the Gym and Auditorium at Sacramento City College.

Location:  3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 

Richard LeVoie for his involvement in the re-opening of the 1927 Sacramento Memorial Auditorium.

Location:  1515 J St., Sacramento, CA, 95814