tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80622809130174933222024-02-18T20:08:43.025-08:00Eichler Homes in SacramentoOur journey of preserving a 1955 Eichler Home in South Land Park Hills + telling the current state & past history of mid-century modern in the Sacramento, California region. ----- Contact: atomicpear [at] comcast [dot] netGretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-26244719594523215012015-02-01T18:21:00.000-08:002015-02-01T19:26:43.830-08:00The Journey from Restoring One Eichler Home to Preserving Modernism in Sacramento<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I started this blog in 2008, it was a journey about restoring one Eichler home in Sacramento. I did my research and soon discovered there are so many great mid-century and modern resources to celebrate in our region.<br />
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My outlook widened and I co-founded <a href="http://sacmod.org/" target="_blank">Sacramento Modern</a> (aka SacMod) with like-minded neighbors. We started the <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour</a> and branched into other events.<br />
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SacMod — a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to promoting, preserving and protecting modern art, architecture and design — is now involved in full-blown preservation efforts in Sacramento. Additionally, I am now honored to be a member of the <a href="http://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=23486" target="_blank">California State Historical Resources Commission's Modernism Committee</a>.<br />
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It all started with this blog — but it has grown into something much bigger. The magnitude of what it takes to fight for a resource, whether it be art, design or architecture, was not originally apparent to me. But I know what's worth fighting for and am willing to receive both praise and a black eye for it!<br />
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If you came here for information about Eichler homes in Sacramento, poke around! I pass along this torch to our lovely Sacto Eichlerhood neighbors at <a href="http://fogmodern.com/" target="_blank">fogmodern</a>. They are also documenting their journey restoring their beautiful home.<br />
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If you are interested in more information about Streng Bros. Homes, check out my posts of yore. But for information about homes and buildings designed by architect Carter Sparks, I highly recommend the wonderfully curated <a href="http://cartersparks.org/" target="_blank">Carter Sparks Archive</a>, by SacMod board member Justin Wood.<br />
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If you are interested in mid-century modern (MCM) in the Sacramento region, check out <a href="http://sacmod.org/">SacMod.org</a> for our events and for intel on our next tour. Everyday fun stuff gets posted on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SacMod" target="_blank">SacMod's Facebook page</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SacMod" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, including exemplary or otherwise interesting places for sale.<br />
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See you 'round our awesome, <a href="http://priceonomics.com/the-most-and-least-segregated-cities-in-america/" target="_blank">diverse</a> city. Preservation and progress can happen at the same time! Come visit us over at SacMod - we will try to answer any questions about MCM in Sacramento you have.Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-7546856788494226352013-05-09T23:19:00.000-07:002013-05-10T13:52:37.209-07:00There's so much to see and do at the 2013 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Only five days left to buy your <a href="http://sacmod.brownpapertickets.com/" target="_blank">tickets online</a> - sales end 5.15.13 at 9AM! Tour day is Saturday, May 18, 2013. Carefully read the comprehensive details below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The </span><a href="http://www.sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">2013 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> is more than just homes — there will be open buildings, exhibits, displays, a vintage transportation show, highlighted points-of-interest, informational booths, a film screening, giveaways, the work of artists and designers, a book signing, treats, swag, and an Instagram contest. You may also see the tour via an optional bike ride — the </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/designride" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Design Ride</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, led by </span><a href="http://sacbike.org/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and meeting up at </span><a href="http://www.hotitalian.net/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Hot Italian</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> on tour day at 10:30AM.</span></span></div>
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Here are some of the other fun things you can expect to find on our tour on May 18, 2013:</div>
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The tour begins at <a href="http://www.sacramento.aero/sac/about/" target="_blank">Sacramento Executive Airport</a>, a wonderful mid-century modern building. Right away you will be greeted by the delightful <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheAtomicAngels" target="_blank">Atomic Angels</a> in the parking lot — where you can check out our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicpear/8720758285/in/set-72157633173907222/" target="_blank">vintage transportation show</a>. We'll have vintage vehicles on display from the <a href="http://www.calautomuseum.org/" target="_blank">California Automobile Museum</a> and individual collectors. The vintage transportation show will continue throughout the tour — be sure to check out the vehicles specially selected for display in front of each home!</div>
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After registering for the tour and receiving your guidebooks inside the Airport, check out the displays and exhibits. Our Diamond Sponsor, <a href="http://www.lumens.com/sacramentoshowroom.aspx" target="_blank">Lumens</a>, will have a wonderful display featuring modern design products. Other exhibitors and informational booths include:</div>
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- <a href="http://www.cityofsacramento.org/ccl/history/">Center for Sacramento History</a></div>
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- <a href="http://towerrecordsproject.org/">Tower Records Project</a></div>
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- <a href="http://www.aiacv.org/">American Institute of Architects Central Valley</a></div>
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- <span style="color: #1738f5; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://vintagesacramento.com/">Vintage Sacramento</a></span></div>
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- <a href="http://sacoldcity.org/">Sacramento Old City Association</a></div>
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- <a href="http://sacramentoheritage.org/">Sacramento Heritage, Inc.</a></div>
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- <a href="http://sacartdeco.org/">Sacramento Art Deco Society</a></div>
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- Friends of the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium</div>
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- <a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/">The California Museum</a> - with a $2 special discount to attend <a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/ray-eames-0">Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design</a> good through 5.26.13 with proof of your <a href="http://sacmod.brownpapertickets.com/">tour ticket purchase through Brown Paper Tickets</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Also at the airport will be a display wall by your hosts, SacMod, featuring vintage images and ephemera regarding the <a href="http://www.sacramento.aero/sac/about/">Airport</a>, <a href="http://www.saczoo.org/">Sacramento Zoo</a>, <a href="http://www.fairytaletown.org/">Fairytale Town</a>, and the South Land Park neighborhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We will be giving away copies of <a href="http://www.atomic-ranch.com/" target="_blank">Atomic Ranch</a> magazine while they last, and you can win one of ten </span>annual Atomic Ranch subscriptions in our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=526131314111093&set=a.218903538167207.54406.218851341505760&type=1&theater" target="_blank">Instagram photo contest</a>! Instagram it and win it! SacMod and Atomic Ranch Magazine are giving away ten Atomic Ranch annual subscriptions to ten lucky winners with the best Instagram images from the 2013 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour. Just:</div>
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2) upload your public photo on Instagram and use our hash tag (#SacMCMHomeTour);</div>
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3) See if your creative eye catches ours...... It's that easy!</div>
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We'll also have goodies, treats, swag and surprises along the tour. Some of these are a secret - you'll just have to join in on the fun to see! We can spill the beans that our friends at <a href="http://www.chocolatefishcoffee.com/" target="_blank">Chocolate Fish Coffee</a> will be providing complimentary samples of their delicious espresso at one of the homes. Heather David will be signing copies of her book, <i><a href="http://www.calmodbooks.com/" target="_blank">Mid-Century by the Bay</a></i>. There will also be a special retrospective of the Nut Tree in Vacaville as it was in the mid-20th century, with vintage ephemera and images on display at one of the homes.</div>
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To top things off we'll be highlighting local artists and designers, including:</div>
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Modern design products by <a href="http://www.cpoppworkshop.com/" target="_blank">CPopp Workshop</a></div>
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Modern design products by <a href="http://matthewlechowick.com/" target="_blank">Matthew Lechowick</a></div>
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Music by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ClemonCharlesMusic" target="_blank">Clemon Charles</a></div>
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Modern quilting by <a href="http://www.twoaccordions.com/" target="_blank">Two Accordions</a></div>
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<a href="http://modernbirdhouses.com/" target="_blank">Modern Birdhouses</a> by Nathan Wieler</div>
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Finally, be on the lookout for <a href="http://www.rikkeller.com/" target="_blank">Rik Keller</a>, SacMod's official roving photographer, who will be on hand throughout the day and ready to take some snaps of you in your best vintage wear while enjoying the tour! After the tour you'll be able to purchase photos of the day from Rik's <a href="http://www.rikkeller.com/" target="_blank">site</a>. Rik took wonderful photos of SacMod's last event — <a href="http://www.rikkeller.com/Events/SacMod-Roush-Residence-6-2012/23314570_vjSFSV#!i=1886669387&k=qRSw64G" target="_blank">A Celebration of the Roush Residence</a>.</div>
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Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-63935736381250915162013-04-18T11:30:00.000-07:002013-04-18T11:30:18.711-07:00Sneak Peek #2: Blomberg Home on the 2013 Sacramento MCM Home Tour<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here's our second sneak peek of a home that is going to be on the <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2013 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour</a> on May 18, 2013. This 1950 Blomberg Home will be open during the tour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">B & D saw this diamond in the rough just last Summer and have made it shine </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">with refinished concrete floors, an entirely revamped kitchen, new windows, and an additional bathroom</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finishing touches include m</span><span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">odern classics and local artwork. This is a great renovation that you won't want to miss. So get your tickets now before it's too late! </span><span style="text-align: left;">You decide the rate ($20 SacMod members or $30 general admission for advanced sales). You can join and get the discounted member rate at any time. Purchase memberships via the "Add to Cart" link in the upper left hand corner of </span><a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">our blog</a><span style="text-align: left;">. </span><a href="http://sacmod.brownpapertickets.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Tickets available via Brown Paper Tickets online</a><span style="text-align: left;">.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Did you know that the 2013 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour also highlights significant mid-century spots around Land Park and South Land Park?</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our tour is about much more than just homes. We will be identifying 26 "points-of-interest" around the neighborhood; four of these will be open to the public. It's another way to spread the love and share the message about the importance of preserving the great vintage goodness we have here.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Come learn all about the history o</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">f the beloved original Tower Records neon sign -- and what it shares in common with another popular sign in town.</span></span><br />
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Here's the first sneak peek of a home that is going to be on the <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/2013/03/whats-on-2013-sacramento-mid-century.html" target="_blank">2013 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour on May 18, 2013.</a> This 1955 Jones + Emmons - designed Eichler Home will be open during the tour.<br />
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K & G's wonderful Eichler Home was originally built for Arnold and Lenore Spitz. If that name sounds familiar, you are correct: this was the childhood home of Olympic swimmer <a href="http://www.markspitzusa.com/" target="_blank">Mark Spitz</a>.</div>
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You're going to love this distinctive home designed with a cool palette and mix of vintage and contemporary modern. K & G's renovation is a story of persistence and hard work! Their home will be featured in the May edition of <a href="http://www.insidepublications.com/" target="_blank">Inside Publications</a> so be sure and check it out.</div>
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Don't miss the 2013 tour -- get your tickets while you can! You decide the rate ($20 SacMod members or $30 general admission for advanced sales). You can join and get the discounted member rate at any time. Purchase memberships via the "Add to Cart" link in the upper left hand corner of <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SacMod's blog</a>. <a href="http://sacmod.brownpapertickets.com/" target="_blank">Tickets available via Brown Paper Tickets online</a>.</div>
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The 2013 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour on Saturday, May 18, 2013 will feature seven homes plus 26 points of interest -- including the interiors of some special, not-often seen, mid-century modern buildings.<br />
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- a 1963 custom home based on hexagons (seen here in the photo) designed by William Koblik;<br />
- a 1955 Eichler Home designed by Jones and Emmons that was the childhood residence of Olympic champion Mark Spitz;<br />
- a 1970 Carter Sparks-designed / Streng-built home;<br />
- a 1954 cinderblock duplex that epitomizes indoor-outdoor living;<br />
- SacMod HQ - a 1961 Rickey and Brooks custom home;<br />
- a 1950 Blomberg home with Basalite cinderblocks - recently and beautifully renovated with a keen eye on a tight budget;<br />
- a 1955 Eichler Home designed by Jones and Emmons with a 1962 addition and innovative light fixture designed by architect Grant Caywood.<br />
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The tour also includes our highly requested Vintage Transportation Show at the starting point of the tour (Sacramento Executive Airport) as well as special vehicles in front of each home. Attendees will enjoy goodies, swag and surprises. Local designers, artists, businesses and other folks will be participating at various stops. The tour continues to develop with added value and content daily. Guaranteed to be fabulous and not to be missed!<br />
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Look for cameos regarding the featured homes in upcoming FB posts, our blog, and local magazines and newspapers.<br />
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Thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets thus far! They are going fast!<br />
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Get your tickets while you can! You decide the rate ($20 SacMod members or $30 general admission for advanced sales). You can join and get the discounted member rate at any time. Purchase memberships via the "Add to Cart" link in the upper left hand corner of <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">our blog</a>. <a href="http://sacmod.brownpapertickets.com/" target="_blank">Tickets available via Brown Paper Tickets online</a>.Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-35001989223738307702013-03-26T09:08:00.000-07:002013-03-26T09:11:38.214-07:00Eichlerific has moved back home to Blogspot!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pdJVX2SINaA" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Just a little note to let you know that THE REAL Eichlerific has moved back home to Eichlerific.blogspot.com.<br />
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Please update your links and see you 'round!Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-43780013950227298492013-02-27T23:22:00.004-08:002013-02-27T23:22:51.456-08:00How to buy tickets to the 2013 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The buzz about </span>SacMod’s upcoming Mid-Century Modern Home Tour on May 18<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> is growing and tickets are going on sale March 1st!</span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">This year’s tour is going to be exceptional, featuring entry in new homes and commercial buildings in Land Park and South Land Park not seen in the highly successful 2010 tour. SacMod is bringing back the popular vintage transportation show, plus many additional features in the works such as historic informational displays and exhibits, goodies for attendees, and much more.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Additional information and updates about the tour can be found on <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SacMod's blog</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SacMod" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. Keep checking in to stay in the loop about new developments!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">SacMod's 2010 tour was a great success, with over 1200 attendees. The event was sold out, and unfortunately many people had to be turned away at the door.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Tickets will likely be selling out quickly for the 2013 tour as well, but have no fear - SacMod members will be granted early access to ticketing as well as a discounted rate on tour tickets!</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>SacMod member ticket sales begin on March 1, 2013 at 9:00am </b>via Brown Paper Tickets (BPT). Use the BPT link here on <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SacMod's blog</a> in the upper left hand margin to begin the ticketing process.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Members will be e-mailed a link to Brown Paper Tickets (our ticketing agent for the event), and will also receive a secret members-only password which they can input on the ticketing website to receive the discounted rate of $20.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">It's easy to join! Click</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> the link in the upper left corner of <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SacMod's blog</a> to purchase a 2013 SacMod Annual Associate Membership via Paypal. If you sign up for a membership after ticket sales open on March 1, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the Brown Paper Tickets link and members-only password within 12 hours. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Member ticket purchases should be only for themselves and those who are accompanying them during the tour. No re-sales are allowed. Ticket sales will be cross-checked with the membership database to ensure the member password has been properly utilized. Any unauthorized tickets purchased with the members-only password will be cancelled. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>Ticket sales will be open to the general public on March 15, 2013 at 9:00am</b> </span>via Brown Paper Tickets (BPT). Use the BPT link here on <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SacMod's blog</a> in the upper left hand margin to begin the ticketing process.</div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">If you miss the members-only pre-sale, it is still in your interest to sign up/renew as a 2013 SacMod member to receive the discounted ticket rate. Tickets will be $30 for the general public, and will remain $20 for SacMod members. </span></div>
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Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-17076364436519419022013-01-25T10:08:00.001-08:002013-01-27T22:37:59.604-08:00Hooray for Ray!<div>
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Congratulations to the Eameses: <a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/press-release/office-governor-california-museum-announce-inductees-7th-annual-california-hall-fame" target="_blank">Charles and Ray received the honor of being inducted into the California Hall of Fame</a> this week!</div>
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This is a benefit event celebrating Sacramento design legends <a href="http://www.eichlerific.com/2009/09/sacramento-home-girl-ray-eames.html" target="_blank">Ray Eames</a> and late SacMod member <a href="http://www.mtaoffice.com/pages/miles-treaster-in-memoriam" target="_blank">Miles Treaster</a>, <a href="http://tinyurl.com/sacdesign">“A Toast To Sacramento Design”</a> includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a preview of the Museum’s upcoming exhibit <a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/ray-eames-0" target="_blank">“Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design”</a> with Lucia Eames and Llisa Demetrios of <a href="http://eamesoffice.com/" target="_blank">Eames Office</a>, silent auction including the new AMMO book <a href="http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/qeames-beautiful-detailsq-book-release" target="_blank">“EAMES: Beautiful Details”</a>, and more. Proceeds benefit the upcoming exhibit at the Museum.</div>
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More <a href="http://tinyurl.com/sacdesign" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<i style="font-size: x-large;">Opening Day</i>: "<a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/ray-eames-0" target="_blank">Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design</a>" at the California Museum" -- Opening day is <b>Saturday, February 23, 2013</b>! <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SacMod">SacMod</a> is a proud supporter of this exhibit that features Sacramento-native modernist Ray Eames! SacMod helped raise funds via our <a href="http://www.rikkeller.com/Events/SacMod-Roush-Residence-6-2012/23314570_vjSFSV#!i=1886669387&k=qRSw64G"></a><a href="http://www.rikkeller.com/Events/SacMod-Roush-Residence-6-2012/23314570_vjSFSV#!i=1886669387&k=qRSw64G">exclusive tour of the Roush Residence last </a>June and also contributed background research and artifacts to the exhibit.<br /><br />The exhibit will show a unique collection of artifacts featuring rarely seen works from the Eames Office archives and reveals a new perspective on Ray's 60-year career in the arts, along with her influence on American culture and significance in history as one of the 20th century's most influential artists.<br /><br />More <a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/ray-eames-century-modern-design">here</a>.</span><br />
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On a side note: sorry I haven't been more active here -- my work with SacMod has been a full time volunteer position. You haven't seen me in a while on this blog because I've been busy doing research and activism for <a href="http://facebook.com/sacmod" target="_blank">SacMod</a>, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to promoting, preserving and protecting modern art, architecture and design in the Sacramento region. Check out SacMod's <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> regarding upcoming events, including the <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">2013 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour</a> on May 18, 2013.<br />
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Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-32644182816495291372012-10-10T11:40:00.003-07:002012-10-21T11:12:07.459-07:00Film Night 10.25.12: Coast Modern<br />
Join us for a special screening of <a href="http://coastmodernfilm.com/" target="_blank">Coast Modern</a> on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm! Presented in collaboration with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SacMod" target="_blank">SacMod</a>, <a href="http://www.aiacv.org/" target="_blank">American Institute of Architecture Central Valley</a> and the <a href="http://www.crockerartmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Crocker Art Museum</a> as part of the <a href="http://www.aiacv.org/festival2012/" target="_blank">AIA Central Valley Sacramento Architecture Festival</a>.<br />
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Coast Modern is an independent documentary by directors Mike Bernard and Gavin Froome. Traveling along the Pacific North West coastline from LA to Vancouver, the film showcases the pioneers of West Coast Modernist Architecture, and the homes that have become their legacies. This relaxed journey takes us across three generations of Modernist architecture, all finding beauty in their own times, and all taking us back to the basics of true living – a sense of place, light, and a deep connection to the earth.<br />
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We are delighted to have two special guest speakers at our screening who were featured in the film: renowned architects <a href="http://www.ced.berkeley.edu/cedarchives/profiles/bull.html" target="_blank">Henrik Bull, FAIA</a> and <a href="http://www.pierluigiserraino.com/" target="_blank">Pierluigi Serraino, AIA</a>. Please stay for the engaging panel discussion after the screening. Those seeking AIA Continuing Education Credits should look for the sign up sheet at the event.<br />
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SacMod has researched and will be displaying panels highlighting selected mid-20th century work by Henrik Bull in our region. Pierluigi Serraino wrote about Mr. Bull's work in "<a href="http://www.chroniclebooks.com/titles/art-design/architecture/norcalmod.html" target="_blank">NorCalMod: Icons of Northern California Modernism</a>." Serraino also recently wrote about another architect featured in Coast Modern: "<a href="http://www.stoutpublishers.com/" target="_blank">Donald Olsen: Architect of Habitable Abstractions</a>."<br />
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Wanted to tell you about our friends at the <a href="http://www.ccasac.org/">Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento</a> (CCAS) who are hosting <a href="http://www.ccasac.org/webimages/art_a_go_go/ArtAGoGo-Invitation_revA.jpg">Art-a-Go-Go: Art, Eats and Fun by the Pool</a> on July 21, 2012 from 5:30 to 8:30pm. "Come dressed in your coolest 60's attire and enjoy cocktails, food, and music -- Mid-Century Modern style! You'll have an opportunity to buy art from among 20 invited regional artists, including Gregory Kondos." Tickets available via <a href="https://www.wepay.com/events/art-a-go-go" target="_blank">WePay</a>.</div>
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This phenomenal MCM Land Park home was featured in SacMod's <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/2010/06/2010-sacramento-mid-century-modern-home.html">2010 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour</a>. For those of you who missed seeing our 2010 tour, you're in for a real treat. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicpear/4690958998/">The home</a> was completed in 1963 for Robert and Jeanette Powell and includes its original pool, dramatic floating staircase, broken slate floors and concrete masonry. An open floor plan plus floor-to-ceiling windows provide a perfect setting to showcase modern furniture and art!</div>
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- <a href="http://www.atomic-ranch.com/" target="_blank">Atomic Ranch</a> Summer 2012 issue</div>
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- On October 25, 2012 we will be joining <a href="http://www.aiacv.org/" target="_blank">AIA Central Valley</a> and the <a href="http://crockerartmuseum.org/" target="_blank">Crocker Art Museum</a> for a first run screening of the new documentary <a href="http://coastmodernfilm.com/">Coast Modern</a>.</div>
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Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-61080684025435887052012-05-31T13:05:00.000-07:002012-05-31T13:05:08.733-07:00Last call for tickets! Don't miss the Roush Residence!Last call for <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/244435" target="_blank">tickets</a> to join us from 1pm to 6pm on June 2, 2012 for a not-to-be-missed chance to see one of Sacramento’s hidden mid-century modern architectural gems in Arden Oaks! <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/244435" target="_blank">TICKET SALES END AT 6PM TODAY!</a><br />
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The Roush Residence (1954) was designed by Terry Waters, a brilliant and talented architect who studied and worked with three legendary 20th century modernists: <a href="http://www.franklloydwright.org/web/Home.html" target="_blank">Frank Lloyd Wright</a> at <a href="http://www.taliesinpreservation.org/" target="_blank">Taliesin</a>, <a href="http://www.johnlautner.org/wp/" target="_blank">John Lautner</a> in Los Angeles, and <a href="http://la.curbed.com/tags/walter-s-white" target="_blank">Walter S. White</a> in Palm Desert. This unusual steel frame home with open web beams must be experienced in person to be fully appreciated. There is no other house like it! Terry Waters' work was recognized internationally by acclaimed magazines such as Arts + Architecture and Domus.
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Your ticket includes delicious appetizers by <a href="http://aharona.com/" target="_blank">Aharona Catering</a>, treats from award-winning <a href="http://freeportbakery.com/" target="_blank">Freeport Bakery</a>, and a generous pour from urban winery <a href="http://www.railbridgecellars.net/" target="_blank">Rail Bridge Cellars</a> and indie coffeehouse <a href="http://www.chocolatefishcoffee.com/" target="_blank">Chocolate Fish Coffee</a>. Enjoy <a href="http://www.twoaccordions.com/" target="_blank">Two Accordions</a>’ unique modern quilts, DJ Christophe’s spins of vintage-era tunes, and a rare 1956 Nash Ambassador freshly renovated by Peter Steinert.<br />
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We're donating a generous 50 percent of the proceeds toward the upcoming exhibit <a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/exhibits/ray-eames-century-modern-design" target="_blank">"Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design," at The California Museum</a> tentatively scheduled to open later this year.<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><a a="" eames<="" href="http://www.eichlerific.com/2009/09/sacramento-home-girl-ray-eames.html" ray="">Ray Eames was born and raised in Sacramento; </a><a href="http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/eames/" target="_blank">she and her husband, Charles, were among the most important 20th century modernists</a>.
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The Roush family founded a nationally distributed bread mix company and was famous for their <a href="http://neatocoolville.blogspot.com/2011/05/hillbilly-bread-fer-super-sandwiches.html" target="_blank">Hillbilly Bread</a> (“It’s Colossal!”) which is still made to this day.</div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">We're donating a generous 50 percent of the proceeds toward the upcoming </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">exhibit <a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/exhibits/ray-eames-century-modern-design" target="_blank">"Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design," at The California Museum</a> tentatively scheduled to open later this year.</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.eichlerific.com/2009/09/sacramento-home-girl-ray-eames.html" target="_blank">Ray Eames</a> was born and raised in Sacramento; <a href="http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/eames/" target="_blank">she and her husband, Charles, were among the most important 20th century modernists</a>.</span></div>
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Here's a nice undated vintage photo from the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Collection at the <a href="http://www.cityofsacramento.org/ccl/history/" target="_blank">Center for Sacramento History</a>. My best guess is that the photo was taken in 1955 or 1956. It features two homes on South Land Park Drive that still exist today -- one of which was an original Eichler Homes Sales Office in Sacramento.<br />
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The homes pictured above as they currently appear on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicpear/3697243034/in/set-72157621097989154/" target="_blank">left</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicpear/3697238512/in/set-72157621097989154/" target="_blank">right</a> can be seen in my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicpear/sets/72157621097989154/with/6984581634/" target="_blank">Flickr set of Sacramento Eichler Homes</a>, also featured in a <a href="http://www.eichlerific.com/2009/07/roll-call.html" target="_blank">previous blog post</a>.<br />
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The demonstration home shown in the above black and white photo was <a href="http://www.eichlerific.com/2009/07/for-sale-4-bedroom-eichler-on-slp-dr.html" target="_blank">for sale in 2009</a>.<br />
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Please join Sacramento Modern (SacMod) for a celebration of the Roush Residence in the Arden Oaks neighborhood of Sacramento on June 2, 2012. Reserved arrival times will be between 1pm and 5pm. Tickets will be available via <a href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/244435" target="_blank">Brown Paper Tickets</a>.</div>
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- Tickets will be sold beginning April 23, 2012 for SacMod Associate Members at $30 each (members must use the correct password). To become a SacMod member, please use the "2012 SacMod Annual Associate Membership" link in the upper left hand margin of this blog.</div>
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- General sales will begin May 7, 2012 at $45 each.</div>
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Appetizers and beverages will be served and a commemorative booklet will be given to attendees. Vintage photographs and information about the home will be displayed. Local architects and design professionals will be present to discuss questions about the home. For vintage car enthusiasts, a recently restored 1956 Nash Ambassador Custom with tritone paint will be parked in the carport.</div>
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The Roush Residence was designed by Terry Waters, a <a href="http://www.taliesin.edu/" target="_blank">Taliesin Fellow</a> and friend/colleague of renowned modernist <a href="http://www.johnlautner.org/" target="_blank">John Lautner</a>. Waters was also an apprentice of desert modernist Walter S. White. Waters' work was published in acclaimed design magazines such as <a href="http://www.artsandarchitecture.com/" target="_blank">Arts + Architecture</a> and <a href="http://www.domusweb.it/" target="_blank">Domus</a>. True modernists will be delighted in seeing this ultra-modern and unusual circa 1954 home.</div>
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Fifty percent of the proceeds from this event will benefit the development of the upcoming exhibit "Ray Eames: A Century of Modern Design," at <a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/" target="_blank">The California Museum</a> tentatively scheduled to open later this year. <a href="http://www.eichlerific.com/2009/09/sacramento-home-girl-ray-eames.html" target="_blank">Ray Eames</a> was born and raised in Sacramento; <a href="http://www.eamesoffice.com/charles-and-ray" target="_blank">she and her husband, Charles, were among the most important 20th century modernists</a>.</div>
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SacMod would like to thank these wonderful people and businesses for their volunteerism and in-kind donations at our event:</div>
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To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, please arrive for your reserved shift on time, park in the designated areas (a specific map with detailed information will be emailed before the event) and wear flat-heeled shoes. For the homeowner's privacy, the event address will be provided after ticket purchase.</div>
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SacMod is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and protecting modern art, architecture and design in the Sacramento region.</div>
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The Days' fresh design approaches, including their contributions to the Royal Festival Hall in 1951, helped fuel the artistic and commercial awakening that led Britain out of the devastation of World War II. The film traces the Days' personal and professional progression over the course of their careers, spanning more than seventy years - from their days at the Royal College of the Arts in the 1930s, through their long heyday at the forefront of British design, to their recent rediscovery by new generations of design aficionados.<br />
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</div>Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-50048332750500520792012-03-08T12:10:00.000-08:002012-04-04T22:34:13.638-07:00Dig this painting, Daddy-O!A short post today because I've been recuperating from pneumonia and generally run down. Too many plates spinning on sticks!<br />
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Wanted to share a glimpse of our "new"(vintage) painting that we picked up at <a href="http://www.pastperfectsf.com/" target="_blank">Past Perfect</a> recently. Ironic that we bought this from our friend from <a href="http://scoutliving.com/" target="_blank">Scout Living</a> during his one day per month gig at Past Perfect. We'd been traveling but alas, fate/synchronicity/dumb luck united us with an awesome find.<br />
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We've waited twelve long years to find just the Right Thing for our front room, which is also our music room.<br />
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The name of this piece is "Still Life" by Ben Aiken (1958). According to a book, <span id="ctrlArtistBio_lblBio"><i><a href="http://www.artbusiness.com/hughes203.html" target="_blank">"Artists in California, 1786-1940"</a> </i>by <a href="http://www.edanhughes.com/" target="_blank">Edan Hughes</a> and quoted via <a href="http://www.askart.com/askart/a/ben_aiken/ben_aiken.aspx" target="_blank">AskArt,</a> "Aiken </span><span id="ctrlArtistBio_lblBio">began painting in 1929 after studying at the <a href="http://www.artic.edu/aic/" target="_blank">AIC</a>, the <a href="http://www.millikin.edu/academics/cfa/art/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Millikin School of Art</a> (Illinois), and <a href="http://www.artcenter.edu/accd/index.jsp" target="_blank">Art Center School</a> in Los Angeles. During the 1930s and 1940s he worked in Sacramento as a commercial artist at Weinstock-Lubin Company. A surrealist, in his leisure he painted non-representational figures, faces, and forms."</span></div>
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More of Mr. Aiken's wonderful work can be seen on his <a href="http://midiguru.wordpress.com/ben-aikin-paintings/" target="_blank">son's blog</a>.</div>
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Stay cool, hepcats! More in-depth coverage of all things modern in Sacto soon!</div>Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-46986632292669751792012-03-03T14:55:00.002-08:002012-03-04T12:34:09.145-08:00Film screening to benefit upcoming local exhibit featuring Ray Eames' life!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicpear/6803687884/in/photostream" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnmivLV0HzQkBbZiwdskKTO0Wfoqbu-kzPmoC2Z1t30kYkbcGcWDC2l_2V6p4VltOaYZ4pEEY_NJThSlg1R2BODtOnFB-RW3o0vhXMJNk3348HDLgX6K-TMzHHVYFltHO9xmncOoYvDJX/s640/eames_toy.jpg" width="445" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SacMod</a> is proud of the efforts made by several modern enthusiasts in town who have put together a special screening of <a href="http://firstrunfeatures.com/eames/" target="_blank">"Eames: The Architect and the Painter"</a> at the <a href="http://www.thecrest.com/calendar/expand.cfm?EventID=3853" target="_blank">Crest Theatre</a> in Sacramento on March 6, 2012. Of note, proceeds from this screening will support an upcoming all-new exhibit at <a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/" target="_blank">The California Museum</a> featuring Sacramento's most important native modernist <a href="http://www.eichlerific.com/2009/09/sacramento-home-girl-ray-eames.html" target="_blank">Ray Eames</a>!<br />
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Director <a href="http://firstrunfeatures.com/eames_bio.html" target="_blank">Jason Cohn</a> and Llisa Demetrios of <a href="http://www.eamesoffice.com/" target="_blank">Eames Office</a> will be present at the screening for a special Q&A afterward moderated by Chris Watson, Director of the <a href="http://www.cac.ca.gov/index.php" target="_blank">California Arts Council</a>. For more details, see <a href="http://www.californiamuseum.org/event/eames-screening" target="_blank">The California Museum's website page devoted to this event</a>.<br />
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</div>Generous sponsors for this event include <a href="http://www.sactownmag.com/home.php" target="_blank">Sactown Magazine</a>, <a href="http://www.lumens.com/" target="_blank">Lumens Light + Living</a>, <a href="http://www.hotitalian.net/" target="_blank">HOT ITALIAN</a>, and <a href="http://www.thebridgedistrict.com/" target="_blank">The Bridge District</a>. Lumens and the Bridge District will also be teaming up to present an Eames Molded Plastic Rocker door prize.<br />
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The Crest Theatre was chosen for this special screening because Ray Eames' father, Alexander Kaiser, managed a vaudeville theater called the Empress Theatre where The Crest now stands. Per a press release: "Ray would have turned 100 this year, so I'm really excited to see a spotlight on her -- especially in her hometown," said Director Jason Cohn. "We were really eager to have a screening somewhere in Sacramento, but to show the film in at the theater her father managed - The Crest - and to use the proceeds from the event to bring a new Eames exhibit to The California Museum makes it a really special evening."<br />
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The screening is the first step in launching a campaign to bring an all-new exhibit celebrating Ray Eames' 100 birthday on December 15th, 2012. In partnership with the Eames Office, The California Museum will be seeking new information about Ray Eames' Sacramento roots, her life before Charles, and to highlight her achievements "as an innovative female artist and her role as an equal part of Eames history."<br />
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SacMod is appreciative of the efforts of the sponsors, The California Museum, and the Eames Office for facilitating an exhibit that highlights the talents of Ray Eames. We look forward to rolling up our sleeves and volunteering our time with the exhibit. It's Ray's turn to shine -- don't you think?Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-38826461425467206772012-02-08T21:39:00.000-08:002012-02-08T22:04:36.563-08:00PLEASE VOTE for the Sacramento Zoo Entrance in Dwell Magazine's "Rethinking Preservation" contest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://new.dwell.com/contests/rethinking-preservation/submissions/entrance-to-the-sacramento-zoo" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWd5DJTSpR_jH-9k-gLQr1u5mqaEM1O9eyvII4sGcyKnWoAgwsst3PKsI3HHlLwM2fAASKundSek03bSWYpE9UGk7JCxHF65F2fki_6rKv_49aF1olRgHnXQ-_quor33hHXyFuGOKAO5h/s400/6834353057_e4cd1c5766_z.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Over 100 worthy entries are posted for popular vote from February 6 through February 20, 2012. A panel of judges will select the winner from the top ten entries that receive the most popular votes.<br />
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You may recall I've talked about the <a href="http://www.eichlerific.com/2010/02/hyper-about-hypars.html" target="_blank">hyperbolic paraboloid structures at the Sacramento Zoo entrance</a> before. Last December I also posted about <a href="http://www.eichlerific.com/2011/12/happy-hyperbolic-holidays.html" target="_blank">SacMod's support</a> of a survey and report by architectural consultants that the Zoo entrance structures "meet the National Register, California Register, and Sacramento Register evaluation criteria...."<br />
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</div>The Entrance to the Sacramento Zoo is the only contest entry from Sacramento - please spread the word. Let's work together to ensure more generations can enjoy this historic mid-20th century landmark. Let's help the Zoo embrace the future without losing its past. <br />
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Please vote as often and as much as you would like through the voting period. If you're on Facebook, please "Like" the page as well. Thank you for your support!<br />
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Over the years I have gathered vintage ads and information about Blomberg Builders - a mid 20th century Sacramento builder and building materials supplier. Gustaf C. Blomberg was a builder and developer in Sacramento -- after pioneering the development of concrete masonry construction. He worked for the Basalt Rock Co. in Napa in the mid-1930s and helped develop <a href="http://basalite.com/index.html" target="_blank">Basalite</a>, a lightweight concrete block. These blocks (still available today) were used a great deal in construction during the 1950s through the 1970s. Marketed advantages of using Basalite blocks included durability, sound control, low cost, low maintenance, relative light weight, ease of installation, and uniform size and density.<br />
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Some of my research for SacMod was shared with CA Modern Magazine for the above article. If you want to see more Blomberg Homes ephemera and photos from SacMod's research library, see my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicpear/sets/72157625494378262/" target="_blank">Flickr set</a>. A photo slide show of this set is shown above.<br />
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The Blomberg family still owns and operates <a href="http://blombergwindowsystems.com/" target="_blank">Blomberg Window Systems</a>. Jerry Blomberg ventured on his own and developed another company: <a href="http://www.sunoptics.com/" target="_blank">Sunoptics</a>.<br />
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Cheers to the Blomberg family -- their industrious and innovative spirit has helped shape our neighborhood and city!Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-4587972512537578732012-01-16T16:04:00.000-08:002015-10-26T22:37:46.098-07:00Jeré Strizek's Town and Country Village in Sacramento<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm writing this post in light of recent discussions about the current fate of <a href="http://www.shoptownandcountry.com/" target="_blank">Town and Country Village</a>, developed in 1946 and reportedly one of the first shopping centers of its kind in California. Per its website, "Town & Country Village combines pleasant outdoor shopping, covered walkways, smaller crowds and 'easy-in, easy-out' access with great food, unique gifts and the best salons in town..."<br />
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Many of you may have <a href="http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/13/4184725/big-changes-ahead-for-sacramentos.html" target="_blank">read this week the <i>Sacramento Bee</i></a> that the owners of the Village are planning a major overhaul. Ironically, though the Village's website boasts it being an alternative to malls, existing tenants are concerned that the Village "is slated for a major renovation that... will include razing much of the 65-year-old complex... and the new plan is to bring in more chain stores." <br />
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Per Dixie Reid of the <i>Bee </i>in her article dated May 21, 1989:<br />
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Just after World War II, developer Jeré Strizek was building nice houses out in the 'country,' but nobody was buying them. He learned that it was because the nearest stores were miles away, in 'town.'<br />
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So, the accommodating developer built Sacramento's first suburban shopping center. He bought 11 acres (at $280 an acre) that had been an Arabian horse farm and opened Town and Country Village in 1946 with 65 shops.<br />
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The ranch-style center at Fulton and Marconi is now spread over 22 acres. The 'authentic' look of the place was enhanced by discarded railroad timbers used in construction -- mostly to keep costs down. A couple of wagon wheels, brought in from Oregon, were planted under the main sign. And cast- iron lampposts that were used on the streets of Sacramento at the turn of the century began lighting the center in the mid-'70s.<br />
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Town and Country Village's finest moment was probably in 1959 when, for some reason, the governor of Hawaii 'annexed' the shopping center as part of his state's 'Aloha' celebration.</blockquote>
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Town and Country Village, which first opened in September 1946, was designed by architectural designer <a href="http://www.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt8d5nf4qc/" target="_blank">John W. Davis</a> and originally housed a beauty shop, ice cream bar, appliance stores, a five-and-ten cent store, rustic garden center, doctors' offices, hardware store, bottle shop, various grocers, pharmacy, clothing stores, jewelry store, furniture store, post office, bank, photography studio, various restaurants and bars, shoe repair shop, and a movie theater. Original Village store owners included the Maleville Brothers -- who may sound somewhat familiar as they later opened the renowned <a href="http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?topic=30746&forum=1" target="_blank">Coral Reef</a> restaurant and tiki bar down the street.<br />
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The theater, the New Village Theatre, was designed by Gastono "Gale" Santocono and had <a href="http://www.boxofficemagazine.com/the_vault/issue_page?issue_id=1950-4-1&page_no=114#page_start" target="_blank">Heywood-Wakefield</a> seats.<br />
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Of note, Town and Country Village (and its surrounding homes designed by John W. Davis) were so highly regarded that they were featured at length in the October 1951 issue <i>Architectural Forum</i>. Per the article:<br />
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Jeré Strizek of Sacramento used to pay builders $100 a house to put up homes around his new shopping center. Now he builds most of them himself for his own account -- 381 houses plus 63 apartments this year. But he still thinks the home builder should count on his shopping center for his real profit.... From Jeré Strizeks's point of view the results are fine: his shopping center is outstandingly profitable and he will soon start another.</blockquote>
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After Strizek's success with Town & Country Village in Sacramento, he went on to build similar developments in other cities. Other projects included a Town & Country Village in Los Angeles (as evidenced in the above coin) and <a href="http://www.townandcountryshops.com/" target="_blank">Camelback Town & Country Village Shopping Center</a> (1956) in Phoenix, Arizona, which "has survived with its original character intact" according to the City of Phoenix Historic Preservation Office and Ryden Architects in their fantastic book "<a href="http://phoenix.gov/email/order_hp_books.html" target="_blank">Midentury Marvels: Commercial Architecture of Phoenix 1945-1975</a>." If anyone has additional evidence of other developments by Jeré Strizek, please feel free to add this information in the comments section below.<br />
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Other major trade publications such as <i>American Builder,</i> <i>Architectural Record, Progressive Architecture, Architectural Forum, Interiors, </i>and <i>Engineering News-Record</i> -- to name a few -- also reported on Strizek's successful developments. In addition to the the housing subdivisions in Arden-Arcade near Town and Country Village, Jeré Strizek developed other projects and subdivisions, including Bohemian Village (designed by architect Herbert Goodpastor), North Haven, the Highlands, and North Highlands. For more on Strizek's developments and projects here in Sacramento and beyond, see my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicpear/sets/72157628868346549/" target="_blank">Flickr set</a>, which includes other images from vintage postcards and findings from my microfilm research.<br />
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</div>On Sunday, January 22, 2012, join <a href="http://www.moviesonabigscreen.com/" target="_blank">Movies on a Big Screen</a>, <a href="http://www.aiacv.org/infinite-space-the-movie/" target="_blank">AIA Central Valley</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SacMod" target="_blank">SacMod</a>, and <a href="http://sactownmag.com/" target="_blank">Sactown Magazine</a> for a screening of <a href="http://infinitespacethemovie.com/" target="_blank">INFINITE SPACE: The Architecture of John Lautner</a> at the <a href="http://www.guildtheater.com/index.php" target="_blank">Guild Theater</a> at 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Please arrive in time to allow yourself a moment to learn more about our organizations and get comfortable before the film begins -- and feel free to stay to talk with us more afterward.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Renowned architectural filmmaker Murray Grigor explores <a href="http://www.johnlautner.org/" target="_blank">John Lautner</a>'s dramatic spaces with choreographed camera moves, as Lautner himself provides the commentary, speaking with insight and within recordings culled from archival sources. Other voices join him: comments from Frank Gehry and his peers who were influenced by Lautner, the emotional memories of original clients, owners and builders, the remarks of Frank Escher, the architect who restored the Chemosphere house, and Julius Shulman who famously photographed all the great modernists. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Original drawings and historical photographs from the John Lautner Archives at the Getty Museum are layered with the artistic photography of seminal buildings, bringing to life Lautner's quest to create timeless space.</div><br />
You've probably admired his designs from some of your favorite films!<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/26702518">John Lautner on Film</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1220975">curbed los angeles</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Remember to RSVP for this event and <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/212743" target="_blank">get your tickets online via Brown Paper Tickets</a>. Looking forward to seeing you there!<br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">This film is a precursor to SacMod's celebration of the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=234179159972978&set=pu.218851341505760&type=1&theater" target="_blank">Roush residence in Sacramento</a> - designed by Terry Waters, a Taliesin fellow and architect who worked with John Lautner</span>. Stay tuned for more about this upcoming event!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
SacMod is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to promoting, preserving and protecting modern art, architecture and design in the Sacramento region. We're the folks behind the <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<a href="http://www.aiacv.org/" target="_blank">AIA Central Valley</a>'s mission is to improve the quality of the built environment through leadership, mentorship and design excellence; fostering sustainability beyond architecture.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<a href="http://www.moviesonabigscreen.com/" target="_blank">Movies on a Big Screen</a> is an ongoing film festival/microcinema that started in September of 2006 in Sacramento, CA.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<a href="http://www.sactownmag.com/" target="_blank">Sactown Magazine</a> is a bold bi-monthly magazine that gives you a refreshingly different perspective on our great city.</div>Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-82082701243250892772012-01-04T09:36:00.000-08:002012-01-04T23:06:54.798-08:00Atomic Ranch 2012 Calendar Features Two Sacramento MCM Homes!Just in case you didn't get the calendar you wanted during the holidays, here's one I know you'll like.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/+atomic_ranch_2012_calendar,581560346" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3E1yv7zK1Iz4f-OYB7fw1Ye-jF4SrFwt5bMEEZ-1IR8mmgHiB5yZNY2z_q8jAdbXjlBOUqIoQMBv8U83e6ZRJURr4z1Gv2fWR1mIaxOTOwVBKwdd85Ai6vimm48SdtmoMgB7NXHWMAEf/s400/Calendar.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div>Our friends from <a href="http://www.atomic-ranch.com/" target="_blank">Atomic Ranch Magazine</a> (AR) are offering this <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/+atomic_ranch_2012_calendar,581560346" target="_blank">calendar</a>, which features two homes from Sacramento - both of which were on Sacramento Modern's (SacMod's) <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/2010/06/2010-sacramento-mid-century-modern-home.html" target="_blank">2010 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour</a>.<br />
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Keep your eyes open for upcoming 2012 AR issues, which will be highlighting three homes from SacMod's 2010 tour in separate issues!<br />
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Already have a calendar? How about a <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/2011/12/2012-sacmod-annual-associate.html" target="_blank">2012 SacMod annual associate membership</a>? Associate member benefits include a discount to paid SacMod events and having first crack at reserving a seat/purchasing tickets.<br />
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SacMod was formed to educate and promote understanding and appreciation of mid-20th century modern art, architecture and design in the greater Sacramento, California region. SacMod has been accomplishing its goals through events, research, and development of educational materials and information resources. Run exclusively by volunteers, SacMod has coordinated large scale events such as the 2010 Sacramento Mid-Century Modern Home Tour, film screenings, and has provided education, technical assistance, and research findings to students, local and regional organizations, architects, designers, architectural historians, as well as local and national media.<br />
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With your help, SacMod can continue to promote awareness and preservation of Sacramento's mid-20th century modern heritage through future events, research, and education. Please use the "Add to cart" button in the upper left margin of <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/2011/12/2012-sacmod-annual-associate.html" target="_blank">this link</a>.Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-68543602784446417522011-12-30T22:36:00.000-08:002012-01-05T14:23:13.970-08:00AIA Central Valley and SacMod Screening of "EAMES: The architect and the painter"On 12.19.11, <a href="http://www.aiacv.org/" target="_blank">AIA Central Valley</a> (AIACV) and <a href="http://sacmcmhometour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">SacMod</a> screened <a href="http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/charles-ray-eames-the-architect-and-the-painter/watch-the-full-documentary-film/1950" target="_blank">"Eames: The Architect and The Painter"</a> to over fifty design enthusiasts.<br />
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The event was held at AIACV in Sacramento. SacMod and AIACV took the opportunity to celebrate our native daughter, Ray (Kaiser) Eames. We provided several images from her life in Sacramento.<br />
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</div>Ian Merker of AIACV was the best host ever! <br />
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</div>Special thanks to <a href="http://mimomito.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Mimomito</a> who brought cupcakes decorated with Ray's fabric pattern to celebrate what would have been Ray's 99th birthday on 12.15.11 and took pictures of our event.<br />
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</div>To kick off the film screening, <a href="http://www.eamesdemetrios.com/" target="_blank">Eames Demetrios</a> graciously Skype'd in and spoke with us about his grandparents and their work.<br />
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We are grateful to <a href="http://www.mtaoffice.com/" target="_blank">Miles Treaster & Associates</a> who brought several examples of the Eameses' furniture, an original rare wooden splint developed for WW2, plus several brochures, an Eames coffee table book, and other written materials.<br />
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Our friends from <a href="http://www.sactownmag.com/" target="_blank">Sactown Magazine</a> generously distributed copies of their original Premier Issue from Dec/Jan 2006/2007 (with a well-written and researched article about Ray Eames) and their current issue. Happy 5th Anniversary, Sactown!<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://www.kvie.org/" target="_blank">KVIE</a> for the wonderful gift bag and to Jason Cohn of <a href="http://www.breadandbutterfilms.com/" target="_blank">Bread and Butter Films</a> for printing two film posters for our silent auction.<br />
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Last but not least, thanks to those who attended and supported our event! We received great feedback from those who attended. The film provided an intriguing glimpse into the Eameses' creative process and dedication. We highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in their lives and prolific work, which ranges from architecture, furniture, film, textiles, art, industrial design to other intellectual and creative pursuits. This film celebrates their work and humanizes them -- not only highlighting their triumphs but also what went on behind the scenes.<br />
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Look for more events in 2012, including the screening of <a href="http://www.infinitespacethemovie.com/" target="_blank">Infinite Space</a>, a documentary about <a href="http://www.johnlautner.org/" target="_blank">John Lautner</a> -- one of the most revered 20th century architects. We will also be having an event to celebrate a very special residence in Sacramento designed by Terry Waters, an associate of John Lautner.Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062280913017493322.post-10063580323215787812011-12-25T11:46:00.000-08:002011-12-25T11:46:12.690-08:00Merry Christmas from Eichler Homes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/atomicpear/6570518649/in/set-72157621914235795/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFmm1W6JTQodpi90YdMfAulIFPnMYFWM5ulb78S4INhIfE26pPl_Io9fko0-XOD-4IVDYQLS1rUSWo7FrclRwrKmQoWajsHXwuQPhCdIw96Iz8lepgXWyTiTJd0_RHUpaM15wjvAMFus8/s1600/MerryEichlerXmas.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Merry Christmas from Eichler Homes! (Circa 1960s ephemera from my collection).</div>Gretchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03578305062582311122noreply@blogger.com0