On Sunday, September 21, 2025, Preservation Sacramento’s 49th Annual Historic Home Tour shines a spotlight on the South Land Park Hills Eichler Historic District—home to Sacramento’s only enclave of Mid‑Century Modern residences built by Joseph Eichler in the mid-1950s.
This residential district became the city’s first historic district dedicated to Mid‑Century architecture in 2024. Visitors tour four interior homes, each a contributing piece of architectural history—complete with post-and-beam ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, atriums, and open layouts that merge indoor living with gardens. These homes were designed by Eichler alongside architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons, embodying the forward-thinking design ethos Eichler is known for.
The tour begins at Reichmuth Park where guests pick up their brochure and enjoy a festive street fair running from 10 AM to 4 PM. Expect vintage cars (1950s–60s) parked alongside homes, roaming musician sets, food trucks, local artisan booths, and nonprofit partners sharing community stories.
Ticket info: $30 for members, $40 for the public, available starting June 1. Street-level logistics like monitored bike corrals, restrooms, and accessible pathways enhance the walkable experience.
More than just a look at pretty structures, this tour tells a story of social inclusivity—Eichler’s non‑discrimination policies and vision to bring modern living to the middle class paired architectural ambition with civil progress. Preservation Sacramento’s ongoing mission includes preserving such design and expanding neighborhood awareness through tours and district designation efforts.
Whether you’re an MCM fanatic, architecture newbie, bike commuter, or just curious—this day is for you. Walk through glass-walled atriums, feel the climate‑clever California design, and talk with passionate docents. The 2025 Tour embodies why Eichler’s designs still inspire more than six decades later.
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