El Dorado School: A Chance to Preserve East Sacramento History

Many newer residents may not remember when the Alhambra Theatre stood proudly on Alhambra Boulevard. For decades, its distinctive tower and elegant architecture served as a landmark that helped define the character of the neighborhood. When the theater was demolished, East Sacramento lost more than a building. It lost a piece of its identity.

Historic buildings connect us to the people and stories that came before us. They remind us that neighborhoods are more than streets and property lines—they are places shaped by generations of residents, students, teachers, families, and community institutions.

Today, East Sacramento has an opportunity to protect another important part of that history.

On June 17, the Sacramento Preservation Commission will consider historic designation for the El Dorado School/McClaskey Adult Center. The campus has served Sacramento residents for generations and remains one of the neighborhood’s most recognizable historic landmarks. Its architecture, history, and community significance make it worthy of preservation and recognition.

Historic designation does not stop time. It simply acknowledges that certain places have special value and deserve thoughtful consideration as our city continues to evolve.

Community support can make a difference. If you support historic designation for El Dorado School, please consider submitting a brief comment. Even a few sentences explaining why the building matters to you can help demonstrate community interest in preserving this important landmark.

How to Submit a Comment

Option 1: Email

Send a message to:

Sean de Courcy
Preservation Director
City of Sacramento Community Development Department
sdecourcy@cityofsacramento.org

Option 2: Submit an eComment

Visit:
https://sacramento.granicus.com/viewpublisher.php?view_id=21

1. Locate the Preservation Commission meeting under “Upcoming Meetings.”
2. Click the eComment link.
3. Select Agenda Item #3: El Dorado School Historic Designation (M26-013).
4. Click “Comment” and select “Support.”
5. Enter your name and contact information.
6. Add a brief comment explaining your support.
7. Submit your comment.

Note: You will be asked to create a free Granicus account, the City of Sacramento’s official platform for public comments.

For more information, visit:
https://eastsacpreservation.org/

Thank you for helping preserve an important part of Sacramento’s history for future generations.