Eastern Star Hall
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Why it's listed
Eastern Star Hall, at 2719 K Street in Sacramento, is a large meeting hall of polychrome brick and terra cotta, finished in 1928 across the street from Sutter's Fort State Historic Park. Designed by Coffman, Salsbury & Stafford and built by L. Frederick Gould, it combines Romanesque Revival style with Moorish or Byzantine touches. A three-arched central entry with Corinthian columns, terra cotta cornices and a tile roof mark the front. Inside, a grand staircase leads to a third-floor auditorium with a coffered ceiling, a large maple floor, a stage and a balcony. Five Sacramento chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star raised funds by selling stock, and the hall was dedicated on October 16, 1928. It is listed for its architecture and social history. It is the only surviving Sacramento building designed and built by the order, and it is one of a handful of local buildings tied to women's organizations. Alterations have been minimal, and the hall is still used for meetings.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is a fine example of Romanesque Revival architecture with Moorish or Byzantine elements and of 1920s auditorium and institutional design. It is also the only surviving Sacramento building designed and built by the Order of the Eastern Star, and one of a few buildings devoted to women's institutional interests in the city.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 92001757, listed January 7, 1993. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2719 K St., Sacramento |
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| County | Sacramento County |
| Listed | January 7, 1993 |
| Reference number | 92001757 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1928-1942 |
| Architect / builder | Coffman, Salsbury & Stafford, Architects; Gould, L. Frederick, Builder |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a meeting hall; the form says alterations have been minimal and integrity is very high, though the original soft colors of the plaster work in the chapter rooms have been painted over. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 38.57234, -121.47389 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 92001757.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5330489
- This listing as JSON
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