Maydestone Apartments | |
Location | 1001 15th St., Sacramento, California |
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Coordinates | 38°34′42″N 121°29′11″W / 38.57833°N 121.48639°W |
Area | .11 acres (0.045 ha) |
Built | 1910 |
Architectural style | Mission Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 12000812 [1] |
Added to NRHP | September 25, 2012 |
The Maydestone Apartments located in Sacramento, California is a historic four-story, 32-unit apartment building designed in the Mission Revival architectural style and built in 1910. [2] It underwent repair from 2010 to 2011 which restored the building. It currently operates as affordable apartments, offering studio and one-bedroom units. [3] It is located across the street from the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. [2] A unique feature of the apartments is the pull-out beds tucked beneath raised bathroom floors or kitchen counters. [4]
The building was built by George W. Murray, a local brick contractor. [2] During the early 20th century expansion of Sacramento, it served a population of white and blue-collar employees that worked within the downtown area. [2] It is the largest wood-framed apartment building remaining from the early 20th century. [2] The Maydestone Apartments are a great example of larger apartment complexes built during the early 20th century while Sacramento was experiencing a large population growth and urbanization. [2] It is also a great example of the Mission Revival architecture style, of which Sacramento has few examples of. [2]