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Preserving California’s Sacred Places
Thursday, March 26th | 12pm-1pm Pacific | Online | Free
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Preserving California’s Sacred Places
TODAY! March 26th | 12pm - 1pm
Online | Free
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Historic religious buildings are some of the most important—and often overlooked—anchors of community life. Far beyond their role as houses of worship, churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other sacred spaces serve as cultural venues, social service hubs, civic gathering places, and critical centers of resilience in times of crisis. Yet many face mounting challenges, from deferred maintenance to declining congregations and the impacts of natural disasters.
In this timely webinar, Partners for Sacred Places shares insights from decades of work supporting congregations in caring for their buildings while strengthening community connections. Through real-world examples and California-based case studies, participants will explore practical strategies for stewardship, funding, and engagement, along with an introduction to resources such as the National Fund for Sacred Places. Whether you’re working with a historic religious property or any community-serving space, this program offers valuable tools for sustaining the places that sustain us.
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From Bankruptcy to Beacon: Revitalizing Downtown Through the Enterprise Building
Thursday, April 2nd | 12pm - 1pm
Online | Free
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Downtown San Bernardino has experienced dramatic cycles of growth, decline, and reinvention over the past century, and the Enterprise Building stands at the center of that story. Built in the 1920s, the building reflects the city’s early commercial prosperity, with connections to financial institutions that would later become part of Bank of America, and offers a window into the region’s economic and civic development.
Today, the restored Enterprise Building demonstrates the transformative potential of preservation and adaptive reuse. Through archival research, historic photographs, and salvaged artifacts, this program traces the building’s evolution into a vibrant community space serving as an events venue, small business incubator, and gathering place. With more than 100,000 visitors since reopening, it provides a compelling case study in how investment in a single historic resource can catalyze broader revitalization, reshape perceptions, and help reenergize a downtown core.
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ELIGIBLE FOR 3 AIA LU | 3 APA CEU
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Documenting Historic Buildings: Methods, Standards, and Practice
Tuesday, April 7th | 10am - 1pm
Online | $0-72 Members, $80 Non-Members
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Documentation can be much more than a regulatory requirement. This seminar explores how historic building documentation captures places at moments of transition, informs design and rehabilitation, and creates lasting resources for communities, researchers, and future stewards. Using case studies from CEQA and Section 106 projects, participants will see how traditional methods and new digital tools—like LiDAR and photogrammetry—work together to produce meaningful, long-lasting records of historic resources.
You must attend the entire live program to request credit. Attendance verified through Zoom log in.
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My Path to Preservation: Insights from a City Architectural Historian
Tuesday, April 14th | 12pm - 1pm
Online | Free
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Discover the career path of a city architectural historian in this free CPF webinar. Nicole Hernandez, recently retired from the City of Santa Barbara, will share her experiences in historic resource surveys, preservation projects, landmark commission advising, and local history research. The session includes a brief presentation followed by audience Q&A, offering practical insights for students, emerging professionals, and anyone interested in a preservation career.
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Past Meets Possible:
Reimagining Place and Purpose
MAY 6 - 9TH, RIVERSIDE CONVENTION CENTER
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Where history meets innovation — this is your opportunity to be part of California’s most dynamic gathering of preservation professionals, advocates, and leaders.
Get ready to reimagine the past and unlock its potential to shape tomorrow at the 2026 California Preservation Conference, taking place May 6–9, 2026, at the Riverside Convention Center in Downtown Riverside.
Over four inspiring days, attendees will engage with visionary ideas, practical strategies, and powerful connections that are transforming historic places into sustainable, vibrant communities.
Conference Highlights Include:
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Opening Reception at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture.
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40+ cutting-edge educational sessions, mobile workshops, and behind-the-scenes tours. AIA & AICP CEU’s for all programs.
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A dynamic Exhibitor Hall featuring firms and organizations leading the future of preservation.
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The 2026 California Preservation Awards Ceremony at the iconic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa.
This conference is more than an event—it’s an opportunity to be part of a movement redefining how historic places serve the future.
Volunteer: Interested in helping and attending the conference? Volunteer are needed for all areas of the conference. Click here for more information. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
Sponsor: Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are limited. Secure your spot now to gain exclusive visibility and connect directly with California’s most influential preservation leaders. Learn more.
Register today and join the California Preservation Foundation community as we reimagine California’s future through preservation.
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Conference Hotel:
Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
Special Conference Rate: $209/night
Reserve your room by April 5th!
Join us at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, a breathtaking National Historic Landmark in the heart of downtown Riverside.
Established in 1876, the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa grew into one of California’s most distinctive landmarks. With its Spanish Mission Revival design, intimate courtyards, and notable art collection, the Inn reflects the state’s layered architectural and cultural history—an inspiring setting for preservation professionals and enthusiasts alike.
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Route 66 Preservation Success Stories: A Mother Road Centennial Tour
Join the California Historic Route 66 Association will lead a bus tour through San Bernardino County’s foothill communities—from Upland to San Bernardino—spotlighting preservation successes along U.S. Route 66.
Saturday, May 9th, 9am-5pm. $150.
Photo credit Beth Murray.
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CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
Interested in Sending Your Team?
Become a Conference Sponsor!
If your firm is planning to send multiple team members to the 2026 California Preservation Conference, sponsorship is one of the most strategic — and cost-effective — ways to participate.
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Sponsorship packages include complimentary conference registration(s), Opening Reception ticket(s), invitation(s) to the President’s Circle Reception, a CPF membership, and more! Sponsors also receive recognition and visibility before and during the event, connecting your organization directly with preservation professionals, planners, architects, public agencies, and community leaders from across California, and demonstrating your firm’s commitment to advancing preservation practice statewide.
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Questions about the right level for your organization? We’re happy to help you identify the best fit. Reach out to us at 415.495.0349 or cpf@californiapreservation.org.
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VOLUNTEER FOR THE CONFERENCE!
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Volunteer at the conference and receive complimentary registration for the amount of time you serve. For example, volunteer for a half day and attend conference sessions for the other half day.
Volunteers are needed Wednesday through Saturday to assist with classroom sessions, tours, mobile workshops, and special events.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
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DONATE
Every donation is meaningful. Your generosity enables CPF to do incredible work with a small staff and hundreds of dedicated volunteers. Your support makes this possible!
MAKE A DONATION
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JOIN
We are a community of designers, preservationists, and history and architecture fans who come together to support a singular mission: to save historic places. Join us today.
BECOME A MEMBER
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In this issue:
 A Potential Historic Motel District in Boulder City
 A Successful Home + History Wraps
 Our gratitude to Gold Sponsor, The Unico System
 The Helldorado Parade returns May 9
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Home + History Las Vegas 2026 was an incredible way to bring awareness and appreciation to the history of Southern Nevada while kicking off Historic Preservation Month in May. Over the course of the festival, we welcomed our largest audiences yet into historic neighborhoods, homes, and spaces—each one telling a story about Las Vegas’s past and its future. From walking and bus tours to educational programming with community members and homeowners, the weekend reflected the depth of connection people feel to the places that shape Southern Nevada.
What stood out most was the energy and care behind it all—our volunteers, partners, and homeowners who opened their doors and shared their stories so generously. Home + History is more than a festival; it’s a celebration of community, preservation, and the belief that these places are worth understanding and protecting.
We look forward to continuing this momentum— so mark your calendars now for Home + History Las Vegas 2027, April 15–18, 2027!
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PRESERVATION SPOTLIGHT: Home + History Las Vegas 2026
Home + History Las Vegas 2026 was a resounding success! The festival kicked off with the lively Bootleggers in the Garden fundraiser, followed by a memorable evening at the Morelli House featuring stories from the Molasky family. Thank you again to AIA Las Vegas for opening the house and providing UNLV students with a valuable opportunity to learn.
Friday brought a full lineup of waking tours, bike tours, and educational programs, along with a standout Oral History Happy Hour. Saturday continued the momentum with a Henderson Historical Society bus tour, including rare access inside the historic BMI plant, and the crowd-favorite 1984: Revenge of the Yuppies party.
The weekend concluded with the beloved Vintage Vegas Home Tour, where homeowners and volunteers once again created an engaging and meaningful experience for all.
A special thank you to our volunteers, partners, and supporters who made this year’s festival unforgettable.
I’ve been attending Nevada Preservation Foundation’s Home + History Tours for the better part of a decade. This year, I stepped behind the scenes as a volunteer, and it changed my experience entirely.
By the end of the weekend, the takeaway was simple. The people behind NPF care deeply about this work. The research is thorough, the storytelling is sharp and the execution is thoughtful. More than that, they make room for others to be part of it. — Nicole, first-time Home + History volunteer
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UPCOMING PROGRAMMING: Helldorado Parade
Saturday, May 9 from 10am to noon in downtown Las Vegas
Join the Helldorado Parade and celebrate Las Vegas history with NPF as we hit the streets in true vintage style! Come cheer us on, soak in the community spirit, and get a sneak peek at what’s ahead—including Home + History Las Vegas, returning April 15–18, 2027.
Don’t miss the fun—check out parade details and plan your spot along the route!
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HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS: Boulder City Considers Historic Motel District
In Boulder City, a stretch of roadside motels tells a story that once unfolded one car at a time, with travelers heading toward Hoover Dam, California or a new start in Southern Nevada. Built between the 1930s and 1980s along Nevada Way, these modest properties served as a first stop, a resting point, and, for many, an introduction to the region. Today, that legacy is being acknowledged through a proposal to create a historic motel district that would formally recognize their role in shaping the city’s identity.
The Boulder City Historic Preservation Commission has voted to move forward with drafting a plan for the district, which would include several of the town’s vintage motor lodges. The designation would highlight their connection to early automobile tourism and the growth that followed, while also opening the door to preservation incentives and increased visibility for these properties.
If approved by the City Council, the district would provide a framework for maintaining these properties while encouraging thoughtful investment and long-term stewardship. It is a recognition that preservation can extend beyond landmark buildings to include the everyday places that shaped how people moved through and experienced a region.
The effort arrives alongside Boulder City’s ongoing commitment to celebrating its past, including its annual Historic Preservation Day on May 9, which highlights the people, places and stories that continue to define the community. Together, these efforts highlight a practical approach to preservation, focusing not just on individual buildings, but on the corridors and businesses that have shaped Boulder City today. Read more about the proposed district in the Review-Journal.
Written by Nicole Cormier
Despite the challenges and loss experienced along Las Vegas’s Fremont East, there is still time to preserve the legacy of Southern Nevada’s historic motels. Even when buildings are gone, the stories and memories tied to these places can—and should—be documented and shared, ensuring they are not forgotten.
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SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: The Unico System
Unico, Inc. is the leader in Small-Duct High Velocity (SDHV) heating and cooling systems and other high-end HVAC systems. The company manufactures all of its products in St. Louis, Missouri, with over 125,000 square feet of modern manufacturing space. The company is well known for extensive use in older, architecturally unique homes and buildings as well as elite, high-end custom homes. The company is family owned and operated and is available throughout the United States and Canada, and in over 28 countries around the world.
We’re proud to partner with Nevada Preservation Foundation for the Vintage Vegas Tours—where timeless design meets modern comfort. With the Unico System, comfort doesn’t compete with style.
 Whisper-quiet operation
Fits seamlessly into any space
Removes excess humidity for a more comfortable home
Because true comfort is something you feel, not see.
The Unico System: Comfort Fit for Your Home www.unicosystem.com
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Thank you for supporting historic preservation in Nevada. Our programming is one of the ways we support our historic preservation efforts.
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Kick things off with a poolside vibe or a refreshing cocktail before we stroll through one of Las Vegas’s most charming historic neighborhoods. This BYOB walking tour is the perfect way to sip, explore, and soak in the stories of McNeil under the evening sky. 
Tickets coming soon.
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