School’s out forever?

In session with Marshall School

A desolate building with ornate details is seen behind a chainlink fence

The Classic Revivalist building has sat vacant since 2009. | Photo by SACtoday Staff

There are some buildings that seem to demand one’s attention, whether to celebrate their design, appreciate their legacy, or consider their use. The currently abandoned Marshall School in the northeastern section of Midtown is one that hits on all three of those marks.

Design ⚒️

The Sacramento-based architect Rudolph A. Herold designed the two-story Marshall School in the Classical Revival style, which imitates the elaborate and solemn designs of ancient Greece and Rome. Rudolph was a prominent architect in the Northern California region during the early 1900s, with his most famous building perhaps being Sacramento City Hall.

Built in 1903, Marshall School stands on 1.18 acres at 2718 G St., and features 16 classrooms and a basement. It closed in 2009 due to the building not meeting earthquake standards.

Legacy 🕰️

Marshall School stands as one of the oldest buildings in the New Era-Marshall School district of Midtown at 119 years old. While it has not been recognized at the national level, the City of Sacramento has had the building on its Register of Historic and Cultural Resources since 1982.

It also maintains a very personal legacy with the city, having functioned as an elementary school until 1976 and then variously as a preschool, high school, and adult education and employment centers at different times. It was last used as a Montessori School in November 2009.

Use 🏠

It remains unclear what will happen to the Marshall School property.

The last update on it was issued in November 2021, which explained assessments for the property’s environmental and historical significance were underway — and promised an update to negotiations on how the property may be used. Back in 2019, a conversion project was floated that would turn the education facility into 45 condominiums for seniors.

Currently, according to a document tied to the fence that surrounds the shool, Sacramento City Unified is pursuing a lawsuit to determine it is the rightful owner to the historic property.

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Tuesday, November 1

Dia de los Muertos | Tue., Nov. 1-Wed., Nov. 2 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Sacramento Children’s Museum, 2701 Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova | Prices vary | Decorate sugar skulls and add photos to an ofrenda as you learn about the cultural tradition.
NaNoWriMo Writer’s Group | Tue., Nov. 1-Tue., Nov. 29 | 4-5:45 p.m. | A Seat at the Table Books, 9257 Laguna Springs Dr., Suite 130, Elk Grove | Free | Join others in their pursuit of writing a novel in just 30 days to celebrate National Novel Writing Month.
Strictly Bachata | Tuesdays | 8-11:59 p.m. | Spotlight Ballroom, 2534 Industrial Blvd. Suite 150, West Sacramento | $5.00-$10.00 | Arrive early for a dance lesson in bachata before the lights are turned down low.
Worthy Mysteries: New Work by Steve Briscoe | Tue., Nov. 1-Sat., Nov. 5 | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis | Free | The Sacramento-area artist presents a selection of found object sculptures, paintings, and installations that invite contemplation.

Wednesday, November 2

Drugdealer | Wed., Nov. 2 | 8:30 p.m. | Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento | $25.00-$30.00 | Michael Collins brings his lethargic, 1970s-inflected funk to the River City.

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Weather

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra Nevada through tomorrow. Gusts may reach 55 mph over mountain crests and up to 8 inches of snow could fall above 5500 ft. Have to head up the hill? Check road conditions before you go. ❄️

Today Is

The official start to Sacramento’s leaf season, which runs until late January. Residents can now collect dry leaves and other yard waste into piles in the street for pick-up by the Claw — the City’s nickname for its 17 leaf-loaders. 🍂(Sacramento City Express)

Announced

The Sacramento Planning and Design Commission will vote on the development of a live music hall near Sac State on Thurs., Dec. 8. To be called Sacramento Music Hall, the project will turn two existing industrial buildings at 2950 and 3250 Ramona Ave. into a single 21,000-sqft live performance space. 🎹 (Sac Biz Journal)

Coming Soon

A gondola connecting the two resorts that are now collectively known as Palisades Tahoe will open mid-December. The gondola will feature two separate lifts and 96 cabins that can convey 1,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour across the 2.4 mile expanse. 🚠 (Sac Bee)

Civic

The City’s Office of Youth Development will soon offer grants to youth-serving organizations that increase organizational resiliency and provide general operations support. A webinar for the Organizational Resiliency Fund will be held Mon., Nov. 7 — sign up. 💰 (Sacramento City Express)

Closed

The Chando’s Cantina in the El Dorado Hills Town Center closed over the weekend, with its owner saying “things could not get back on track” following the COVID-19 pandemic. It opened in November 2019. No business has been announced to replace the eatery at 2023 Vine St. (Sac Biz Journal)

Health

Eat too much Halloween candy last night? This cordless water flosser can help clean up those pearly whites. It is more effective than traditional dental floss and includes two flossing tips and two pressure settings. Bonus: This battery operated + cordless flosser is travel-friendly. 🦷*

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It’s fall coming back now 🍁

What are Sacramento’s best spots to see fall colors?

The sun shines through leaves changing color

Help us shine a light on the region’s best spots for fall colors. | Photo courtesy of @applehill

November is finally here and with its arrival come some pretty magical things.

For one, we’re celebrating the fact that we’re having to grab our waterproof boots from the back of our closets as rain now appears to be a common sight in our forecast, and, two, that the near-mythical machine the Claw will soon be scraping its way across the Sacramento streets. We might also be trying our hardest to forget that other sound of fall here in the River City.

But more important than all that, November signals what tends to be the very best time of the year to see fall colors. We want to know: What are your favorite stomping grounds to see colorful foliage around Sacramento?

Give us your best neighborhoods, trails, parks, or even nearby cities that you make it a point to see every year — your recommendations may just end up in a future newsletter.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Matt.

Editor’s pick: I have to give credit to the Sacramento Comedy Spot on its Find Fluffers campaign. With 1990s Xerox-quality fliers posted all over Midtown, I had a good laugh imagining someone looking for their pet Big Foot. However, if you really want to find Sasquatch, I’d recommend starting with this interview.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? In order to find his forever burger, City Editor Jordan has become the Sac-helor.

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