Maydestone Apartments, Sacramento
historic place
The Maydestone Apartments, located in Sacramento, California, is a historic four-story building. It was originally built in 1910 by brick contractor George W. Murray. The building was initially called "Casa Murray" before its completion in November 1910. Designed in the Mission Revival architectural style, the Maydestone Apartments featured 32 units. These apartments included unique pull-out beds, hardwood floors, built-in hutches, and an Otis "birdcage" elevator. The Maydestone served a diverse population during Sacramento's early 20th-century growth. It is the largest wood-framed apartment building from that era still remaining in the city. After a fire in October 2003, the building sat vacant for seven years. It underwent restoration between 2010 and 2011, preserving many historic elements while being redeveloped into affordable apartments. The Maydestone Apartments received National Register status on September 25, 2012. A historical marker for the Maydestone Apartments was erected by the City of Sacramento in 2025. This site is significant for its representation of early 20th-century urban development and Mission Revival architecture in Sacramento.