Carmel Preservation Foundation Collection

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Harrison Memorial Library

P.O. Box 800

Mission St & 6th Ave

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California 93921

(831) 624-1615

hml.localhist@gmail.com

https://ci.carmel.ca.us/library

2021

Descriptive Summary

Title: Carmel Preservation Foundation Collection

Dates: 1990's-2000

Collection Number: C363

Creator/Collector: Carmel Preservation Foundation (Carmel, Calif.)

Extent: 15 archival boxes, 5 oversized folders of maps and 4 rolled maps

Repository: Harrison Memorial Library

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California 93921

Abstract: This collection contains correspondence, research materials, brochures, maps, photographs, VHS tapes, and ledgers with block and lot information for the City of Carmel from various years. The materials were created by the Architectural Preservation Group, later called the Carmel Preservation Foundation. This group was formed in 1988 by mayor Ken White to come up with an architectural preservation ordinance. Comprised of 30 members under the leadership of preservationist and contractor Enid Sales, the group surveyed over 2,000 properties in Carmel. Approximately three hundred structures or sites and 4 districts were identified as having historic significance. CPF compiled their information from city files and took exterior photographs of each structure surveyed. CPF worked on numerous projects including the moving of the first Murphy House, which became the headquarters for the Carmel Heritage Society. In the early 2000’s the group disbanded due to differences in opinions about the role of the group in the community. Enid Sales died in 2008.

Language of Material: English

Access

Materials are open for research.

Publication Rights

The Henry Meade Local History Room, Harrison Memorial Library does not hold copyright to these items. Permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder by the user.

Preferred Citation

Carmel Preservation Foundation Collection. Harrison Memorial Library

Acquisition Information

Donated by Claudine Van Vleet

Biography/Administrative History

The Architectural Preservation Group, later called the Carmel Preservation Foundation, was formed in 1988 by mayor Ken White to come up with an architectural preservation ordinance. The group, comprised of 30 members under the leadership of preservationist and contractor Enid Sales, surveyed over 2,000 properties in Carmel. Approximately three hundred structures or sites and 4 districts were identified as having historic significance. CPF compiled their information from city files and took exterior photographs of each structure surveyed. CPF worked on numerous projects including the moving of the first Murphy House, which became the headquarters for the Carmel Heritage Society. In the early 2000's the group disbanded due to differences in opinions about the role of the group in the community. Enid Sales died in 2008.

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection contains correspondence, research materials, brochures, maps, photographs, VHS tapes, ledgers with block and lot information for the City of Carmel from various years.

Indexing Terms

Architecture

Sales, Enid

Carmel, Calif.