SITE HISTORY

See it before it’s gone.

Not every important building is officially designated historic. Some simply become part of the fabric of a community—until one day, they’re not there anymore.

These buildings are part of the character, memory and story of our community. Could they have been saved, restored, or adaptively reused?

A building doesn’t have to be officially designated “historic” to matter. These places hold memories, stories and character that help make Santa Cruz special.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s still here—and make sure we recognize its value before it’s gone. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Neptune Apartments-constructed in 1937. ‘Centrally located between the beach and town.’