The Casa Peralta Restoration Campaign
Save the Casa!
Casa Peralta, a historic house museum in downtown San Leandro, is a significant element of our city's historical, architectural, and cultural heritage. It is a tangible connection to 19th-century Spanish land grant families and the stories of their ancestors, dating back to 1776 and the first migration of families from Mexico to California.
Originally constructed in 1901 as the home of Ludovina Peralta Ivey, it was transformed into a grand Spanish Revival casa in 1927 by Herminia Peralta Dargie. The craftsmanship, beauty, history, and culture represented at Casa Peralta are vital components of our local, state, and national history. The property represents two distinct periods of American history and the melding of colonial Mexican and American cultures.
Unfortunately, time has taken a toll on Casa Peralta. Beyond what the city can currently fund, many repairs are needed to ensure that it continues to educate, inspire, and stand strong as one of our city’s few remaining historically significant sites. We need your help.
Here are some of the most pressing issues Casa Peralta faces today.
Originally constructed in 1901 as the home of Ludovina Peralta Ivey, it was transformed into a grand Spanish Revival casa in 1927 by Herminia Peralta Dargie. The craftsmanship, beauty, history, and culture represented at Casa Peralta are vital components of our local, state, and national history. The property represents two distinct periods of American history and the melding of colonial Mexican and American cultures.
Unfortunately, time has taken a toll on Casa Peralta. Beyond what the city can currently fund, many repairs are needed to ensure that it continues to educate, inspire, and stand strong as one of our city’s few remaining historically significant sites. We need your help.
Here are some of the most pressing issues Casa Peralta faces today.
Tile Restoration
Damaged antique tiles The house, fountain, and grounds feature gorgeous antique tiles. Some of these color-saturated tiles imported from Spain are decorative and some tell the story of Don Quixote. Many of these tiles have been damaged and have fallen off structures. |
Roof Replacement
Well beyond the end of its life Old houses have old roofs, and Casa Peralta's is very old. The roof, gutters, and downspouts need to be replaced to prevent leaks and water damage. Broken terracotta roof tiles must be replaced. |
Fountain Repairs
Broken tiles and leaks The garden fountain is a focal piece of the grounds, but it's currently inoperable and in bad shape. Underground leaks need to be addressed and broken tiles need to be replaced before the fountain can function and become a gathering spot once again. |
Why Save the Casa Peralta?
What makes this historic house so important?
The Casa's irreplaceable architecture and importance to California history have earned its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Only two locations in San Leandro have the honor of being on the Register.
Sadly, many San Leandro historic homes and buildings are gone. The craftsmanship of these architectural gems is a lost art. We can turn the tide of what has been a decades-long practice of failing to recognize the importance of preserving our heritage. We can save our irreplaceable architecture and the stories of who we are and from where we've come.
What makes this historic house so important?
The Casa's irreplaceable architecture and importance to California history have earned its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Only two locations in San Leandro have the honor of being on the Register.
Sadly, many San Leandro historic homes and buildings are gone. The craftsmanship of these architectural gems is a lost art. We can turn the tide of what has been a decades-long practice of failing to recognize the importance of preserving our heritage. We can save our irreplaceable architecture and the stories of who we are and from where we've come.
Donate to Preserve Our History!
Here's how you can help.
Here's how you can help.
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If you can donate, please click the Casa Peralta Donation button above. If you have connections to individuals or organizations who may be able to assist in our restoration efforts, or if you're able to help in other ways, please reach out via our contact info below.
We're researching grants and funding we can apply for, and we are connecting with other historic homes around the East Bay for insights into how they've successfully restored and maintained their own pieces of local history. Thank you so much for your support! |
The Casa Peralta Fundraising Committee
Restoration. Preservation. Education.
The Casa Peralta Fundraising Committee is a small group of Historical Society members with a shared passion for preserving Casa Peralta for the enjoyment and education of our current and future generations. We recognize the historical significance of the home and have dedicated our efforts to ensuring it remains a valued, essential element in the fabric of our city. We envision the grounds as a future site for community gatherings and events, and we aim to restore the grounds and the home to their former glory so the Casa Peralta can welcome guests once again.
Restoration. Preservation. Education.
The Casa Peralta Fundraising Committee is a small group of Historical Society members with a shared passion for preserving Casa Peralta for the enjoyment and education of our current and future generations. We recognize the historical significance of the home and have dedicated our efforts to ensuring it remains a valued, essential element in the fabric of our city. We envision the grounds as a future site for community gatherings and events, and we aim to restore the grounds and the home to their former glory so the Casa Peralta can welcome guests once again.