Elmhurst, Sacramento, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elmhurst
Neighborhood of Sacramento
Elmhurst Location in Sacramento, California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Sacramento
City	Sacramento

Elmhurst is a historic and beautiful neighborhood in the eastern part of Sacramento, California. It's well-known for its many large elm, ash, and oak trees. These trees create a wonderful, shady cover over the streets and homes.

Where is Elmhurst Located?

Elmhurst has clear borders. To the north, you'll find U.S. Highway 50. Stockton Boulevard is to the west. The eastern edge is 59th Street. To the south, the neighborhood is bordered by V Street and Second Avenue. The main road that runs through Elmhurst is T Street.

You can easily get to Elmhurst using public transportation. Sacramento Regional Transit has bus route 15 and a Light Rail line that go through the area. The Light Rail has a stop at the 48th Street station, which is just a short walk away.

The Story of Elmhurst: A Look Back

Elmhurst was created around 1908. A man named H. A. McClelland bought about 250 acres (1 square kilometer) of land southeast of Sacramento. He wanted to build a new neighborhood there.

One special feature of the new area was California Boulevard. This street ran right through the middle of the neighborhood. It had two parks in the center, like a grassy island. Sunset Park was on the west side, and Sierra Vista Park was on the east.

Becoming Part of Sacramento

In 1911, Elmhurst officially became part of the city of Sacramento. The city expanded its borders to include areas south and east of its original downtown. A few years later, in 1916, Sacramento decided to make all its street names consistent. California Boulevard then became an extension of T Street.

The Coloma Community Center

A school was built for the Elmhurst neighborhood in 1921. It was first called Elmhurst School. Just one year later, the school was made bigger and renamed "Coloma School." This school served the community for 57 years. It closed its doors in 1978.

The building was saved from being torn down. The Sacramento City Council decided to buy it. In 1981, the building was officially opened as the Coloma Community Center. Today, it's a busy place for local residents.

Changes Over Time

Elmhurst has mostly stayed the same since it was first created. However, there was one big change in the early 1970s. The northern border of the neighborhood moved slightly south. This happened when U.S. Route 50 was improved and moved to its current path. Before that, the neighborhood stretched further north to the Southern Pacific Railroad line.

What Makes Elmhurst Special?

Elmhurst is home to some interesting places and features.

UC Davis Medical Center

The UC Davis Medical Center is right next to Elmhurst. Many of the doctors and nurses who work at the medical center choose to live in the Elmhurst neighborhood. This makes it a convenient place for them to call home.

Coloma Community Center

The Coloma Community Center is located at 4623 T Street in Elmhurst. This center offers fun activities and preschool programs for people living nearby. It's also where the City of Sacramento runs its public access television station, Sacramento Public Access.

The Julia Morgan House

The Julia Morgan House and Gardens is about three miles (5 kilometers) west of Sac State (California State University, Sacramento). This beautiful house was designed by the famous architect Julia Morgan. In 1966, a kind person from Sacramento named Charles Goethe gave the house to the university.

The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Sac State carefully updated the house in 2000, and their work was recognized by the California Heritage Council. Today, Sac State uses the house for lectures, meetings, and community events. You can also rent it for special occasions like parties and weddings. The west part of the house has the Life Center, which offers health and fitness classes for older adults.