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Newsletters

The North Star Historic Conservancy produces their newsletter, “The Star”. Publication schedule became quarterly in 2017.

Click on a date to view a PDF file of the selected newsletter. The primary article(s) of that issue are listed after the date. There is other information in each issue such as articles about volunteers, President’s messages, updates on restoration projects, etc.

Dec 2022      To Tahoe Tavern: Sonny Foote’s Wild Ride; North Star Holiday & House Decorations; Restoration updates 

Sep 2022       Phoebe Apperson Hearst; Pictures of AutumnFest 2022;  Construction updates

Jun 2022       James Hague & Charles Darwin; North Star & Empire Mines (North Star Research Group)

Mar 2022       Ecole des Beaux-Arts; Julia Morgan’s Architecture Alma Mater

Dec 2021      Arthur D. and Mary Hallock Foote in Mexico

Sep 2021      North Star Landscape; Self-guided legacy landscape tour at NSH; Felix Gillet; Amigo Bob Cantisano

Jun 2021       Power for the North Star Mine: Pelton Wheel; Restoration update pictures;

Mar 2021      Julia Morgan: Hearst Estates; Sherian Kutzera joins Board; Taming the Hawthorn Hedge; Upgrading the Central Shaft Mine

Dec 2020      Julia Morgan: Attention to Detail; Carole Miller Retires; Introducing Zach Walsh, new Property Manager

Sept 2020     Great Houses Made for Great Friends; Decorating an Historic Home; Construction update

June 2020     North Star Mine on Auburn Rd; Heritage Garden anniversary; Gallery update

Mar 2020      Arthur D Foote: Idaho Irrigation System; 

Dec 2019      Mary H Foote: Becoming Artist;. Heritage Garden. Obtained wood, beginning library. 2020 Events.

Sept 2019     Roses, Heritage Garden. Volunteers & volunteer opportunities.

June 2019     Heritage garden opening. Julia Morgan blueprints on display.

Mar 2019      Heritage garden update. Wedding of Arthur B. & Jeannette Foote; Heritage Garden on track for 2018 opening

Dec 2018      Christmas at the House. Working on second floor. 

Sept 2018     “The Yanks are Coming”–Gage McKinney talk; Old mining pictures and descriptions

June 2018     Reflecting pool. Irrigation system upgrade.

Mar 2018      Ground Floor Renovation Plan approved by County; Sonny Foote’s wild ride over Sierras

Dec 2017      A North Star Childhood (interview with Evelyn Foote Gardiner).  Grounds crew update. Work on the Heritage Garden.

Sept 2017     Country Hoedown, “Country Jacks”– Gary Now talk.  Mary Hallock Foote letters.  AD Foote Road

June 2017     Less is More: Mary Hallock Foote’s Vision.  Volunteers.

Mar 2017      News about construction, Heritage Garden

Dec 2016      2016 – A Milestone Year for The North Star House.

June 2016     The North Star House Protected for Future Generations. Julia Morgan.

Sept 2015     Ownership transferred to NSHC. Julia Morgan and Y.W.C.A. 

June 2015     Passing of Founder John Taylor.  Visit to Mary Hallock Foote’s Hometown.

Mar 2015      Evolving to a Cultural Event Center. Julia Morgan and the California Arts & Crafts Movement, Part 2.

Oct 2014       NSHC Master Plan Approved by County.  Julia Morgan awarded U.S. Architecture’s Highest Honor. Julia Morgan and the California Arts & Crafts Movement, Part 1.

Aug 2014      County to Consider Future North Star Plans. Historical Note: Arthur D. Foote.

June 2014     Historic Notes: AD Foote – Luther Burbank Connections. Three Heritage Roses Return to North Star House.

Sept 2013     Historic Notes: Hague House History.  North Star Historic Conservancy.

2011             The first newsletter: About the  North Star Historic Conservancy;  Projects & Goals; Historic trees 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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