Historic places are built not only by architects and craftsmen, but also by the generations of people who care enough to preserve them.
At North Star House, that community support has played an important role in restoring and caring for the property. Our engraved brick program gives supporters a permanent way to become part of that story while helping fund the continued preservation of this historic Julia Morgan-designed estate.
Become Part of North Star House History
When you purchase an engraved brick, your personalized message becomes a lasting part of the grounds at North Star House.
Bricks are placed near the historic entryway, creating a visible collection of names, memories, milestones, and community connections that grow alongside the restoration of the property.
You may choose to honor a loved one, celebrate a wedding or anniversary, recognize your family, commemorate an organization, or simply leave your own connection to North Star House behind.
The program currently offers two brick sizes:
4" x 8" engraved brick: $300, with up to three lines of text
8" x 8" engraved brick: $1,000, with up to six lines of text
Replica bricks are also available for supporters who would like a keepsake to display at home.
Purchase your engraved brick here: https://www.northstarhouse.org/support
A Personal Way to Celebrate Someone or Something Special
Every brick tells a different story.
Some are placed in memory of someone who was deeply loved. Others celebrate weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, friendships, family names, businesses, volunteer service, or a connection to Nevada County.
An engraved brick can be used to:
Honor a family member or loved one
Create a memorial for someone special
Celebrate a wedding or anniversary
Mark a birthday or milestone
Recognize a local business or organization
Thank a volunteer or community member
Celebrate your own connection to North Star House
For couples who have celebrated their wedding here, a brick can also become a permanent reminder of the day they became part of the property's story. You can learn more about weddings and celebrations at North Star House.
Why Bricks Are Especially Meaningful at North Star House
Brick is already part of the architectural story of North Star House.
Julia Morgan incorporated natural materials including brick, stone, and wood throughout the estate, helping create the Arts and Crafts character that still defines the property today.
Over more than a century, however, portions of the property deteriorated significantly. North Star House stood vacant for more than 20 years before community-led restoration began in 2006.
Today, volunteers, donors, supporters, and visitors continue the work of bringing the estate back to life.
You can read more about the history of North Star House and the ongoing effort to restore this historic Grass Valley property.
Your Brick Helps Support Preservation
Purchasing a brick is more than adding a name to the property.
Proceeds support the ongoing restoration, maintenance, landscaping, and preservation work required to care for North Star House.
The property is owned and operated by the North Star Historic Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Much of the progress visitors see today has been made possible through volunteers, donations, events, rentals, memberships, and community support.
Every contribution helps move another piece of the property forward.
If an engraved brick is not the right fit, there are also other ways to support North Star House, including memberships, sponsorships, volunteering, and direct donations.
Come See the Bricks in Person
One of the best parts of an engraved brick is that it becomes something you can return to.
Supporters can visit North Star House, walk the grounds, see their brick, and experience the restoration work their contribution helped support.
Public docent-led tours are offered throughout the year and provide a closer look at the estate's architecture, history, restoration, and the people connected to it.
Plan a historic tour of North Star House or review our current hours of operation before your visit.
Leave Your Mark at North Star House
Preserving North Star House has always been a community effort.
An engraved brick gives you the opportunity to add your own name, memory, celebration, or tribute to that continuing story while directly supporting the future of the property.
Choose a 4" x 8" brick for $300 or an 8" x 8" brick for $1,000, personalize your message, and become a permanent part of North Star House.
Purchase your commemorative brick and leave your mark at North Star House.
North Star House
Published July 7, 2026
