CAPTIOLA — Work is underway on putting a new face on two of the famed Six Sisters homes on the Esplanade in Capitola Village.
A crew of three from D&B Paint and Stain of Gilroy are tackling the multi-week task of bringing the pair of homes back to life.
“There’s a lot of detail in these homes,” said D&B owner, Daren Baker. “It’s surprising to me that the existing paint doesn’t show off the amazing architectural design. I mean, the right colors and contrast could really bring out the belly banding, the crown molding and incredible gingerbread work. That’s what we’re going to do.”
Since around 1900, according to Capitola Historical Museum curator Frank Perry, the sextet maintains its prominent spot facing the sea in what is now top dollar real estate.
Baker said it will take four to five weeks to complete the painting. He was unsure if plans were to paint the remaining four structures.
A brass plaque attached to the front of one of the homes reads: “Historic Six Sisters, 116 Esplanade. Camp Capitola circa 1880s. Moore family circa 1970. Historic reconstruction circa 1984.”
Baker said he has been professionally painting since he “got out of high school.”
“This is going to look really beautiful when it’s complete,” he said.
