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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM132S_the-henry-haus-blacksmith-and-wagonmaker-shop_St-Helena-CA.html
Henry Haus, a native of Switzerland, came to Pope Valley in 1889 at the age of 16. He opened his blacksmith shop in the adjacent wooden structure in 1897, caring for the needs of this valley until 1950.
In 1899 he married Regula Anna and they r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11NX_nsgw-historic-district_St-Helena-CA.html
The Native Sons of the Golden West Hall has served for more than a century as a gathering place and social center of community activity within St. Helena. It is situated just outside the SW edge of the St. Helena Historic Commercial District, whic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM113R_nichelini-vineyard_St-Helena-CA.html
Placed to commemorate the founding of the Nichelini Winery in 1890 by Anton Nichelini. Here on the southern slope of Sage Canyon he and his wife Caterina built their home and winery and raised twelve children. Ownership passed to eldest son, Willi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM111N_chalet-bernensis_St-Helena-CA.html
In 1858 Swiss-German John Thomann arrived in California and, by 1874, had built this winery. He built his family home next to the winery in 1884. The Sutter family purchased a small vineyard nearby in 1891 to supply their wine and spirits business…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10YF_white-sulphur-springs_St-Helena-CA.html
Situated on what was once a Mexican Land Grant to Dr. Edward Bale, White Sulphur Springs was discovered in 1848 and a resort was opened in 1852, making this California's oldest. Wealthy San Franciscans traveled here in the latter half of the 19th …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10XY_whiskey-crossing_St-Helena-CA.html
One and one half miles north of here, at the second crossing of Chiles Creek, is the spot known as "Whiskey Crossing". Although shrouded in folklore, the origin of the name is based upon a probable incident that took place in the early days of Nap…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10XU_stonebridge_St-Helena-CA.html
Departed this life February 1953Located on the hill to the east and south of this point was a haven of comfort to many a man from the late 1800's until closed in 1953. Condemned by certain elements of our society yet venerated by others that "labo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10XE_robert-louis-stevenson_St-Helena-CA.html
In 1880 Robert Louis Stevenson, for health reasons, spent a week with his bride in one of Sam Brannan's cottages in Calistoga. He then spent nearly two months on Mt. St. Helena at the old Silverado Mine, scene of the Silverado Squatters.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10WT_richie-block_St-Helena-CA.html
A fine example of Victorian architecture, this building was erected in 1892 by M. G. Richie. For many years it has served the city's business community. In 1893 the hall and banquet rooms upstairs were leased to Saint Helena Lodge No. 93 Free & Ac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10WM_charles-krug-1825-1892_St-Helena-CA.html
Charles Krug, a Prussian immigrant with controversial political beliefs for which he was briefly jailed, finally arrived in San Francisco in 1852. He likely came with no grape-growing or winemaking experience, but his insight, thirst, and inherent…