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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PWH_johnson-doran-building_Napa-CA.html
"Sewing Machine Johnson" - built this carriage house with the expectation that his sewing machine, horse drawn buggy & bicycle business would soon be relocated and transformed into a luxury automobile showroom and repair shop. In 1914 James H. Joh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PUZ_john-moyer-patchett_Napa-CA.html
Near this site in 1856, John M. Patchett, native of England, opened the first commercial winery in the Napa Valley. Patchett's Grove Winery produced over 6,000 gallons of wine shipped to fine restaurants in San Francisco. The vineyard extended fro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PUV_napa-birthplace-of-the-loudspeaker-and-the-magnavox-corp_Napa-CA.html
Peter Jensen and
Edwin Pridham's
invention occurred at
1606 F St. in May of 1915.
This statue, unveiled
on May 18, 1985
is the work of Napa
sculptor Franco Vianello
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BAB_oberon-saloon_Napa-CA.html
Built in 1893, the Oberon was the hub of activity in downtown Napa. Patrons could buy a cigar, get a shave and a haircut for two bits, or relax with a cold beer while playing a leisurely game of pool or cards. Many a shoe was shined here. In 1932 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1124_a-hatt-buildings-1884-1886_Napa-CA.html
These buildings were constructed alongside the Embarcadero de Napa by Captain Albert Hatt, a seafarer who came to California in 1864. The building was used as a warehouse and for sale of merchandise. The second floor housed a roller rink. The 1886…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10YH_napa-state-hospital_Napa-CA.html
Situated on 192 acres of Rancho Tulocay land purchased from Don Cayetano Juarez, this hospital opened its doors in November 1875. The central building was constructed of native stone and millions of bricks made on this site. Over the years the pro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10YA_cuttings-wharf_Napa-CA.html
Francis Cutting was born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1834 and arrived in San Francisco in 1858. After establishing himself in the fruit packing business he sought to expand operations to fruit growing as well and looked here for a wharf site and o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10Y1_napa-valley-railroad_Napa-CA.html
The Napa Valley Railroad ran from Soscol Landing, the most northerly terminus of the larger bay steamers, north 4.5 miles to this site in Napa City. Ground was broken on November 21, 1864, and by January 1865 the grade and track laying was complet…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10XP_dave-cavagnaro-circus-plaza_Napa-CA.html
Named in honor of Davis Ernest Cavagnaro, who served as a director of the Napa Town and Country Fair board for 20 years. A devoted, active circus fan, originator of Napa's fair parades, civic minded citizen who was lovingly known as Mayor of East …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10WZ_napas-china-town-shuck-chan_Napa-CA.html
Lower Marker:Napa's China TownNapa's China Town was situated on both sides of First Street from this point west to Napa Creek. It occupied the area south of First to the Napa River where the Joss House stood near the juncture of Napa Creek and a n…