Preserving irreplaceable historic buildings and properties.
This article was written by Rebecca Yerger and previously published in the Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine in November of 2014. To keep Porchfest awareness alive, NCL thought it would be appropriate to re-publish. Enjoy!
The American porch is a prominent and defining feature of a building, especially a residence. Over time, its purpose, function, form and popularity have evolved as … Read More
To encourage the next generation of historic preservationists, Napa County Landmarks (NCL) is proud to announce the recipients of our annual scholarships for graduating Napa County high school seniors for 2020. NCL is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the appreciation and preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts through educational … Read More
The following descriptions are St. Helena’s Fourth of July celebrations in 1894 & 1905 appearing in the local newspaper, the St. Helena Star.
1894 – “The St. Helena Turn Verein Celebrates Our Natal Day.”“The 118th anniversary of America’s independence was celebrated in St. Helena. The town was dressed in holiday attire, … Read More
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards are 10 basic Principles created to help preserve the distinctive character of an historic building and its site, while allowing for reasonable change to meet new needs.
The Standards (36 Code of Federal Regulations … Read More
