NCL Donates to Local Non-Profits Since 1974, Napa County Landmarks has advocated for the preservation and appreciation of historic buildings and districts throughout Napa County. Our staff and Board of Directors are devoted to promoting these goals through our educational programs, advocacy, and technical assistance to property owners and local agencies. NCL is fortunate to […]
Bridges Saved!!
Preservation advocacy at work Caltrans has tabled its plans to upgrade and widen two historic Highway 29 bridges after heavy opposition from the St. Helena community. Caltrans had planned to replace the stone rails of the York Creek Bridge south of Beringer Vineyards and the Sulphur Creek Bridge north of Gott’s because they no longer […]
Blue Oak School Then & Now
With the commencement of the Fall school year, NCL thought this article may be of interest. Written by Rebecca Yerger in December of 2012, it focuses on the history of the Washington-Polk primary school, A.K.A. Blue Oak School. This article was originally published in The Napa Valley Marketplace magazine. The downtown Napa building now known […]
Napa County’s Ghost Wineries
2020 Autumn History Classes of Napa County This four week course will define and explain the term “ghost winery” as well as cover the history, architectural style and heritage, preservation and revival of each featured winery! Zoom Class! Tuesdays, September 22nd through October 13, 2020, from 7 – 8 PM. […]
The Heritage and History of the American Porch
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 […]
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