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From the Days of Wine & Rebels:

September 2, 2021 by NCL Leave a Comment

Local Prohibition Era Stories Frequently referred to as America’s greatest societal experiment and mistake, Prohibition filled the Napa County newspapers full of unique stories. These true historical accounts range from the expected to the surprising as well as tragic to amusing. They will feature accounts of the routine saloon and speak-easy raids to shoot-outs to […]

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The Architecturally Unique Bank of Napa Building

April 5, 2021 by Annie Schaefer Leave a Comment

The Classical Revival style of this architectural era was used primarily for designing commercial and governmental buildings, such as the Bank of Napa building. In addition to the previously mentioned architectural movements, the Classical Revival style was inspired by the Greek and Roman design principles.

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CVNL 6th Annual Heart of Napa Awards

March 23, 2021 by NCL Leave a Comment

Every year the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) celebrates nonprofit organizations, leaders and volunteers of Napa County. The 2020 Heart of Napa Award program recognized 61 eligible nominees within 5 respected categories: Volunteer of the Year, Excellence in Board Leadership, Youth Volunteer of the Year, Excellence in Leadership and Achievement in Nonprofit Excellence.

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Diverse Pioneers: Historical Women of Napa Valley

March 5, 2021 by NCL Leave a Comment

  In honor of March being designated “National Women’s History Month,” the Napa County Library and Rebecca Yerger – local historian and Napa Valley Register columnist – are offering “Diverse Pioneers: Historical Women of Napa Valley.” This special, FREE, one-hour Zoom presentation will highlight the lives, times and accomplishments of – pioneer settler Maria de […]

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Legacies of Long Ago Napans – Mid-Century Modern Mystique

February 18, 2021 by NCL Leave a Comment

“Legacies of Long Ago Napans – The Mid-Century Modern Mystique” course’s focus is more than May’s official designation as historic preservation month. Actually, the more important prong of this inspiration is the recent demolition of the mid-century modern style Chrysler-Jeep Auto Dealership building at 333 Soscol Avenue, Napa. The razing of this rare local example […]

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Preservation Corner

What You Need to Know
Before Buying an Old House

With their aesthetic character and distinctive charm, old houses are staples on the real estate market. In fact, many buyers aren’t interested in new constructions at all and prefer the qualities of homes built in certain styles or eras. However, an older home isn’t right for every sort of buyer. Notorious for their maintenance needs, old houses may also pose a good deal of expense for homeowners. If you’re getting ready to shop for a home, you’ll want to consider the pros and cons of buying an old house and whether this purchase is truly right for you. What are the Pros and Cons of Old House? Every real estate purchase will have its upside and downside. However, there are some unique pros and cons associated with older houses that you should consider before you buy one. In fact, many … [Read More...]

2022 Ten Most Threatened Treasures

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California Preservation Foundation

38th Annual
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