Napa County Landmarks

Preserving irreplaceable historic buildings and properties.

Napa County’s Ghost Wineries

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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.

Far Niente Winery built in 1885,  photo circa 1920.

 

Flora Springs Winery built in 1885.

 

Frog’s Leap Winery circa 1880s.

 

Trefethen Winery constructed in 1886.

 

Enrollment fees:
$40 for NCL members,
$45 for Non-members.

Enrollment deadline is Tuesday,
September 22nd, 2020 @ 3 PM.

Preservation Corner

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California Preservation Foundation

38th Annual
California Preservation Awards
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