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Old House Club

Love old houses? We do too!

Our Old House Club brings together people who share a passion for preserving and celebrating Napa County’s historic homes. Members enjoy exclusive tours, expert talks, and behind-the-scenes looks at restoration projects throughout the Valley. Whether you live in an old house, dream of owning one, or simply love the stories they tell, the Old House Club offers inspiration, resources, and community for everyone who believes that the past still has a place in our future.

This free, informal group is for everyone who loves old houses…no experience required, just enthusiasm!

Interested in hosting a gathering at your Old House? Contact Christine Madrid French, Executive Director of Napa County Landmarks, at christine@napacountylandmarks.org or 707-231-8261.

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Our Halloween Edition is hosted by Sue and David LePage, preservationists and owners of a beautifully restored 1895 Victorian cottage. The home will be decked out for the season—with spider webs, spirits, and a remarkable collection of vintage Halloween decor spanning decades.

We’ll begin with a welcome from Christine Madrid French, Executive Director of Napa County Landmarks, followed by preservation stories from hosts Sue and David LePage. Afterward, mix and mingle while enjoying the festive atmosphere and vintage curiosities. Space is limited to 40 guests—reserve your spot soon!

Date: Oct 17, 2025
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
Location: 2117 First Street, Napa, CA, 94559.

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2117 First Street (LePage House)

Built around 1895, the house at 2117 First Street has stood witness to more than a century of Napa’s changing character and community life. Early residents included John E. and Harriett O’Neill; he worked as a bank teller at the Bank of Napa. A.A. Gruber, owned the home in the 1910s. A blacksmith and later paint shop owner from Rochester, New York, his family was noted for their lively gatherings. By the 1930s, the home belonged to Dr. C.E. McCormick and his family, well-known local physicians, followed by a series of residents whose stories reflected the era—from Navy reservist Harry Hartman in the 1940s to George and Mrs. Rae, civic-minded locals involved with Mare Island Naval Shipyard and the March of Dimes. In later decades, the house sheltered generations of working families, including William “Tom” Noakes, a former major league ballplayer, and Dan McGraw, a World War II shipyard worker. Through the years, the property changed hands many times, each owner leaving a trace of their story in the life of this enduring First Street home.

RSVP for the Old House Club on Oct. 17!

Previous Old House Club Meetups

1475 4th Street, Napa

Migliavacca Mansion, Napa

© Napa County Landmarks
707-231-8261 (office mobile and text)
Street Address: 1416 Brown Street
Napa, California, 94559
Mailing Address: PO Box 267
Napa, California, 94559
Tax ID No/EIN. 23-7387672
Tax ID Address: 1443 Main St. #102A
Napa, California 94559

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