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Sharpsteen Museum

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www.sharpsteenmuseum.org

Located at 1311 Washington Street in Calistoga, the Sharpsteen Museum is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of upper Napa Valley history. With their fascinating dioramas and permanent exhibits, visitors can explore the many changes of the landscape and culture in Calistoga and the upper Napa Valley from pre-history to World War I, with a special focus on Calistoga’s history as an 1860s Hot Springs resort—developed by Sam Brannan. The Sharpsteen Museum also has various special exhibits that are changed every six months.

One of the last remaining cottages from Brannan’s Calistoga Hot Springs Resort adjoins the main museum building, and is used as an auxiliary exhibit. Although moved only a short distance to this location, this cottage serves as a reminder to Calistoga’s early beginnings as a resort destination.

The Sharpsteen Museum has plenty of fascinating exhibits and fun events to take part in, and is one of the key places for Napa Valley history. The museum is located at 1311 Washington Street in Calistoga, and is open 7 days a week from 11am-4pm. They can be reached at 707-942-5911.  www.sharpsteenmuseum.org

Background: Cottages at the Calistoga Hot Springs Resort, ca.1900

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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...]

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