Napa County Landmarks

Preserving irreplaceable historic buildings and properties.

USPS Franklin Station–SOLD!

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Napa County Landmarks is proud to announce that the historic Franklin Street Post Office has been SOLD!

Thanks to our efforts and your support, the beautiful Napa Post Office has been preserved and as of today (3/6) has a new buyer! The Post Office will see new owners and a new use, but will still maintain the historic integrity of its appearance and remain one of Napa’s most notable landmarks. Best of all, Napa County Landmarks owns the easement for the Post Office, ensuring its protection and that its restoration will be up to historic preservation standards.

Stay tuned for more information on the Post Office, and thank you for all your help and support!

Preservation Corner

Congressman Mike Thompson
Meets with NCL Representatives

Three members of our Napa County Landmarks (NCL) met with California Preservation Foundation (CPF) and Congressman Mike Thompson recently to discuss the crucial importance of federal tax credits for historic preservation.  The Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2021 (HTC-GO, HR 2294/S.2266), would make important changes to the Historic Tax Credit to encourage more building reuse and redevelopment across the country.  California passed the California Historic Tax Credit (SB 451-Atkins) in 2019 to encourage economic development of historic properties on the California Register of Historic Places. The goal of the meeting was to build support for the federal tax program (HTC GO) as an economic stimulus for communities – small and large in the post-COVID … [Read More...]

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