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Concannon Vineyards
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By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Concannon Vineyards Marker | | |
Inscription. Here, in 1883, James Concannon founded the Concannon Vineyard. The quality it achieved in Sacramental and commercial wines helped establish Livermore Valley as one of America’s select wine growing districts. Grape cuttings from this vineyard were introduced to Mexico between 1889 and 1904 for the improvement of its commercial viticulture.
Erected 1958 by California State Park Commission, Livermore Chamber of Commerce and Las Positas Parlor No.96, Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 641.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West marker series.
Location. 37° 40.006′ N, 121° 44.38′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Tesla Road. Click for map. Marker is located on the Winery Building under the bell. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore CA 94550, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Joaquin Murrieta and Murrieta's Well (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wente Bros. Winery (approx. 0.8 miles away); William M. Mendenhall 1823 – 1911 / DeAnza Expedition Campsite (approx. 1.1 miles away); Mills Square Flag Pole (approx. 1.8 miles away); Veteran's Memorial Building (approx. 1.8 miles away); Carnegie Library (approx. 1.8 miles away); First Presbyterian Church Memorial Chapel (approx. 1.8 miles away); Livermore Town Hall Jail and Firehouse (approx. 1.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Livermore.| | | | 
By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Concannon Vineyards Marker and Bell | | |
More about this marker. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.641 on April 28, 1958
Regarding Concannon Vineyards. Concannon Vineyard was the first Livermore Winery that still survives today. The now widely planted Cabernet Sauvignon clones 7 and 8 were pioneered in the vineyard. These clones have been used for many years all over California, and have produced some of the best wines in the state’s history.
Also see . . . Concannon Vineyard Website. (Submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
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By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Concannon Vineyards Bell | | This bell was used to call the workers to the fields, announce meal time, and "quitting" time. | | |
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By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Concannon Vineyards Building | | Marker is located on the left side behind the bush seen in photo. | | |
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By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Concannon Vineyards | | Marker and bell can be seen to the left. | | |
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By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009 | |
| | | 6. Modern Day Winery Operations | | |
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By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009 | |
| | | 7. California State Landmark Directional Sign | | Sign located on Testa Road near the entrance to Concannon Winery and Vineyard. | | |
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By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009 | |
| | | 8. Concannon Vineyards | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 1,050 times since then. Last updated on June 1, 2010, by Bart Burkhart of Clovis, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.
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