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Paul Masson Mountain Winery
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By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006 | |
| | | 1. State Historic Landmark 733 | | |
Inscription. From the winery that bears the name of Paul Masson, premium wines and champagne have flowed continuously since 1852, even during Prohibition under a special government license. Twice partially destroyed by earthquake and fire, the original sandstone walls still stand. The 12th-century Spanish Romanesque portal came around the Horn.
Erected 1960 by State Department of Parks and Recreation, San Francisco Landmark Council, The Saint Clare Club of San Jose. (Marker Number 733.)
Location. 37° 15.63′ N, 122° 3.846′ W. Marker is near Saratoga, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Pierce Road. Click for map. Plaque is located in the Winery courtyard, across form the tasting room. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga CA 95070, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Saratoga (approx. 1.8 miles away); Captain Elisha Stephens (approx. 4.3 miles away); Gubserville (approx. 4.9 miles away); Forbes Flour Mill (approx. 5.3 miles away); Moreland School (approx. 5.4 miles away); Campbell Fire Station (approx. 6.9 miles away); Fire House #1 (approx. 6.9 miles away); Bank of Campbell (Farley Building) (approx. 6.9 miles away). | | | | 
By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006 | |
| | | 2. Paul Mason Mountain Winery Marker | | |
Additional keywords. Paul Mason |
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By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006 | |
| | | 3. The Paul Mason Mansion | | The Paul Masson residence, known as "the Chateau," built in 1905, was the site of many parties and celebrations that were the talk of local “High Society”. | | |
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By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006 | |
| | | 4. Main winery building entrance | | Old St. Patrick’s church was destroyed in the 1906 Earthquake. It entryway was saved and relocated to the winery grounds. It now serves as the main winery building entrance and as the backdrop for a stage on which “Music in the Vineyard” concerts have been held since 1958. | | |
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By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006 | |
| | | 5. Winery Building (north entrence) | | |
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By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006 | |
| | | 6. Winery Courtyards | | Today, The winery grounds are popular as a site for weddings, anniversaries and other celebrations. | | |
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By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 19, 2006 | |
| | | 7. Paul Mason Mountain Winery | | The Paul Mason Mountain Winery, located atop the hills above the town of Saratoga, command empressive views of the Southern San Francisco Bay Area. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on September 21, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,719 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Submitted on September 21, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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