Napa in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Johnson-Doran Building
est. 1913
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 5, 2015
1. Johnson-Doran Building Marker
Inscription.
Johnson-Doran Building. est. 1913. "Sewing Machine Johnson" - built this carriage house with the expectation that his sewing machine, horse drawn buggy and bicycle business would soon be relocated and transformed into a luxury automobile showroom and repair shop. In 1914 James H. Johnson was awarded the Packard dealership, and in 1934 his widow Mary Johnson sold the property. In 2006 the building was seismically retrofitted, updated and restored by the Doran Family in honor of past glories and future generations. This historic building is dedicated to the people of Napa Valley and shall continue to serve as a gathering place for friends and commerce.
"Sewing Machine Johnson" - built this carriage house with the expectation that his sewing machine, horse drawn buggy & bicycle business would soon be relocated and transformed into a luxury automobile showroom and repair shop. In 1914 James H. Johnson was awarded the Packard dealership, and in 1934 his widow Mary Johnson sold the property. In 2006 the building was seismically retrofitted, updated and restored by the Doran Family in honor of past glories and future generations. This historic building is dedicated to the people of Napa Valley and shall continue to serve as a gathering place for friends and commerce.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 38° 18.107′ N, 122° 17.262′ W. Marker is in Napa, California, in Napa County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Caymus Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1343 Main Street, Napa CA 94559, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Tenants settle into historic Napa building. The Napa Valley-Register's article (1/13/2007) on the renovation of the building. (Submitted on December 9, 2015.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 5, 2015
2. Johnson-Doran Building Marker - Wide View
The marker is just to the left of the store entrance and may be obscured by toys during business hours.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 5, 2015
3. Johnson-Doran Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.