Napa in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mural #2 - Napa Early in the 20th Century
By Mikulas Kravjansky
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 22, 2020
1. Mural #2 - Napa Early in the Twentieth Century Marker
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Mural #2 - Napa Early in the 20th Century. By Mikulas Kravjansky. Credit the 1908 Napa City and County Portfolio and Directory, published by Mr. H. A. Darms of Napa, and considerable research in the archives of the Napa County Historical Society by Napa artist Miky Kravjansky for the concept behind this montage of early Napa.
Important personages represented include, from left, Napa County Sheriff D. A. Dunlap (with hat and moustache), Napa Mayor D. S. Kyser (with moustache and sideburns), Superior Court Judge Henry C. Gesford (with beard and shock of white hair) and Justice of the Peace (future State Senator) Nathan Coombs. The lady depicted on the page of the Napa Daily Journal is Lena A. Jackson, the then Superintendent of Schools.
Noteworthy buildings of the time are, from left, the Goodman Library, the Napa County Courthouse, the Migliavacca Mansion (all three are still standing) and the Central School. In the center, behind the courthouse and depicted in the distance, are some of the many spires of the "Insane Asylum“, the city's largest employer of the time.
The glove and shoe in the Keigs Shoe Store ad are examples of goods manufactured locally and the Horse and Buggy, an example of the major mode of transportation. The "1900“ wine cask and fresh fruit denote the large part agriculture played in those days. The lady and two children and the couple in the center are in the dress of the day and the foursome of "dandy“ gentlemen are shown sampling wine, a pastime as popular then as it is today.
In recognition of their generosity in making this mural possible, the Napa Mural Society gives special thanks to:
Artist Miky Kravjansky, who donated his time and talent. , Bell Products, Inc., Jim Asbury, President, for the installation. , Superior Paint of napa, Roger Langley, owner, for the paint. , Morris Brown Realty, building owners, for providing the location. , Napa City Council, for their support of the mural project. , The Napa Chamber of Commerce, for making it all possible. ,
Credit the 1908 Napa City & County Portfolio & Directory, published
by Mr. H. A. Darms of Napa, and considerable research in the archives
of the Napa County Historical Society by Napa artist Miky Kravjansky
for the concept behind this montage of early Napa.
Important personages represented include, from left, Napa County
Sheriff D. A. Dunlap (with hat & moustache), Napa Mayor D. S. Kyser
(with moustache & sideburns), Superior Court Judge Henry C. Gesford
(with beard & shock of white hair) and Justice of the Peace (future
State Senator) Nathan Coombs. The lady depicted on the page of the
Napa Daily Journal is Lena A. Jackson, the then Superintendent
of Schools.
Noteworthy buildings of the time are, from left, the Goodman
Library, the Napa County Courthouse, the Migliavacca Mansion
(all three are still standing) & the Central School. In the center,
behind the courthouse & depicted in the distance, are some of the
many spires of the "Insane Asylum“, the city's largest employer
of the time.
The glove and shoe in the Keigs Shoe Store ad are examples of goods
manufactured locally and the Horse & Buggy, an example of the
major mode of transportation. The "1900“ wine cask and fresh fruit
denote the large part agriculture played in those days. The lady &
two children and the couple in the center
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are in the dress of the
day & the foursome of "dandy“ gentlemen are shown sampling wine,
a pastime as popular then as it is today.
In recognition of their generosity in making this mural possible,
the Napa Mural Society gives special thanks to:
Artist Miky Kravjansky, who donated his time and talent.
Bell Products, Inc., Jim Asbury, President, for the installation.
Superior Paint of napa, Roger Langley, owner, for the paint.
Morris Brown Realty, building owners, for providing the location.
Napa City Council, for their support of the mural project.
The Napa Chamber of Commerce, for making it all possible.
Location. 38° 17.872′ N, 122° 17.266′ W. Marker is in Napa, California, in Napa County. Marker is at the intersection of Randolph Street and First Street, on the left when traveling south on Randolph Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Napa CA 94559, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
