St. Helena in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Larkmead Winery/Kornell Cellars
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
1. Larkmead Winery / Kornell Cellars Marker
Felix Salmina arrived from Switzerland in the 1860s and in 1892 purchased this winery that had been established in 1884 by Lillian Hitchcock Coit. Felix converted the winery into a larger facility using stone quarried from nearby hills and expanded the vineyards. Initially grapes sold for $5.00 per ton and wine for 5 cents a gallon. After prohibition, Larkmead developed a reputation as one of the outstanding wine processing plants in the Napa Valley. It was here that Hans Kornell produced sparkling wines. In 1993 the Frank Family took over operations and continues to produce both sparkling and still wines.
By Sam Brannan Chapter #1004
E Clampus Vitus
Erected 2004 by Sam Brannan Chapter No.1004, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 38° 33.535′ N, 122° 31.369′ W. Marker is in St. Helena, California, in Napa County. It can be reached from Larkmead Lane 0.4 miles east of St. Helena Highway (California Highway 29/128). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1091 Larkmead Lane, Saint Helena CA 94574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in Wine Country, and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Reason P. Tucker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Schramsberg (approx. 0.6 miles away); The White Church (approx.
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Regarding Larkmead Winery/Kornell Cellars. This site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on 02/01/1982 - #82002215
Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
Bruce Frigard was Noble Grand Humbug when this plaque was placed. Plaque wording by Loren A. Wilson.
— Submitted April 15, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
2. Larkmead Winery / Kornell Cellars
Marker is located to the left of the door. The National Register of Historic Places Plaque is located to the right, behind the small tree.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
3. Larkmead Winery / Kornell Cellars
Main Entrance to the Winery. The Gift Shop and Wine Tasting Room is located at the back of this building.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
4. National Register of Historic Places Plaque
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009
5. Larkmead Winery Cornerstone
Larkmead Winery
F. Salmina & Co.
Photographed by Larry Gertner
6. Larkmead Vinyards
Calwineries website entry
Larkmead Vineyards is a historic winery that is currently owned by Kate Solari Baker and Cam Baker. The property was originally developed by Lillie Hitchcock Coit, benefactor of Coit Tower in San Francisco.
(Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona; May 3, 2009)
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Larkmead Vineyards is a historic winery that is currently owned by Kate Solari Baker and Cam Baker. The property was originally developed by Lillie Hitchcock Coit, benefactor of Coit Tower in San Francisco.
(Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona; May 3, 2009)
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,970 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on May 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
