Napa in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

First Presbyterian Church Building

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

1. First Presbyterian Church Building Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Designed by pioneer architects R.H. Daly and Theodore Eisen, this church is an outstanding example of late Victorian Gothic architectural styling. It is the best surviving example in this region of early works associated with Eisen, who later became an important Southern California architect. The First Presbyterian Church has been in continuous use since its construction in 1874. Longest early Pastorates are Richard Wylie and Erwin Bollinger.

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 878

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Napa County Historical Society, May 18, 1975.

Erected 1975 by State Department of Parks and Recreation and the Napa County Historical Society. (Marker Number 878.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 38° 17.794′ N, 122° 17.213′

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W. Marker is in Napa, California, in Napa County. Marker is on Third Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located between Randolph and Franklin Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1333 Third Street, Napa CA 94559, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mural #2 - Napa Early in the 20th Century (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Napa Valley Railroad (about 600 feet away); Native Sons Hall (about 600 feet away); Napa Courthouse Flag Staff (about 600 feet away); "Barrel of Fun" (about 700 feet away); Old Napa Register Building, 1905 (about 700 feet away); Fremont's Crossing (approx. 0.2 miles away); Napa County Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Napa.

Regarding First Presbyterian Church Building. In 1874 The First Presbyterian Church was erected on land donated by NATHAN COOMBS.

This building was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.878 on January 13, 1975. It was also listed in the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 1975.

First Presbyterian Church Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

2. First Presbyterian Church Building and Marker

Looking Southeast

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

3. First Presbyterian Church Building and Marker

Looking Southwest

National Register of Historic Places Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

4. National Register of Historic Places Plaque

This plaque is mounted on the front of the building on Randolf Street.

First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

5. First Presbyterian Church

View from Randolf Street

Stained Glass Window Over Entrance Doors image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

6. Stained Glass Window Over Entrance Doors

Statue Under Steeple image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

7. Statue Under Steeple

Third Street View of the Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 26, 2009

8. Third Street View of the Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,225 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on May 10, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.