Rancho Cucamonga in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Cucamonga Rancho Winery
(Thomas Vineyard Company Winery)
Photographed By Levi Gonzalez, April 9, 2024
1. Cucamonga Rancho Winery Marker
8916 Foothill Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Built: 1939
This is the site of California's oldest winery. It was built in 1839 by Tiburcio Tapia by the hands of many Chinese laborers. Construction began sometime after March 3, 1839, when Governor Juan B. Alvarado of Mexico granted Rancho de Cucamonga to Tapia. John Rains made substantial additions. It was purchased by Hugh Thomas in 1920 and became a successful Route 66 business after Prohibition was repealed. In recent times, the building has been renovated and houses several businesses. The surrounding site is developed as a retail complex, and many of the winery equipment pieces are on display throughout the parking lot.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 34° 7.307′ N, 117° 32.241′ W. Marker is in Rancho Cucamonga, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard. This marker can be reached from the sidewalk at the intersection of Day Creek Blvd. and Baseline Rd. There are two sets of stairs at this intersection that lead directly into the area where the marker is located. The marker is located within the Day Creek Marketplace,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Tribute to the Rich History of Wine Making in Rancho Cucamonga (within shouting distance of this marker); Etiwanda Grape Products Company Site (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Garrett & Co. Winery (Virginia Dare Winery) (about 600 feet away); Ellena/Regina Winery (Filippi Winery) (about 700 feet away); Isle House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Johnston House & "Office" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Etiwanda School District (approx. 0.9 miles away); Frost Brothers General Store (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rancho Cucamonga.
Regarding Cucamonga Rancho Winery. Throughout this retail complex - the Day Creek Marketplace - there are several markers narrating the history of winemaking in the city.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed By Levi Gonzalez, April 9, 2024
2. Rancho Cucamonga Historical Wineries Map
Photographed By Levi Gonzalez, April 9, 2024
3. Cucamonga Rancho Winery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2024, by Levi Gonzalez of Rancho Cucamonga, California. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2024, by Levi Gonzalez of Rancho Cucamonga, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
