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

Inscription.
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 It was purchased by Hugh Thomas in 1920 and became a successful Route 66 business after Prohibition was repealed.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. It 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

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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, between two restaurants: MOD Pizza and Dumpling Master. Just feet away is another marker titled "A Tribute to the Rich History of Wine Making in Rancho Cucamonga". Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7220 Day Creek Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91739, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

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

Rancho Cucamonga Historical Wineries Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Levi Gonzalez, April 9, 2024

2. Rancho Cucamonga Historical Wineries Map

(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); Chaffey-Garcia House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Isle House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Johnston House & "Office" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Etiwanda School District (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

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 594 times since then and 56 times this year. 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.