Lincoln Heights in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

San Antonio Winery

Since 1917

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 9, 2015

1. San Antonio Winery Marker

Inscription. For nearly a century, the San Antonio Winery has been the heart of winemaking culture in Los Angeles. The winery's founder Santo Cambianica left his home, Berzo San Fermo, in Lombardy, Italy in 1910. Then in 1917 he founded his company on the original Lamar Street location where it still exists. Santo was a truly devout catholic who produced sacramental wines for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to survive prohibition. His nephew Stefano Riboli joined the business shortly after prohibition was repealed. Santo, Stefano and Stefano's wife Maddalena - the winery's matriarch - built a thriving, innovative business, which now spans four generations. The rich historical tradition is a source of great pride for the Riboli family.

Erected by Native Sons of the Golden West, Ramona Parlor 109 and Rio Hondo Parlor 294. (Marker Number 42.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 34° 3.813′ N, 118° 13.44′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in

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Lincoln Heights. Marker is on Lamar Street, 0.2 miles south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 737 Lamar Street, Los Angeles CA 90031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. River Station Area (approx. half a mile away); Buena Vista Street Viaduct (approx. 0.6 miles away); Vignes Street Grade Separation (approx. 0.6 miles away); Portolá Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Zanja Madre (approx. 0.6 miles away); Welcome to the Graveyard (approx. 0.7 miles away); Chinatown Heritage and Visitor Center (approx. ¾ mile away); Historic Brick Pavers (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 9, 2015

2. San Antonio Winery Marker

Marker can be seen to the right of the entrance within the ivy-covered wall.

San Antonio Winery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017

3. San Antonio Winery

The last remaining winery in the city. Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 42, declared in 1966.

San Antonio Heritage Since 1917 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 9, 2015

4. San Antonio Heritage Since 1917

San Antonio Winery - First Press image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 9, 2015

5. San Antonio Winery - First Press

“This was the First Press used in our winery. It was built about 1890 and originally operated by hand.”

Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 9, 2015

6. San Antonio Winery

“To the Sun that warmed the Vineyard. To the juice that turned the Wine. To the Host that cracked the bottle. And made it yours and mine.”

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2015, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on May 27, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2015, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3. submitted on June 10, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 10, 2015, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.