Near Tubbs Lane east of Foothill Boulevard (California Route 128), on the left when traveling east.
Sitting before you is a vintage 1947 Model Ford Truck. This model is part of a line of post-war era trucks built during 1942 to 1947. These half-ton pickups featured a stronger frame compared to its predecessors, along with a more modern suspension . . . — — Map (db m251284) HM
This historic grist mill known as the “Bale Mill” was erected by Dr. E.T. Bale, Grantee Carne Humana Rancho, in 1846. The mill with its surrounding land was deeded to the Native Sons of the Golden West by Mrs. W.W. Lyman. Restored . . . — — Map (db m18672) HM
On Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
The site of the City Hall originally held the Bedlam Opera House, named after a niece of Sam Brannan, founder of Calistoga. Burned to the ground at the turn of the Century, it was rebuilt and completed in 1902.
Originally built to house . . . — — Map (db m18560) HM
On Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Built by Sam Brannan for the Napa Valley Railroad in 1868 one year before the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. Second oldest remaining railroad station in California. Northern terminus of the Napa Valley Railroad and its successors the . . . — — Map (db m143495) HM
The Calistoga Sam Brannan center, including the Sharpsteen Museum and the Sam Brannan Cottage, is dedicated to Calistoga’s early pioneers.
The complex, named for Sam Brannan, Calistoga’s original entrepreneur, will preserve and perpetuate the . . . — — Map (db m18587) HM
Edward Bale sailed from England to California in the 1830s and settled in Monterey where he was named surgeon-in chief of the Mexican Army by General Mariano Vallejo. In 1839 he married Vallejo’s niece, Maria Soberanes, and in 1841 was granted a . . . — — Map (db m18635) HM
Near Tubbs Lane east of Foothill Boulevard (California Route 128), on the left when traveling east.
The hot mineral therapy pool was constructed back in the 1930s. Much like the native Wappo Indians, guests considered the hot mineral therapy pool to have spiritual, healing and rejuvenating properties. Guests would sooth what ailed them by enjoying . . . — — Map (db m251280) HM
On Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This Property
MOUNT VIEW HOTEL
Has been placed on the
NATIONAL REGISTER
OF HISTORICAL PLACES
By the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m18598) HM
On County Highway 29 at Silverado Trail, on the left when traveling north on County Highway 29.
Just a stones throw to the north, running through the Palisades, is Oat Hill Mine Road.
A narrow and picturesque trail today, it was once used to carry over 160,000 flasks of quicksilver valued at more than $5,000,000 from the Oat Hill Mine to the . . . — — Map (db m54750) HM
Near Tubbs Lane east of Foothill Boulevard (California Route 128), on the left when traveling east.
You are now standing in front of the Old Faithful Capped Geyser, which was capped in 1916, the same year it was drilled. In the mid-1900s, this geyser was put back into service, providing nutrient- rich mineral water to the Old Faithful Hot Mineral . . . — — Map (db m251282) HM
Near Tubbs Lane east of Foothill Boulevard (California Route 128), on the left when traveling east.
Water for the Old Faithful Geyser of California comes from an underground river that is 350°F (177°C) and lives 2 miles below the earth's surface. When it flows over the hot molten magma deep in the earth, it boils, expands and is collected in . . . — — Map (db m251278) HM
On Tubbs Lane 0.8 miles south of Hwy 29, on the right when traveling south.
This small but mighty steam well was built back in the 1930s. It served a variety of purposes, but was especially useful when it came to cooking. Cooking with steam is a practice that goes back thousands of years. This particular steam well was used . . . — — Map (db m121732) HM
Near Petrified Forest Road near Porter Creek Road, on the left when traveling east.
The Petrified Forest, dating from the Eocene Period, is the only known example of a petrified forest in California. Its size, scope and variety of petrification is unique in the world. Opalized wood, obsidian, quartz crystal, petrified coral and . . . — — Map (db m102520) HM
Near Petrified Forest Road 0.7 miles east of Porter Creek & Calistoga Roads.
The petrified forest, dating from the Eocene Period, is the only known example of a petrified forest in California. Its size, scope and variety of petrification is unique in the world. Opalized wood, obsidian, quartz crystal, petrified coral and . . . — — Map (db m175865) HM
Near Foothill Boulevard (California Route 128) east of Petrified Forest Road.
Dating back to the 1860’s, this cemetery served as a final resting place for many of the famous of Napa Valley pioneers. It wasn’t until 1885 that this cemetery site was surveyed and was permanently established as a cemetery known today as Pioneer . . . — — Map (db m54525) HM
Born in Virginia in 1806, Reason moved west in successive leaps and arrived in California in 1846 escaping by one day the Sierra snow that trapped the Donner Party. "Captain" Tucker led the first and participated in, later rescue efforts. Reason . . . — — Map (db m40745) HM
Near Lake County Highway (Hwy 29) 8.5 miles north of Foothill Boulevard (Hwy 128).
This tablet, placed by the Club Women of Napa County, marks the site of the cabin occupied in 1880 by Robert Louis Stevenson and bride, while he wrote The Silverado Squatters.
Doomed to know not winter, only spring, a being trod the flowery . . . — — Map (db m121970) HM
Near Petrified Forest Road east of Porter Creek Road, on the right when traveling west.
This is the first tree discovered by Charles Evans (Petrified Charley) in 1870. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote about this tree and his encounter with Petrified Charley in his book the “Silverado Squatters”. This tree is named in honor of their . . . — — Map (db m248026) HM
Near Washington Street west of Lincoln Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Built circa 1862, this cottage was part of the original
Brannan's Hot Springs Resort grounds, moved to this location
and fully restored in 1978.
Dedicated to the memory of Samuel Brannan, founder of Calistoga,
pioneer, promoter, . . . — — Map (db m243200) HM
Founded in 1862 by Jacob Schram. This was the first hillside winery of the Napa Valley. Robert Louis Stevenson, visiting here in 1880, devoted a chapter of his “Silverado Squatters” to Schramsberg and its wines. Ambrose Bierce and Lilly . . . — — Map (db m52168) HM
On Foothill Boulevard at Kortum Canyon Road, on the right when traveling east on Foothill Boulevard.
Among the first houses of Calistoga was
John York’s log cabin, constructed in October
1845. Rebuilt as part of the home of the Kortum
family, it was used as a residence until razed
in 1930. Nearby was the cabin of David Hudson
also built in . . . — — Map (db m240913) HM
Near Petrified Forest Road near Porter Creek Road, on the left when traveling east.
To Commemorate
... The discovery of the petrified forest by "Petrified Charlie" in the year 1870.
... The meeting with Robert Louis Stevenson immortalized in the book, "Silverado Squatters."
... All those others whose lives were devoted to . . . — — Map (db m102524) HM
On Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
A Revived Spirit
The Calistoga Depot building is the historical heart of the town - it was built by Sam Brannan in 1868 to welcome visitors to Calistoga’s unique splendors. As the second oldest train depot in California and the culmination of . . . — — Map (db m286490) HM
