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Our current photography competition celebrates the past and the present of historic buildings and landmark sites. What are the conditions of entering the competition? The two levels of participation are set by age, under the age of 18 or over the age of 18. Entrants can submit photos in four categories. The photo rights must be obtained by the entrant prior to entering the competition. Link in our bio, https://linktr.ee/napahistory, for more information on these guidelines, the judging rubric, and the registration form to submit your photographs.

What buildings are included in the 2021 photography competition? Alexandria Hotel (Plaza Hotel) The Alexandria Hotel is an unusual example of the Italian Villa style applied to a commercial building in the first decade of the 20th century. The 3 story brick building is defined by 3 square towers, projecting eaves supported by brackets, semi-circular arched windows and bay windows, all characteristic of the Villa style. The second and third levels, which are most architecturally significant, have retained their original design. Note particularly the Palladian windows in the towers. Photo circa 1910; Text excerpted from the description in the 1977 survey, Historic Resources Inventory #NapaHistory #NapaThenAndNow #PhotoCompetition2021 #ThePresenceOfThePast #PhotoChallenge #PhotoJournalism #photographer #HistoricPhotography

Last chance to register for tonight's virtual book release and author presentation, link in bio! Flipping through Lauren Coodley's book last week we stumbled upon this piece of lost history. "Many Yountville children learned early on to hunt game, drive tractors, shovel hay and ride horses. The Viney Ranch is located south of the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church on Washington Street." Image courtesy of Lee Hart. #Napahistory #WhoTellsOurStory #NapaThenAndNow

What buildings are included in the 2021 photography competition? The Yountville Veteran’s Home Most of the early buildings have been replaced over the years with the present buildings reflecting the Mission Revival influence of the 1920s and 30s. One of the oldest remaining is the Chapel (1917) which is on the National Register. The last of the wood buildings with the broad verandas was razed c.l950. The presence of the Home has had an economic impact upon Yountville over the years and although the Home is now physically separated from the town by Highway 29, it is within the city limits. The Home is California State Landmark #828. Object ID: 2012.69.3.59, from the 1977 survey, Historic Resources Inventory #NapaHistory #NapaThenAndNow #PhotoCompetition2021 #ThePresenceOfThePast #PhotoChallenge #PhotoJournalism #photographer #HistoricPhotography

Where we played: Fox Theatre was open from 1928 to the late 1940s on the northeast corner of First and Randolph. Image courtesy of Tom Malloy. Now the location of the Archer Hotel. Join us this Thursday night to learn more about Lost Napa Valley, https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=137507208763. #WhoTellsOurStory #NapaThenAndNow #NapaHistory