Napa State Hospital - Napa, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 16.685 W 122° 16.077
10S E 564028 N 4236923
A plaque in front of Napa State Hospital.
Waymark Code: WMGYKP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2013
Views: 2
"Situated on 192 acres of Rancho Tulocay land purchased from Don Cayetano Juarez, this hospital opened its doors in November 1875. The central building was constructed of native stone and millions of bricks made on this site. Over the years the property eventually increased to a total of 2062 acres to supply fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat and dairy products to the largely self-supported hospital. Streams to the east were dammed to provide the basis of a water system. The building survived the Great Earthquake of 1906 with only minor damage. The “Castle”, the most imposing building ever constructed in the Napa Valley, was torn down in the 1940’s but the institution continues to serve those in need."
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