National Register of Historic Places

Napa County Courthouse Plaza

Napa, Napa County, California
Listed
June 17, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92000778

About this property

The Napa County Courthouse Plaza is a complex in Napa, California, which consists of the Napa County Courthouse and the Hall of Records. The two buildings occupy an entire city block, which includes open areas and landscaping to create the site's plaza setting. The High Victorian Italianate courthouse was built in 1878 to replace the original 1856 courthouse. The courthouse continues to serve as the seat of Napa County government. The 1916 Hall of Records is a federally sponsored records building designed by William H. Corlett. The Renaissance Revival building represents an early use of reinforced concrete as a building material; the material became popular nationwide in the 1920s. The plaza was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1992. The courthouse was damaged by the 2014 South Napa earthquake. A $11.6M contract for restoration of the courthouse was awarded by Napa County in August 2017.

Location

Napa, Napa County, California
38.29742, -122.28566

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Napa County Courthouse Plaza listed on the National Register?

Napa County Courthouse Plaza was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Napa County Courthouse Plaza?

Napa County Courthouse Plaza is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Napa County Courthouse Plaza?

The period of significance for Napa County Courthouse Plaza is recorded as the industrial era.

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