Name/Title
Ben BehrensEntry/Object ID
1985.2.3Description
Caption: "Bernhand F. "Ben" Behrens was born in Cherokee, Nevada County, California, February 15, 1860. He came to Napa with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Fred Bahrens and settled in Wild House Valley, when a young boy.
He married Emma M. Meyers, of Blotzheim, Germany. Five children, Lillian, Edna, Fred, Vincent and Frances.
He joined the Napa Hook and Ladder Co. No 1 (Volunteers, July 14 1886).
He was employed by the City of Napa for 40 years and and served for many years as Superintendent of the Streets of Napa, and was considered an authority on the "history and construction of napa's streets and sewer system."
Passed away July 22 1948 in Napa at the age of 88 years, and is buried in the Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, California.
(Napa Requester July 23, 1948)"
Cited by Rita Hannen Borderell, January 16, 1966
Location: PF 005B2Collection
PhotographsAcquisition
Accession
1985.2Source or Donor
Foley, RobertAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Robert FoleyMade/Created
Date made
1880 - 1910Notes
Date: ca. 1890Lexicon
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
PF005B2 Miscellaneous B, Napa Hook and Ladder Company Number 1, City of Napa, Napa, Behrens, Bernhard F. "Ben", Behrens, Fred, Meyers, Emma M., Lillian, Edna, Fred, Vincent, FrancesRelationships
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Person or Organization
Behrens, Bernhard F. "Ben"Person or Organization
Behrens, FredPerson or Organization
Meyers, Emma M.Create Date
September 27, 2008Update Date
August 13, 2026
