Collection of Charles Krug Winery

Photograph

Napa County Historical Society

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

1973.6.13

Description

Collection of photographs of Charles Krug Winery taken in May 1968 by Charles M. Loring. Photographs include: grape crushing, the Charles Krug stable, wine tasting Charles Krug Winery building, and plaque to commemorate landmark status. Plaque says: "Charles Krug Winery founded in 1861 by Charles Krug (1825-1892), this is the oldest operating winery in Napa Valley. The pioneer wine maker of this world famous wine region, Krug made the first commercial wine in Napa County in 1858, at Napa. Registered historical landmark No. 563 plaque placed by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the California Historical Society and Napa County Historical Society. October 1957" Includes 5 photographs. Location: PF 153A Sleeve 13

Collection

Photographs

Acquisition

Accession

1973.6

Source or Donor

Loring, Mrs. Ruth

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

Charles M. Loring

Date made

May 1968

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Wineries, Charles Krug Winery, Charles Krug Winery State Historic Landmark, Wine tasting, Grape crushing

Dimensions

Height

3 in

Width

3 in

Create Date

April 26, 2013

Update Date

May 23, 2026