CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
Historic Preservation Month
May 2025
WHEREAS, the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 established the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing the importance of protecting America’s historic, cultural, and architectural resources for future generations; and WHEREAS, May was officially designated as Preservation Month in 1973 to raise awareness of the social, economic, and community benefits of historic preservation; and WHEREAS, the City of Napa is home to a significant collection of 19th and 20th century-era preserved homes, businesses, and bridges reflecting decades of community stewardship; and WHEREAS, Napa’s architectural heritage includes one-of-a-kind works by noted engineers, stone masons, and architects such as Luther Turton and William Corlett, that contribute to the city’s character, vitality, and quality of life; and WHEREAS, Napa County Landmarks, a non-profit organization founded in 1974, is an award-winning advocate promoting the reuse and protection of significant places, providing education and technical support, and advancing economic opportunity through the preservation of our architectural legacy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Scott Sedgley, Mayor of the City of Napa, along with the Napa City Council, do hereby proclaim May 2025 as Historic Preservation Month, and encourage all citizens to support and participate in efforts to protect and celebrate the places that shape our history and our future.
Dated: May 20, 2025
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SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR
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