CA-505 Almaden Vineyards

Marker text: ALMADEN VINEYARDS

On this site in 1852 Charles LeFranc made the first commercial planting of fine European wine grapes in Santa Clara County and founded Almadn Vineyards. LeFranc imported cuttings from vines in the celebrated wine districts of his native France, shipping them around the Horn by sail.

Historical Landmark No. 505

California State Park Commission

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Location: 1530 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, Santa Clara County, California

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