Napa County Biographies

E. M. Hall, Jr.

Transcribed by Kathy Sedler

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is the owner of Glendale, one of the finest estates in every respect in this 
part of California.  It has a magnificent stretch of 1,400 acres, reaching from 
hill crest to hill crest and occupying the whole of the upper end of Conn 
Valley.  When Mr. Hall took possession of it six years ago it was a cattle range 
and wholly in a state of nature.  There are now ninety acres of choice grapes, 
such as Zinfandel, Burgundy, Pinot, Riesling, Chasselas, Carignane, etc.; and 
eventually the vineyards will be increased to 200 acres.  The cellar contains 
cooperage for 50,000 gallons of wines, and tunnels are being run into the hill 
that will give unlimited storage capacity.  This year�s make was 30,000 gallons. 
 Upon the place are two fine, hard-finished residences, well kept gardens and 
grounds, and the usual barns, corrals, etc., of a gentleman�s country-seat.
            Mr. Hall is a native son of California, born February 10, 1859 at 
Auburn, Placer County.  His father, E. M. Hall, Sr., is a prominent pioneer and 
now a member of the well-known firm of T. Whiteley & Co., stockbrokers of San 
Francisco.  Mr. Hall was raised and educated in this State.
            He is married to Miss Lillian Tubbs, the daughter of H. Tubbs, Esq., 
the well-known merchant of San Francisco.  They have three children:  Hiram, now 
seven years old; Edward, now five; and Susie, and infant daughter.
 
Memorial & Biographical History of Northern California, The Lewis Publishing 
Co., 1891