Healdsburg Machine Shop

It’s not typical to get wine industry history, real estate, and fascinating collectibles in one post. The listing of 452 Healdsburg Avenue in Healdsburg as a commercial real estate investment precedes a mid March auction of the contents of the building, a hub of inventiveness in the wine industry after prohibition ended.

Healdsburg Machine Shop was famed for their de-stemming and crushing equipment which is in service all over the world. Their great creative phase was in the 30’s and 40’s when a slew of patents were granted to the inventors, but they continued production and servicing operations until a decade ago.
Next time you drive by this classic facade, give a thought to the inventiveness and creativity that went on inside. If you’re a dreamer and a potential entrepreneur, you might want to think about this space as a home for your venture.