Description
The materials in
this collection focus on the Joseph Filippi Winery, a Southern California winery that
started in 1934 and currently operates out of Rancho Cucamonga, California. The collection
contains clippings; wine columns that former winery co-owner Gino Filippi wrote for the
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin; wine bottles and labels; and a drawing of the
Thomas Vineyards building in Rancho Cucamonga, which was once owned by the Filippis. The
collection also contains materials related to the Chaffey Community Art Association and
Museum of Art, which used to be located in the Joseph Fillipi Winery.
Background
The Joseph Filippi Winery was started in 1934 by Giovanni Filippi and the Filippi family.
Giovanni Filippi originally came to the United States in 1904, working as a mason, and
helped to build a winery in the community of Guasti in Southern California. Filippi went
back to Italy briefly but returned to the United States with his son, Joseph, in 1920.
Extent
10.18 Linear Feet
(8 boxes, 1 flat file drawer)
Restrictions
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or
reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Availability
Advance notice required for access.