Peter Britt

Person · 1819–1905 · Jacksonville, OR

Swiss-born photographer who reached Jacksonville in 1852, planted the Rogue Valley's first vineyard at his home and sold wine under the Valley View name until his death. He has been called the father of the grape industry in Southern Oregon.

Ownership

• Valley View Vineyard (Peter Britt) (founded)

Sources

• Peter Britt (Wikipedia)
• Vineyards of the Rogue Valley (Rogue Valley Winegrowers Association)
• As It Was: Peter Britt Becomes Early Oregon Winemaker (Jefferson Public Radio)

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