Publicity and
Praise for
the Jefferson Street Mansion, the Captain Walsh House
and J. Reed Robbins
The design artistry of
Captain Walsh House and Jefferson Street Mansion proprietor J. Reed
Robbins has received attention and praise numerous times by the
members of the print and television media. The exquisite decor and
culinary mastery of the Jefferson Street Mansion has received praise
from food and restaurant critics near and far and was given top
marks by the Dining Out section of the Contra Costa Times.Click here
for praise for the restaurant and here
to see a collection of magazines and books that have featured the
unique style and panache of the Captain Walsh House and the Jefferson
Street Mansion.
CELEBRITY SOCIETY MAGAZINE
View: Tips on How To Bring Romance and Glamour Into Your Home
January/February 2004
INN STYLE
Elegance & Entertaining On A Do-It-Yourself Budget
A True Story by J. Reed Robbins
CBS's EYE ON THE BAY
Budget Bride (Click here to go to the video.)
Once the page opens, click on the PLAY button under the photo. JSM is featured a little more than half-way through.
May 2006
ABC's EXTREME MAKEOVERS
Reveal Location
November 2003
BAY AREA BACKROADS
One of Top Three Most Romantic Sites in Northern California. (Click here to view listing)
February 2004
CALIFORNIA HERITAGE COUNCIL 2004 PRESERVATION AWARD
The California Heritage Council awarded Jefferson Street Mansion, Napa Opera House, San Francisco Convsrvatory of Flowers, Carnegie Library, San Francisco Zoo and the historic Flood building at their annual Historic Preservation Award for 2004 ceremony. As one of the receients said, "This is like the Academy Awards of historic preservation."
The awards were presented at a dinner at the San Francisco Presidio Golf Club and was attended by owner Ms. Reed Robbins; Benicia's City Manager Jim Erickson and his wife Patti Erickson; Benicia's Superintendent of Parks Nyles Gregory; as well as the President of the Friends of the Benicia Arsenal.
The City of Benicia Staff then made a Proclamation in honor of Ms. Robbins' outstanding historic preservation efforts on Tuesday, July 20th at the City Council meeting, announcing the award before the City Council, attendees and television viewers. The proclamation made mention of Jefferson Street Mansion, Captain Walsh House and the many volunteer efforts in the field of preservation.
The California Heritage Council was founded in 1959 with original incorporating members including Casper Weinberger, Secretary of the Interior. The Secretary of the Interiors Guidelines for Historic Preservation and Restoration were a result of the formation of this organization. Among past awarded projects have been the War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco City Hall, Monterey Custom House & Plaza, Tahoe Yacht Club, Palace of Fine Arts, Ralston House in Belmont, Awahnee Hotel in Yosemite, the Majestic Hotel, Filoli Estate in Woodside, the Kohl Estate and the Old Mint in San Francisco.