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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM26M7_welcome-to-fort-ross_Jenner-CA.html
In the early 1800s, Fort Ross was a thriving international community on the edge of the Spanish frontier. In 1812, the Russian-American Company (RAC) built Fort Ross at Metini, a centuries-old Kashaya village. The Fort had two purposes. The first …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23BH_stormys_Petaluma-CA.html
Today, Stormy's restaurant is one of the oldest roadhouses in the West. Originally constructed in 1854 as Big Valley Inn, it was one of four hotels and stagecoach stops in the town of Bloomfield, which at the time was considered for the Sonoma Cou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20YW_pioneers-of-preservation_Guerneville-CA.html
James B. Armstrong
Colonel James B. Armstrong came to California from Ohio in 1874 as a land investor. He purchased land in these forests, eventually developing a deep appreciation for the redwoods. Witnessing the alarming rate of destruction f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM20UY_guerneville_Guerneville-CA.html
Historical Marker
Prior to the mid-1800s a vast forest of gigantic redwoods existed in this area The trees towered to heights of over 350 feet and measured from 12 to 14 feet in diameter The density of their foliage was so great tha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XQ6_sonoma-depot-historical_Sonoma-CA.html
On January 2, 1976 the original depot was destroyed by fire. With the united efforts of the City of Sonoma, Sonoma Valley Historical Society and hundreds of interested and dedicated citizens, sufficient funds were collected to reconstruct the buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XQ5_harazthy-villa-historical_Sonoma-CA.html
County Landmarks Commission
County of Sonoma
Harazthy Villa (sic)
Historic Landmark
No. 19
This is to certify that the above historic site has been officially designated as a County Landmark by the Sonoma County Board of Supervis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XQ3_the-sonoma-community-center-historical_Sonoma-CA.html
This historic 1916 landmark, now the Sonoma Community Center, was the original home of the Sonoma Grammar School. It was purchased by Dr. Carroll Andrews and donated to the people of Sonoma in 1952.
The center is a non-profit run by a dedicated …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XPO_in-this-cemetery-is-buried-capt-william-smith-historical_Sonoma-CA.html
Two plaques have been placed at this memorial.
In This Cemetery is Buried
Capt. William Smith
Born in Virginia, November 14, 1768
Died in Sonoma, May 5 1846
Who served in the Virginia Navy during the American Revolution
In Recognit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XPL_jack-and-charmian-london-entertained-here-historical_Glen-Ellen-CA.html
Originally built sometime between 1870-1880, this historic winery building was remodled by the Londons into a kitchen, living room and dining area. It was the center of activities for their many frequent guests.
"When we entered the large, lon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XPK_we-live-in-a-beautiful-part-of-the-country-historical_Glen-Ellen-CA.html
"Any time you happen up in this part of the country, look us up. We have blankets, grub, and a latchstring alway out." — Jack London
Jack and Charmian London lived in the Cottage from 1911 to 1916. They often greeted their guests on the …