Buildings constructed during the 1930s and 1940s were often designed in the Streamline Moderne style, …
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Down the Rabbit Hole with Katherine – a blog that seeks to highlight the rich and diverse history that surrounds and delights me. This history may be unique to Petaluma, but not always. The posts are written for my own enjoyment. If others find them entertaining so much the better!
Treasures from the Sonoma County Archives
While doing research for an article on the Petaluma Mutual Relief building I learned that the structure was …
The Architect and Architecture of a Petaluma Iron Front
Petaluma’s Mutual Relief building is the crowning glory of Western Avenue, notable for its intact iron fronts …
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100 Year Old Railroad Trestle to Riverwalk
Petaluma's location at the head of a tidal slough established it as the commercial hub of the North Bay …
What’s in the Exchange Bank Archives?
Exchange Bank occupies a prominent place in Sonoma County’s history, continuing a proud tradition of serving …
History of Petaluma Sign Discovered in Library Archives
As a historic sign enthusiast, I was delighted to see the Petaluma Argus-Courier’s article “Time flies with …
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Processing Oyster Shells Along the Petaluma River
In February 1950 the Pioneer Shell Company, Inc. opened an oyster shell processing plant on D Street at the …
A Sonoma County Olive Oil Pioneer
Credit for producing Sonoma County's first commercially produced olive oil is often given to George F. Hooper, …
An Ambitious Santa Rosa Brewery Plan Fizzes Out
The Sonoma Valley Brewing Corporation was organized in 1933 within just a few months of the passage of the …
A History of Collaboration
October is American Archives Month, and this year’s theme is the power of collaboration. How fitting that it …
Mid-Century Modern Architecture at the Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds
In anticipation of my volunteer gig as a greeter for the June 24th Friends of the Sonoma-Marin …
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Discovering Stories of the Lesser Known
Materials located within the Sonoma County Archives Collection, currently managed by the Sonoma County Library …