California has been conducting fairs for more than 140 years, with the first state agency fairs established by …
This blog 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!
A Small Taste of Sonoma County’s Food Processing History
Learning that Sebastopol’s Manzana Products Co. is Sonoma County’s last surviving apple processing plant …
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Throw Back Thursday: The Armstrong House, Petaluma, Calif.
Shown here is the home of James W. Armstrong, a pioneer of Petaluma and Sonoma County as it appeared in April …
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Attention All Hula Hoopsters
As we all shelter in place, people have gotten creative in how they keep themselves fit as well as …
A Library on Wheels
Who remembers the bookmobile? Something I suspect many are longing for these days as we continue to shelter in …
Petaluma’s Parks Visionary
Article co-authored with John Sheehy In 1927, Golden Gate Park’s famed superintendent, John McLaren, was …
Spanish Revival Bungalow to be Replaced by a Three-Story Apartment Complex
I just read the article in yesterday's Petaluma Argus-Courier "Petaluma Approves Controversial Apartments" …
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Presentation on the History and Architecture of Petaluma’s D Street Inspires Further Research
We had an amazing turn out for this morning's talk at the Petaluma Regional Library on the history and …
Healdsburg Woman Serves in the U.S. Navy During World War I
Realizing that today is Veteran's Day and the 100 year anniversary of the signing of the Armistice to end …
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Goodwin Avenue, Penngrove, California
Last Thursday night while I was at the Sonoma County Museum, after learning that my master's thesis project …
Mini Petaluma House History – 240 Liberty Street aka the Skinner Cottage
Keeping up my tradition of periodic mini house histories, which until now I've written and posted directly to …
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Petaluma Little League
With Petaluma just one win away from the National Little League World Series perhaps people might be …