As NBC Bay Area's Joe Rosato, Jr. perfectly observed in his August 20 television broadcast, "Petaluma wears …
Signs
From Chicken in the Bowl to Boutique Hotel
As a sign enthusiast, I was thrilled to discover a photograph of the iconic Chicken in the Bowl sign in the …
The Quick Clean Sign: A Small Loss in Petaluma’s Commercial History
For years, I walked past the Quick Clean sign at 214 Western Avenue in Petaluma almost daily. Something about …
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Drees Florist Sign – A Lost 1940s Gem
I was delighted by the enthusiastic turnout for my presentation on the history of signs at the Petaluma Arts …
Elm Court Sign: A Hidden Treasure on Petaluma Boulevard North
Despite its weathered condition, the easily overlooked Elm Court sign at 4547 Petaluma Boulevard North is one …
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Petaluma’s California Theatre Sign: Electric Crowd Magnet
The California Theatre opened in the dramatically remodeled Hill Opera House in January 1925. Along with the …
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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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