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Treasures from the Sonoma County Archives

July 22, 2022 //  by Katherine J. Rinehart

While doing research for an article on the Petaluma Mutual Relief building I learned that the structure was …

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The Architect and Architecture of a Petaluma Iron Front

July 7, 2022 //  by Katherine J. Rinehart

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

June 9, 2022 //  by Katherine J. Rinehart

Petaluma's location at the head of a tidal slough established it as the commercial hub of the North Bay …

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What’s in the Exchange Bank Archives?

May 4, 2022 //  by Katherine J. Rinehart

Exchange Bank occupies a prominent place in Sonoma County’s history, continuing a proud tradition of serving …

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A Sonoma County Olive Oil Pioneer

December 6, 2021 //  by Katherine J. Rinehart

Credit for producing Sonoma County's first commercially produced olive oil is often given to George F. Hooper, …

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Mid-Century Modern Architecture at the Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds

June 22, 2021 //  by Katherine J. Rinehart

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

May 5, 2021 //  by Katherine J. Rinehart

Materials located within the Sonoma County Archives Collection, currently managed by the Sonoma County Library …

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Throw Back Thursday: The Armstrong House, Petaluma, Calif.

June 18, 2020 //  by Katherine J. Rinehart

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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