Heritage '76 1776-1976 A bicentennial landmark of the California State Historical Resources Commission
Sonoma Plaza, 1st St. E. and E. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, United States
The End of the Mission Trail 1523-1823 The Mission Trail marked three hundred years of Spanish-Mexican settlement. It travelled as far south as Guatemala and traversed Mexico to advance through eleven of our present day united states. In 1823 Mission San Francisco Solano was founded, marking the last an northernmost outpost on the historic Mission Trail.
114 E. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, United States
Sonoma Barracks Erected in 1836 by General M. G. Vallejo. Headquarters of Bear Flag Party which on June 14, 1846 proclaimed a "California Republic" and raised the Bear Flag on Sonoma's plaza. Twenty three days later, July 7, 1846, Commodore John Drake Sloat, representing the United States government, took possession of California. In April 1847 Stevenson's regiment, Company "C," U.S.A. occupied the barracks.
Spain Street & First Street East, Sonoma, CA, United States
This plaque is dedicated to the memory of the brethren who founded Temple Lodge and to the Masters and brethren who have made it a success during the past one hundred years. May 6, 1951 City of Sonoma Historic Building Temple Lodge #14 F & AM 1909
465 1st St. W., Sonoma, CA, United States
Sonoma Depot 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 building. The original depot was constructed in 1880 on the north side of the plaza and in 1890 it was moved to the present location and expanded to accommodate the growing needs of the valley. The City of Sonoma purchased the depot and surrounding three acres in 1975 to preserve for future generations an important era in the history of Sonoma.
284 1st St., W, Sonoma, CA, United States
General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo Born July 4, 1807 in Monterey Died January 18, 1890 in Sonoma Founder of the Pueblo of Sonoma on June 24, 1835 Commissioner of the Sonoma Mission Commandant General of California Director of Colonization for the Northern Frontier California State Senator Mayor of Sonoma Soldier, Statesman, Diplomat, Historian, Rancher, Winemaker, Horticulturist General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo Nació el 4 de julio 1807 en Monterey Murió el 18 de enero 1890 en Sonoma Fundador del Pueblo de Sonoma el 24 de junio 1835 Comisario de la Misión de Sonoma Comandante General de California Director de colonización de la frontera del norte Senador del estado de California Alcalde de Sonoma Soldado, Estadista, Diplomático, Historiador, Ranchero, Enólogo, Horticultor
Sonoma Plaza, E. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, United States
The Sonoma Cheese Factory This building is dedicated to Celso Viviani, an Italian immigrant who came to Sonoma, California in 1910. Celso began making cheese in 1921 and started his cheese making business in 1931. He constructed this building in 1944 and opened the cheese factory in 1945. It was a manufacturing plant and a retail store, as it is today. Celso hand made his jack cheese here in the rear of the building. The business is still operated today by the Viviani family.
2 W. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, United States
Courts Dedication 2021 Fanucchi Courts John (Founding Chairman) and Sheila Thank you for your support.
Depot Park, 270 1st St. W., Sonoma, CA, United States
This monument was erected by the Native Sons of the Golden West and the State of California to commemorate the raising of the "Bear Flag on this spot June 14 1846 by the Bear Flag Party and their declaration of the freedom of California from Mexican rule. On July 9 1846 the Bear Flag was hauled down and the American flag here raised in its place by Lieutenant Joseph W. Revere U.S.A. who was sent to Sonoma from San Francisco by Commander John B. Montgomery of the U.S. Sloop of War "Portsmouth following the raising of the American flag at Monterey July 7 1846 by Commodore John Drake Sloat.
Sonoma Plaza, 1st St. E. and E. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, United States
Salvador Vallejo Adobe Home of Captain Salvador Vallejo. He was the brother of General Mariano G. Vallejo, Sonoma's founder. Built by Indian labor, 1836-1846. Occupied by Captain Vallejo and family until Bear Flag Party seized Sonoma, June 14, 1846. Cumberland College, Presbyterian co-educational boarding school, located here 1858-1864. Historical Landmark No. 501
421 1st St. W., Sonoma, CA, United States
Grinstead Amphitheatre Dedicated to the memory of the late Judge Allen Ray Grinstead 1887-1966 Allen Ray Grinstead, who began practicing law in Sonoma in 1923, was a charter member of the Sonoma Kiwanis Club and the acknowledged leader in the campaign to develop and improve this historic Sonoma Plaza. A lover of all the arts, particularly music and the theatre, he brought joy to many in the community with his songs, skits and musical direction. A city councilman and city attorney for many years, he was elected as judge of the Sonoma Justice Court in 1958 and distinguished himself in that post until his death in 1966. Sonoma is a better place because of Judge Grinstead's many contributions.
Grinstead Amphitheatre, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, CA, United States
The raising of the Bear Flag June 14-1846
Sonoma Plaza, 1st St. E. and E. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, United States
Swiss Hotel Constructed about 1850 by Don Salvador Vallejo, this adobe adjoined his first Sonoma dwelling built in 1836. Occupied by various pioneers, it was the house in 1861 of Dr. Victor J. Faure, vintner of prize-winning wines made from the grapes of the Vallejo family vineyards. Later, it became known as the "Swiss Hotel", because of its use for hotel and restaurant purposes. Historical Landmark No. 496
18 W. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, United States
Mission San Francisco Solano On July 4, 1823, Padre José Altimira founded this northernmost of California's Franciscan missions, the only one established under independent Mexico. In 1834 secularization orders were carried out by military commandant Mariano G. Vallejo. San Francisco Solano became a parish church serving the pueblo and Sonoma Valley until sold in 1881. This plaque replaces one originally dedicated by the Historic Landmark Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West, 1926. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 3
114 E. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, United States
Toscano Hotel Original construction of store, library and dwelling which forms nucleus of this building in 1852 by Nathansons on land previously owned by Vallejo, this property was leased by Leiding to McKeague in 1877 and remodeled to become Eureka Hotel. 1886 Septimo Ciucci and Leonido Quatarolli acquired lease, changing name to the Tuscano Hotel; local usage has altered spelling.
20 E. Spain Street, Sonoma, CA, United States
Bear Flag raised June 14, 1846 erected July 4, 1907
Sonoma Plaza, 1st St. E. and E. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, United States
Sesquicentennial Time Capsule Original site of the "Bear Flag Raising" A record of the 1996 Bear Flag Sesquicentennial Commemoration and Times, to be opened at the Bicentennial Commemoration in 2046.
Sonoma Plaza, 1st St. E. and E. Spain St., Sonoma, CA, United States