Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Luther Burbank Home

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008

1. Luther Burbank Home Marker

Inscription. Luther Burbank was born in Massachusetts on March 7, 1849 and arrived in Santa Rosa in October 1875. In 1884 he purchased four acres surrounding this site as a place for horticultural experiments. Here he lived and worked until his death on April 11. 1926. Burbank’s work led quickly to international fame and thousands of visitors came to see the “Plant Wizard” at work. Within the rich horticultural legacy left by Burbank are the Burbank Russett Potato and the Shasta Daisy.

Erected 1987 by Yerba Buena No.1 and Sam Brannan No.1004 Chapters of the E. Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 234.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the E Clampus Vitus, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 7, 1849.

Location. 38° 26.188′ N, 122° 42.721′ W. Marker is in Santa Rosa, California, in Sonoma County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Sonoma Avenue and Santa Rosa Avenue. Located on the left inside the side entrance gate on Santa Rosa Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 Santa Rosa Ave, Santa Rosa CA 95401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Luther Burbank's Garden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lee Bros. Building - 1906 (approx. half a mile away); Santa Rosa Post Office and Federal Building (approx. half a mile away); Isaac De Turk 1843 - 1896 (approx. ¾ mile away); Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Hogan Building (approx. 6½ miles away); Votes For Women (approx. 6½ miles away); Hood House (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Rosa.

Regarding Luther Burbank Home. In 1935 this site was designated California Historical Landmark No. 234. Description: In this garden Luther Burbank wrought with living plants to bring to the world greater fertility, wealth, and beauty, developing new varieties that produced better fruits and more beautiful flowers.

This site has also been designated a National Historical Landmark: Statement of Significance (as of designation - June 19, 1964):
For a half century before his death, this was the home of Luther Burbank (1849-1926), internationally known horticulturalist whose work produced many new plant varieties. Often called the "Plant Wizard", Burbank experimented with thousands of plants, his sole goal the production of more and better varieties of cultivated plants;

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008

2. Luther Burbank Home Marker

he introduced over 250 varieties of fruit alone.

Also see . . .
1. Luther Burbank (1849 – 1926). (Submitted on October 17, 2008.)
2. Luther Burbank Home and Gardens. (Submitted on October 17, 2008.)

Additional Plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017

3. Additional Plaques

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens, Sonoma County, has been designated Registered State Historic Landmark No. 234 by the California Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks, 1935.

Luther Burbank House and Garden has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States. U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service, 1964.

Luther Burbank Home & Gardens has been designated City Historic Landmark No. 7 by the Cultural Heritage Board, City of Santa Rosa, 1991.

Luther Burbank Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008

4. Luther Burbank Home

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5. Luther Burbank Home

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6. Luther Burbank Home

The Carriage House image. Click for full size.

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7. The Carriage House

The Seed House image. Click for full size.

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8. The Seed House

This structure was added to the Carriage House sometime in the 1930's. It is thought that seeds were sold to the public through the sliding window. It is now used for storage.

Luther Burbank Green House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008

9. Luther Burbank Green House

Vintage Postcard - Luther Burbank Gardens, Santa Rosa image. Click for full size.

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10. Vintage Postcard - Luther Burbank Gardens, Santa Rosa

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,069 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on April 6, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 10. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.