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

The Poppe-Parmelee Building

Photographed By James King, June 15, 2013

1. The Poppe-Parmelee Building Marker

Inscription. This is the site of the Poppe General Store, law office and flats, portions of which date back to 1861, all of which were destroyed by a fire in 1911.

The following year this building was constructed as a law office, using fireproof concrete and steel to replace most of what was lost in the conflagration. The front half, substantially the same as when constructed in a hybrid Spanish Revival-Classical style, is unique to Sonoma, California.

It was from this location that R.A. Poppe administered the estates of General and Mrs. M.G. Vallejo.

Erected 2012 by Grand Parlor and Sonoma Parlor #111 of the Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 136-02.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 38° 17.547′ N, 122° 27.39′ W. Marker is in Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. Marker is on 1st Street East, 0 miles north of East Napa Street, on the right when traveling north. The Poppe-Parmalee building is located about 1/2 way down the block from the Mission San Francisco Solano. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 466 1st Street East, Sonoma CA 95476, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Duhring Building – 1891 (within shouting distance of this marker); Raising of the Bear Flag (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vasquez House (about 300 feet away); Sonoma Plaza (about 400 feet away); Sonoma Barracks (about 400 feet away); The End of the Mission Trail (about 400 feet away); Blue Wing Inn (about 500 feet away); Toscano Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.

The Poppe-Parmelee Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, June 15, 2013

2. The Poppe-Parmelee Building

The plaque is visible on the left side of the building by the alley-way.

The Poppe-Parmelee Building In Context image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, June 15, 2013

3. The Poppe-Parmelee Building In Context

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.