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

Sonoma Depot

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017

1. Sonoma Depot Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 1978 by City of Sonoma.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1972.

Location. 38° 17.766′ N, 122° 27.444′ W. Marker is in Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. It can be reached from 1st Street West near East Spain Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 284 1st Street West, Sonoma CA 95476, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s

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San Francisco Bay Area,

in Wine Country,

in the North Coast,

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Depot Hotel – Cucina Rustica (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Servants' Quarters (about 700 feet away); Sonoma State Historic Park (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Servants Quarters (about 800 feet away); Toscano Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Sonoma State Historic Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Swiss Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hap's Hat Hangs Here (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.

More about this marker. The Sonoma Depot is located in Depot Park.

Additional commentary.
1. Listed on National Register
The Sonoma Depot was listed on the National Register

Sonoma Depot and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017

2. Sonoma Depot and Marker

of Historic Places on April 3, 1975 (Listing #75000488).

— Submitted June 14, 2022, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California.

Sonoma Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017

3. Sonoma Depot

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017

4. Sonoma Depot

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017

5. Sonoma Depot

The Sonoma Depot before the fire image. Click for full size.

Public Domain

6. The Sonoma Depot before the fire

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.