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
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. It can be reached from the intersection of Sonoma Avenue and Santa Rosa Avenue. Located on the
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 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. Ύ mile away); Mableton (approx. one mile away); Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Hogan Building (approx. 6½ miles away); Votes For Women
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008
2. Luther Burbank Home Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Comstock House Restoration (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
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; 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.
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 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.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008
4. Luther Burbank Home
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008
5. Luther Burbank Home
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6. Luther Burbank Home
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7. The Carriage House
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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.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 17, 2008
9. Luther Burbank Green House
from USGenWeb
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 2,418 times since then and 32 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.
