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

Swiss Hotel

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

1. Swiss Hotel Marker

Inscription. 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 wine made from grapes of the Vallejo family vineyards. Later, it became known as the “Swiss Hotel”, because of its use for hotel and restaurant purposes.

Erected by California State Park Commission. (Marker Number 496.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 38° 17.628′ N, 122° 27.478′ W. Marker is in Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. This marker and site are located across from the The Plaza. Marker is mounted on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 West Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hap's Hat Hangs Here (a few steps from this marker); The Sonoma Cheese Factory (a few steps from this marker); General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Sonoma State Historic Park

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Servants Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Toscano Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Servants' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Salvador Vallejo Adobe (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.

Regarding Swiss Hotel. This site designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No 496 on October 17, 1951.

Also see . . . History of the Swiss Hotel. Hotel webpage (Submitted on January 13, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Additional commentary.
1. The Salvador Vallejo Adobe (Swiss Hotel)
Built by Salvador Vallejo, brother of General Vallejo, this two-story Monterey Colonial style adobe was constructed as the Post Commandancia. In the Bear Flag Revolt, Salvador was taken to Sutter’s Fort, Sacramento, as prisoner along with General Vallejo, Jacob Leese and Prudon. One of the few remaining original buildings on the Plaza, it has since

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

2. Swiss Hotel Marker

been extensively remodeled and became the Swiss Hotel in the 1880’s.
Source: Sonoma Walking Tour Brochure.

— Submitted January 13, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

3. Swiss Hotel

State Historical Landmark Directional Sign at Entrance to Sonoma Plaza Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

4. State Historical Landmark Directional Sign at Entrance to Sonoma Plaza Area

Salvador Vallejo image. Click for full size.

Bancroft Library, circa 1865

5. Salvador Vallejo

Photographed By Zack White

6. Swiss Hotel

Description on Postcard:
The Swiss Hotel is located in Sonoma, California, heart of the Sonoma Valley wine country. Just steps from the historic eight acre Sonoma Plaza. The historic Mission Solano de San Francisco and other early California sites are within a two block walk. Several dozen more wineries, the village of Glen Ellen, Jack London State Park, Infineon Raceway, and also the Napa Valley are all within a short drive.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,111 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 13, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on December 31, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.