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

The Burdell Building

Photographed By Brice Walker, August 12, 2023

1. The Burdell Building Marker

Inscription. The Burdell Building was constructed in 1897 by the Burdell family. At the time of construction, it had the longest continuous frontage of any building in Sonoma County, and would become the hub of the booming poultry and dairy industry, with the ability to keep eggs, milk, butter and cheese fresh, and to freeze poultry, while also producing five tons of ice, per day, for the businesses and homes in the area.

Over the years the Burdell Building has been the home of the Burdell Creamery, the Petaluma Ice and Cold Storage Company, the Western Refrigerating Company, and Western Dairy Products, Inc. The building was also occupied by the Petaluma Gas & Electric Company, which provided electricity for Petaluma from 1897 to 1907.

Currently owned by David Martin and Jim Nelson of The Ice House LLC, who, through Creedence Corporation, has restored and maintained the historic nature of this property. Today it is occupied by many small businesses.

Erected 2023 by Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 147-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location.

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38° 14.242′ N, 122° 38.036′ W. Marker is in Petaluma, California, in Sonoma County. Marker is at the intersection of D Street and Lakeville Street on D Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 D Street, Petaluma CA 94952, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Petaluma Train Depot (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bill Soberanes (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cases Horseshoeing (approx. 0.4 miles away); Petaluma Historical Library and Museum (approx. half a mile away); Sergeant Richard A. Penry (approx. half a mile away); United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Volpi's Grocery (approx. half a mile away); The Willow Creek Inn (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petaluma.

Photographed By Kristofer Nelson

2. The Burdell Building Marker

To the left of the door.

The Burdell Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kristofer Nelson

3. The Burdell Building

The Burdell Building Dedication Team image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Douglas Love, August 12, 2023

4. The Burdell Building Dedication Team

and other Native Sons

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 13, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. 4. submitted on August 15, 2023, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.