Sonoma Plaza in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sonoma Plaza
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023
1. Sonoma Plaza Marker
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
1961
Upper Relief Plaque:
1807 – 1890
Erected 1961.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 38° 17.565′ N, 122° 27.465′ W. Marker is in Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. It is in Sonoma Plaza. Marker can be reached from East Napa Street (State Highway 12) west of First Street East, on the right when traveling west. The plaques are mounted on the right, inside the doorway to city hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 The Plaza, 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. General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Raising of the Bear Flag (about 300 feet away); The Poppe-Parmelee Building
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Regarding Sonoma Plaza. National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form:
The eight acre plaza was laid out in 1835 by General Vallejo. In 1850, the City of Sonoma incorporated.
In the earlier period of Sonoma, the plaza had a number of holes where the adobe soil had been obtained to build the buildings around the plaza. The plaza has had several different fences around it with stiles for access. On October 13, 1851, General Vallejo presented a petition to the City Council urging the leveling of the plaza. In 1853, a tax passed to improve the plaza with $1,500. Appropriated for improvements.”
”Sonoma City Hall: Number 1, the Plaza
The corner stone for the building, located in the center of the plaza,
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023
2. Sonoma Plaza Marker
The building is of Early Mission Revival design and is in good condition.”
Also see . . .
1. National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form:
. (Submitted on August 27, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
2. History of the Sonoma Plaza. Sonoma Valley California
"Sonoma’s town square is an enormous shaded plaza rimmed with old adobe buildings and carefully preserved historic structures. A stroll around the historic Plaza provides a fascinating look into early American life, including the former Mexican army barracks, the pristine San Francisco Solano Mission, the site of the Bear Flag Revolt, and the homes of General Vallejo. "(Submitted on August 27, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 17, 2023
3. Sonoma City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
