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

G.W. Clark Cobbler

Photographed by Alvis Hendley

1. G.W. Clark Cobbler Marker

Inscription.
City of Sonoma Historic Building

G.W. Clark Cobbler
1886

City of Sonoma
Sonoma Valley Rotary

Erected by Sonoma Valley Rotary.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 38° 17.475′ N, 122° 27.465′ W. Marker is in Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. It is on Broadway south of E. Napa Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 Broadway, Sonoma CA 95476, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wine Country,

in the San Francisco Bay Area,

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,

on 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: J.G. Marcy Plumbers (a few steps from this marker); Southern Pacific Stage Coach 1905 (a few steps from this marker); Dunbar Hardware Store (a few steps from this marker); Oddfellow's Hall 1910 (within shouting distance of this marker); Simmons Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Boccoli Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Union Hotel and Union Hall (about 400 feet away); Sonoma Valley Women’s Club (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.

Regarding G.W. Clark Cobbler. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 when the boundary of the Sonoma Plaza Historic District was expanded. The NRHP citation reads: "One-story Italianate commercial building built in the 1880s with shiplap siding, bracketed false front, and large 4-light windows flanking the center door."

G.W. Clark Cobbler Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alvis Hendley, August 9, 2026

2. G.W. Clark Cobbler Building

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2026, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2026, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.