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

Volpi's Grocery

Photographed by Loren Wilson, March 15, 2013

1. Volpi's Grocery Marker

Inscription. This building which was built around 1900 has always housed a grocery store. The business was purchased in 1925 by the Volpi family. This grocery store was also a place where one could get a drink during Prohibition. When the local ranchers brought milk and eggs to town they would leave a grocery list to be filled while they had a drink in the back room. No alcohol was produced on the premises but was supplied by stills located within one mile of town. With the repeal of Prohibition, Volpi’s was among the first in Sonoma County to be issued a liquor license.

Erected 1992 by Sam Brannan Chapter #1004 E Clampus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 38° 14.118′ N, 122° 38.571′ W. Marker is in Petaluma, California, in Sonoma County. It is at the intersection of Keller Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Keller Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 Washington Street, Petaluma CA 94952, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sergeant Richard A. Penry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bill Soberanes

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(about 600 feet away); Petaluma Historical Library and Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Cases Horseshoeing (approx. ¼ mile away); United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Petaluma Train Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Burdell Building (approx. half a mile away); The Willow Creek Inn (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Petaluma.

Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
George Bottorf was Noble Grand Humbug when this plaque was dedicated. Plaque wording by Loren A. Wilson.

— Submitted April 18, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.

Volpi's Grocery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Loren Wilson, January 3, 2008

2. Volpi's Grocery

Volpi's Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Loren Wilson, March 15, 2013

3. Volpi's Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. This page has been viewed 1,079 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 10, 2013, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. 2. submitted on April 18, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. 3. submitted on March 10, 2013, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.