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

Depot Hotel – Cucina Rustica

Also known as the Giacomo Mazza House

— and the Northwestern Depot Hotel —

Depot Hotel – Cucina Rustica Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, November 13, 2014

1. Depot Hotel – Cucina Rustica Marker

Inscription. Giovanni Minoggio and Giacomo Mazza, on land purchased from General Mariano Vallejo, built this plumstone building in 1870. When the railroad tracks were extended to Sonoma and the Sonoma train depot built across the street from the Mazza House, the building became a hotel and restaurant, serving the passengers and townspeople of Sonoma.
After the railroad closed down in 1929, the hotel building once again became a private home. In 1985 the Ghilarducci family purchased the building and have continued the process of restoration and preservation, and the tradition of hospitality and service.

Erected 2004 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Barney Noel, Grand President.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 38° 17.799′ N, 122° 27.497′ W. Marker is in Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. Marker is on 1st Street West, 0.2 miles north of W Spain Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 1st Street West, 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. Sonoma Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Servants' Quarters

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Sonoma State Historic Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Servants Quarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hap's Hat Hangs Here (approx. 0.2 miles away); Swiss Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Sonoma Cheese Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Toscano Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.

Depot Hotel – Cucina Rustica image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, November 13, 2014

2. Depot Hotel – Cucina Rustica

The marker can be seen to the right of the door, just over the trunk of the white car.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.