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

Salvador Vallejo Adobe

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

1. Salvador Vallejo Adobe Marker

Inscription. Home of Captain Salvador Vallejo. He was the brother of General Mariano G. Vallejo, Sonoma’s founder. Built by Indian labor, 1836 – 1846. Occupied by Captain Vallejo and family until Bear Flag Party seized Sonoma, June 14, 1846. Cumberland College, Presbyterian Co-Educational Boarding School, located here1858 – 1864.

Erected by California State Park Commission. (Marker Number 501.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1874.

Location. 38° 17.616′ N, 122° 27.527′ W. Marker is in Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. Marker is located on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 First 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. Hap's Hat Hangs Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Swiss Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sonoma Cheese Factory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo

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(about 300 feet away); Sonoma Plaza (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Sonoma State Historic Park (about 400 feet away); Servants Quarters (about 500 feet away); Toscano Hotel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.

Regarding Salvador Vallejo Adobe. This site has been designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.501

Also see . . . The California Military Museum – The Vallejo Family. (Submitted on January 12, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Additional commentary.
1. The Salvador Vallejo Adobe
This historic adobe, built by Indian labor, was originally one story. The second story was probably added in 1852 when the northern portion, which functioned as the El Dorado Hotel, was purchased by Cumberland Presbytery. From 1858 to 1864, Cumberland College, a co-educational boarding school, occupied the corner site. The wooded Greek Revival façade was added during this period. The portion of the original adobe became the home of Camille Aguillon family during the 19870’s.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

2. Salvador Vallejo Adobe Marker

Aguillon made and sold wine on the ground floor through 1906.
Source: Sonoma Walking Tour Brochure

— Submitted January 12, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

3. Salvador Vallejo Adobe Marker

A Second Marker placed by The City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley Rotary. Salvadore Vallejo Adobe 1836

Salvador Vallejo Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2008

4. Salvador Vallejo Adobe

Salvador Vallejo image. Click for full size.

Bancroft Library, circa 1865

5. Salvador Vallejo

State Historical Landmark Directional Sign at Entrance to Sonoma Plaza Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2009

6. State Historical Landmark Directional Sign at Entrance to Sonoma Plaza Area

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,768 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 12, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.