Sonoma square, where the California Republic bear then Stars and Stripes flags were raised in 1846, thereby marking the transfer of ownership of California from…
Toscano hotel, originally a general store and lending library, mid 1850s.
Toscano hotel, originally a general store and lending library, mid 1850s.
Toscano hotel, originally a general store and lending library, mid 1850s.
Toscano hotel, originally a general store and lending library, mid 1850s.
Sonoma barracks, erected in 1836 by Vallejo, headquarters of bear flag party which proclaimed a California Republic on 14 June 1846. On 7 July 1846, commodore…
Bear flag, raised on 14 June 1846 over the Sonoma barracks until 9 July 1846, when it was replaced by the Stars and Stripes. Copy, 19th century.
Former location of Casa Grande, the home of general Vallejo, who was sent by the Mexican government to found a pueblo (city) in Sonoma.
Former location of Casa Grande, the home of general Vallejo, who was sent by the Mexican government to found a pueblo (city) in Sonoma.