Petaluma Historical Museum
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N 38° 13.966 W 122° 38.391
10S E 531520 N 4231703
Historical Library & Museum
Waymark Code: WM53NF
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2008
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The "Old Carnegie Library," begun in 1904, served Petaluma from 1906 until the new library was built in 1976. This first major building by local architect Brainerd Jones is noted for its free-standing dome with stained glass, and use of locally quuarried "sandstone." Its 1978 re-dedication as resurch library and historical museum was te city's Bicentennial Project
Theme:
Sunburst Leaded-Glass Dome
The largest free-standing dome of stained glass in California is part of the original 1903 building design.
Poultry Exhibit
From the 1880's to the 1940's, as many as 600 million eggs PER YEAR were shipped around the world from Petaluma, earning Petaluma the moniker "Egg Basket of the World." Displays include many artifacts highlighting the egg and dairy industries.
Knickerbocker Number Five
The pumper Knickerbocker Number Five, shipped around the Horn in 1850, was purchased in 1857 for $1,500 by Petaluma's first fire unit.
Miwok Indian Exhibit
Ancestors of the Coastal Miwok Indians lived in this area more than three thousand years ago, and their culture is represented in this display.
Petaluma River, Schoolroom and Kitchen Exhibits
More 19th and 20th century artifacts that chronicle the riverside history of Petaluma, its early residents, and the fabulous gadgets representing the best "modern" technology of the times.
Street Address:
20 Fourth Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Hours
Thursday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
and by appointment
Closed Monday - Wednesday
Telephone (707) 778-4398
Fax (707) 762-3923
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
Cost: Not Listed
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