The House of Happy Walls

I had been to the "House of Happy Walls" but Mrs. had not, so it was a happy day indeed to make that happen. This of course was the home of Jack London's widow Charmian, now a museum at Jack London State Historic Park.

Duhring building

The 1891 Duhring building struck me every time I saw it at the southeast corner of the plaza. The plaques explain that on this site there have been businesses serving Sonoma for over 130 years. Also that this beautiful structure has also survived some nasty fires over the years.

Sonoma morning stroll

There were many interesting sights on my morning stroll to the plaza. Among my favorite was the above mural / map of downtown Sonoma, seen on Broadway - the city's central street.

Sonoma Plaza, part 2

This stately building in the center of the plaza is City Hall. A concentration of interesting buildings and sights are found in and around the plaza.

Mission San Francisco Solano

Founded in 1823, Mission San Francisco Solano was the last and northernmost of the 21 Alta California missions. North of here, Spanish and Mexican control gave way to Russian and American expansion.

Sonoma Barracks

Also known as the Presidio of Sonoma.

Sonoma State Historic Park

I don't remember any of this, but I love the history.