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How Petaluma became a cityIn 1858, Petaluma was a bustling, fast-growing community that was clearly looking for permanence on the banks of its commercial river. Petaluma’s beginnings: A river ran through itPicture a valley where the grass grew higher than a man on horseback with a mild climate, fresh water and plentiful game. One of the Miwok villages was called Petaluma.How Petaluma became the ‘World’s Egg Basket’How did Petaluma become the “World’s Egg Basket”? It had several advantages other communities lacked, including waterways, innovators and promoters.Petaluma changed urban planning foreverIn the mid-1970s Petaluma gained nationwide fame for being the first city in the nation to effectively limit growth and to do it legally.Oral histories: Four native Petalumans share storiesRead the stories of four native Petalumans and their memories of a specific event that occurred while they were growing up.The horses ran through it, but our children will never see itThere are some amazing and tragic things you will see if you look back to places that we lost, saved or moved in Petaluma in the interest of progress.Celebration has been in the works for five yearsSome say that Petaluma attracts citizens who relish community and heritage because the town evolved from its beginnings around a river.Petaluma timelineA timeline of significant events in Petaluma's history.Celebrating Petaluma’s 150th birthday all yearA calendar of events during the city's sesquicentennial year.Noteworthy Petalumans over the last 150 yearsHere is a sampling of some of our city’s many famous, accomplished and esteemed citizens of the last 150 years.Petaluma River is vital part of city’s identityPetaluma’s waterfront is bustling. Restaurants along the river banks offer outdoor seating that encourage their patrons to take in the view.Petaluma has inspired many songs over the yearsOver the years Petaluma has been an inspiration to many singers and songwriters, beginning with the very first town settlers.Book celebrates city’s past, present and futureA new book, “Celebrating Petaluma,” commemorates the city’s sesquicentennial and contains articles on the town’s past, present and future.150 years of change — and more to comeAs mayor of the city of Petaluma and a fourth-generation Petaluman, I want to welcome residents and visitors alike to our sesquicentennial celebrationNames of streets and places in PetalumaWho was Kenilworth? How did Keokuk Street get its name? McDowell? Payran? Skillman? Shollenberger? Here are the origins of these names.Once-flourishing railroad routes have vanished -- but may be back one dayThe rails are gone and the old rights of way are grown over with weeds and littered with debris. Livestock need no longer worry about “cowcatchers.”How the city observed its 100th birthday in 1958When the citizens of Petaluma celebrated the city's 100th birthday in 1958, they thought theirs was a noteworthy event indeed.Modern medical facilities started in 1912The history of formal medical facilities in Petaluma dates back to 1912 and has included four main hospitals: Petaluma General, Hillside, Hillcrest and Petaluma Valley.Schools have a large niche in Petaluma historySchools have occupied a central position in the history of Petaluma and the adjacent countryside.Art works celebrate city’s 150th birthdayA celebration of Petaluma in works by local artists opens April 5 at a newly refurbished Aurora Colors Gallery, 145 Kentucky St.The test of timePetaluma has many enduring businesses that have called the city home. Here is a sampling of some of our local firms that have grown with the city.Many hotels served the passing paradeIt’s not exactly the crossroads of the world, but a lot of travelers and visitors have passed into and out of Petaluma. |
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