Petaluma Regional Library and its collection

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The Free Public Library of Petaluma, also known as the Old Carnegie Library, Carnegie Free Library and Petaluma Historical Library and Museum, is a research library and history museum. It is situated at 20 Fourth Street in Petaluma, Sonoma County, California. This historic building was built in 1904 as a Carnegie Free Library and was later repurposed as a research library and historical museum in the 1970s. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a significant part of Petaluma's history.

Architectural Details of the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum

The Petaluma Historical Library and Museum building was designed by Brainerd Jones and built by R.W. Moller and W.S. Stradling. It was constructed in the Classical Revival architectural style using quarried stone from Stony Point. The building features a two-storied entrance with pediments and columns, a vaulted ceiling, leaded glass skylight, and wood paneling. It also boasts fan-glass windows, round leaded-glass windows, and a leaded glass dome, which is the largest free-standing one in Northern California.

Exhibits at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum

The Petaluma Historical Library and Museum features items that relate to the area's history. These include artifacts and information about the Miwok people, who were the original inhabitants of the region, and the poultry and dairy industries, which have played a significant role in the area's development. These exhibits provide a comprehensive view of the region's past and its evolution over time.

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Petaluma Regional Library
100 Fairgrounds Dr
CA 94952 Petaluma
California

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Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 20:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 20:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
13:00 – 17:00

Admission

Normal rateFree

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Location & Map

100 Fairgrounds Dr, Petaluma

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