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This is a List of Petaluma Historic Landmarks and Districts. Petaluma Historic Landmarks are historic resources in Petaluma, California that the Petaluma City Council has determined to be significant based on local, state, and federal criteria. The city's Historic and Cultural Resource Committee and its Planning Commission review all proposed ...
Petaluma is a city in Sonoma County, California, United States, located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Its population was 59,776 according to the 2020 census. [5] Petaluma's name comes from the Miwok village named Péta Lúuma that was located on the banks of the Petaluma River.
Its headwaters lie in Lafferty Ranch, a 270-acre (1.1 km 2) parcel of land owned by the City of Petaluma since 1995. Lafferty Ranch has been proposed for a wilderness park, but is not accessible to the public. [4] Petaluma Reservoir (which formerly provided water for the city of Petaluma) is located in the Adobe Creek watershed.
Petaluma Municipal Airport (FAA LID: O69) is a public airport one mile (1.6 km) northeast of Petaluma, in Sonoma County, California, United States. [1] It covers 220 acres (89 ha) and has one runway measuring 3601 x 75 feet. It is used for general aviation. FedEx feeder flies Cessna Caravan 208Bs into Petaluma.
Petaluma's first library, an Odd Fellows library, dates to 1858, which was opened to the public within a decade, and by 1878, its ownership was transferred to the city as part of the Rogers Free Library Act. Funding for the Carnegie library came from local donations totaling $7,500 and Andrew Carnegie's donation of $12,500.
Lucchesi Park is a public park located in Petaluma, California. It is maintained by the City of Petaluma and features activities for families. These activities include a playground, lake, tennis, walking/biking paths, and a dog run area. [1] The park is also a bird watching spot, due to the lake and woods nearby.
Petaluma Wildlife & Natural Science Museum is a student-run museum located in the city of Petaluma, California. It is the largest student-run museum in the United States. [ 1 ] Its mission is "to inspire the next generation through practical environmental education and conservation."
Petaluma Transit is the public bus service in the city of Petaluma, California. It operates six local routes and three school routes. [1] Petaluma Paratransit provides ADA-mandated paratransit for eligible persons within Petaluma city limits. [2] All bus and paratransit service became free for a one-year trial period effective July 1, 2024. [3]