Sonoma Sites

The WPA graded and widened a portion of this mountainous road along the canyon of the Gualala River. They also constructed a major bridge at Clarks Crossing, improved a recreational and farm-to-market road in nearby valley and coastal districts. Employed men mostly from Kashia Indian Reservation.

Built by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), this Mission Revival-style fire station was built in 1936. The building has been substantially altered since its original construction.

The WPA opened up a scenic tourist and health resort area to northeastern Sonoma County by widening and realigning 24 miles of the narrow Geysers road leading east from Cloverdale. This also helped grazing and mining interests in the area. Total was $104,809 and the WPA contributed %56 of the cost.

This historic Mission in downtown Sonoma was established in 1823 and was the last and most northerly of the 21 Franciscan missions in Alta California. New Deal workers later helped plaster the mission.

This county-wide road and bridge project included 12 sub projects, such as: improvements to 73 miles of county roads, construction of 18 bridges, installation of 200 concrete and corrugated metal culverts.

New Deal workers constructed "early flood-control, sewage and water systems" in Sonoma County.

The WPA restored and renovated the building and ground of General Vallejo's home, during 1936-1938. The parts restored included the residence, servants quarters, the brick Swiss Chalet (this became a museum to house relics of the General and CA history), fountains and grounds. A water system was installed, and garage and rest room constructed. The WPA also built the split rail fence and gothic-style fence on the property. Acquisition by the state enabled Sonoma County to retain this historical property. If left to local financing, the property may have been lost forever (Goddard).