Western Sonoma County Historical Society

Preserving the unique heritage of West Sonoma County

History Corner

The History Corner provides a monthly glimpse of the Western Sonoma County 50, 75, and 100 years ago.  They originally appeared in the Sonoma West Times beginning in 2011.  The SWT stopped publishing in April 2022 but we are still preparing the monthly article, currently published at SebastopolTimes.com. You may see prior articles at your local library or via newspapers.com.

History Corner December 2022

The interior of Wohler’s Dry Goods store, taken during a “Sidewalk Sale”, circ. 1965. Clothing, shoes, fabric flats, and shoppers are seen. Western Sonoma County Historical Society photo collection.
The interior of Wohler’s Dry Goods store, taken during a “Sidewalk Sale”, circ. 1965. Clothing, shoes, fabric flats, and shoppers are seen. Western Sonoma County Historical Society photo collection.
DECEMBER  1922
FIRST COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE PROGRAM

Sebastopol’s first community Christmas tree program begins at Lincoln Hall with a program put on by the Analy Union High School.  Santa Claus will … Read more