Unruly drunks, rocky roads and roving dogs were just some of the reasons why Petaluma became Sonoma County’s first incorporated city in the 19th century.
In the mid 19th century, pioneers from across the country came to Northern California to strike it rich in the Gold Rush. And some began settling in the North Bay, in places like Petaluma. A new exhibition at the Petaluma Historical Museum takes a look at what life was like for early Petalumites…and what it took to get the budding Sonoma County town incorporated. KRCB’s Tiffany Camhi reports.
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