Auction Ends: May 22, 2015 11:00 PM PDT

Art Work

Framed Oil Painting "City Hall - Sonoma Town Square" by Barbara Greensweig

Item Number: 103

Estimated Value: 725 USD
Opening Bid: 200 USD

Item Description

Depicting the gorgeous Town Plaza in Sonoma, California this gorgeous 12" x 16" framed original oil painting was created by renowned artist Barbara Greensweig.

The Town Plaza in Sonoma is a National Historic Landmark and the largest of it's kind in California at 8 acres of park setting as well as the Sonoma City Hall building which is the focal point of the painting. The Plaza still serves as Sonoma's focal point, hosting many community festivals and drawing tourists all year round. Sonoma City Hall was dedicated in 1908.

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Item Special Note

The Sonoma Plaza is the old town square and the largest of its kind in California. The Plaza’s eight acres and the surrounding street grid were laid out by General Mariano Guadelupe Vallejo in 1836, turning Sonoma from a mission town to a Mexican style pueblo. He built the barracks for Mexican army troops at the northeast corner of the plaza across the street from the Sonoma Mission, and his family’s first Sonoma home, La Casa Grande, on the west side. For a short time, Sonoma was the center of traffic and trade north of San Francisco. Today the Plaza is lined with charming shops, popular restaurants and Sonoma Valley agricultural specialties, including world-renowned cheeses and wines. Enjoy one of the many events held in the Plaza or relax for a picnic and visit the friendliest ducks in town.