Adventure: 051, Site 057 – Blue Wing Inn

Capture California, the Game-2012

Adventure: 051, Site 057 – Blue Wing Inn

California Landmark Number: 017

Team: Thing One, Thing Two

Date:  September 20, 2012

Location:

Latitude: 38° 17.607′ N

Longitude: 122° 27.329′ W

Address: 133 E Spain St, Sonoma

Description:

Date Built: 1840

This building was closed—from our readings, it looks like the State is doing archological studies toward the end of stabilizing the building.



NO. 17 BLUE WING INN - Erected by General M. G. Vallejo about 1840 to accommodate emigrants and other travelers, the Inn was purchased in gold rush days by Cooper and Spriggs, two retired sea-faring men, and operated as hotel and store. It was among first hostelries in Northern California. Notable guests, according to local tradition, included John C. Frémont, U. S. Grant, Governor Pío Pico, Kit Carson, Fighting Joe Hooker, William T. Sherman, Phil Sheridan, and members of the Bear Flag Party.
Location: Sonoma State Historic Park, 133 E Spain St, Sonoma
References:

• Blue Wing Inn History
  
• National Registry of Historical Places-Documents and Photos
  
• Noehill
  
• HMDB.org
  

Overall Landmark References:

• David Schmitt's California State Historical Landmark (Schmitt)
  
• Wikipedia: California's National Landmarks (WCNL)
  
• State of California's California Historical Landmarks (CHL)
  
• Wikipedia: California State Landmarks (WCSL)
  
• State of California Historical Resources (CHR)
  
• National Registry of Historical Places (NRHP)
  
• Noehill (NOE)
  
• Historical Marker Database (HMDB)