Museum of Sonoma County
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The Museum of Sonoma County, commonly known as the Sonoma County Museum, is a non-profit organization located in downtown Santa Rosa, California. Its 7th St. campus comprises the historic 1910 Santa Rosa Post Office, a contemporary art gallery, and a sculpture garden. Between the two buildings, the Museum presents 10-12 rotating exhibitions per year and maintains a permanent collection of over 18,000 objects that document the region's rich history and celebrate local artists. The historic post office is on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Old Post Office | |
Location | 425 7th St., Santa Rosa, California |
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Coordinates | 38°26′31″N 122°43′1″W |
Area | 0.5 acres (0.2 ha) |
Built by | Mr. William K. Collier, Superintendent of Construction of Public Buildings Hoyt Brothers (contractor) |
Architect | Office of the Supervising Architect James Knox Taylor, |
Architectural style | Roman Renaissance Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 79000559[1] |
Added to NRHP | November 16, 1979 |
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