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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
133 East Spain Street, Sonoma
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CHL #17 - Blue Wing Inn
CHL #17 - Blue Wing Inn
CHL #17 Blue Wing Inn Private Plaque
NO. 17 BLUE WING INN
NO. 17 BLUE WING INN
NO. 17 BLUE WING INN - Kitchen