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The Collection

Sunburst Leaded-Glass Dome
The largest free-standing dome of stained glass in California is part of the original 1903 building design.

Poultry Exhibit
From the 1880's to the 1940's, as many as 600 million eggs PER YEAR were shipped around the world from Petaluma, earning Petaluma the moniker "Egg Basket of the World." Displays include many artifacts highlighting the egg and dairy industries.

Knickerbocker Number Five
The pumper Knickerbocker Number Five, shipped around the Horn in 1850, was purchased in 1857 for $1,500 by Petaluma's first fire unit.

Miwok Indian Exhibit
Ancestors of the Coastal Miwok Indians lived in this area more than three thousand years ago, and their culture is represented in this display.

Petaluma River, Schoolroom and Kitchen Exhibits
More 19th and 20th century artifacts that chronicle the riverside history of Petaluma, its early residents, and the fabulous gadgets representing the best "modern" technology of the times.

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