Special Event:
Stone Masonry Tour of Petaluma
Sunday, July 31, 2005 · 9:00am–3:30pm
pre-registration required, see below

Former 1904 Carnegie Library built by local stone mason, William C. Stradling. Learn about this landmark and other Petaluma buildings on the Petaluma Stone Masonry Tour, to benefit the Petaluma Arts Council.

Join stonemason Edwin Hamilton and historian Katherine Rinehart on a tour of Petaluma stonemasonry to benefit the Petaluma Arts Council.

The day will begin with a slideshow and discussion of the stone industry in Sonoma County (starting in the 1880's) and its use in the historic architecture of
downtown Petaluma. This will be followed by a walking tour of downtown Petaluma, a National Register District. The tour will focus on the history and various styles and techniques used in stone construction.

Central Market, one of Petaluma's premier restaurants, will provide lunch. Central Market owner and chef, Tony Najiola, offers fresh local ingredients and authentic Northern California cuisine.

Stone House by Stonemason Edwin Hamilton

The day will end with a visit to Edwin's studio in Cotati (carpooling required) for a demonstration of the tools and stone working techniques used in the fabrication of the buildings that were observed during the morning walk. Guests will also have a chance to preview sculpture being fabricated for a November show at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art.

$85 per person, limited to 20 persons.
Proceeds to benefit the Petaluma Arts Council.
To register call Edwin Hamilton: 707-775-3320 by July 18, 2005