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The Vasquez House is located at 414 First Street East in El Paseo de Sonoma on the Plaza. It is open to the public Thursday through Saturday 2 PM to 4:30 PM.

The Tea Room offers homemade pastries and refreshments. The Library features the League's extensive photographic and historical archives, a special collection of books on Sonoma history, architecture, and preservation as well as vintage exhibits.

For more information, call Ernestine Evans 707.938.0510

More on the Vasquez House

The Vasquez House was built in the early 1850's for General "Fighting Joe" Hooker of Civil War fame. Hooker sold the house originally located on First Street West, and the many acres of adjoining land to Catherine Vasquez and her husband, Pedro, with the deed registered in Catherine's name. The Vasquez family occupied the house until 1901, and it is believed that at least two of their children were born in one of the upstairs bedrooms.

In 1973, the house was given to the League by the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lynch of Sonoma. The Lynch Family founded the local newspaper, The Sonoma Index-Tribune. Vasquez House was moved to its present location which is owned by the owners of El Paseo.

Reconstruction of the house was undertaken by members of the League with donations of materials and labor from local residents and businessmen. Downstairs visitors will find a cozy Library and an attractive Tea Room. Both of these rooms are staffed by League members.

The Vasquez House was opened to the public in 1976.