OVER DEZE AFLEVERING
Discover how Santa Rosa’s historic post office building was moved to make way for a mall and what the world's first airmail flight has to do with Petaluma.
photo credit: Michelle Marques
The Museum of Sonoma County was the Santa Rosa Post Office, built in 1910
The Museum of Sonoma County was the Santa Rosa Post Office, built in 1910
In this episode, host Michelle Marques takes you on a tour of the Museum of Sonoma County's exhibit, "It’s in the Mail!" The show explores the fascinating history of mail delivery in the region, including the incredible story of how the museum's building—the former Santa Rosa Post Office—was moved 750 feet to make way for the Santa Rosa Plaza mall. You'll also hear about the first airmail flight in the world, which flew from Petaluma to Santa Rosa. Michelle is joined by Eric Stanley, the museum's Curator of History and Deputy Director, to guide you through this unique look into Sonoma County’s past.
Guest in this episode:
Eric Stanley, Museum of Sonoma County Curator of History and Deputy Director
Resources in this episode:
Suggestions for guests or topics? Email the707@krcb.org
Engels
Verenigd Koningkrijk
TRANSCRIPTIE 🔗
Are you the producer of this podcast?
Add a podcast transcript
Need Audio-to-Text?
Transcribe with Listen411 in Just 60 Seconds
OUDE AFLEVERINGEN ZOEKEN
Zoek naar eerdere afleveringen van The 707.
ANDERE AFLEVERINGEN IN DEZE PODCAST
Find out what happens when a school book drive skips the retail giants and shops local instead.
photo credit: Michelle MarquesChristie George and Michael Rex at Russian River Books and Letters in Guerneville, California.
It’s the little book drive that could! In today’s ep…
As youth gang participation rises in Santa Rosa, local non-profit LandPaths is turning to an unexpected sanctuary: the outdoors.
photo credit: Shandra BackDanny Chaparro, New Audiences Manager at LandPaths, displays his ROSELAND tattoos.
As gang activity in Santa Rosa rise…
What does it take to ensure Sonoma County remains a welcoming place for everyone?
photo credit: Michelle MarquesDr. Nas Mohamed (center) delivered the Keynote Address at the inaugural Sonoma County Human Rights Summit in June 2026.
A thriving community is built on the foun…
Filmed live before a studio audience at NorCal Public Media, this unique episode explores how artists and community leaders use their work to inspire connection, spark conversation, and shape the places we call home.
What happens when art, community, and creativity co…
Laughs, hard truths, and radical hope: Hannah Lee and Gail Yamamoto Seymour talk climate action on The 707.
photo credit: Hannah LeeGail Yamamoto Seymour and Hannah Lee at Roberts Lake in Sonoma County.
Two generations, one urgent mission, and a whole lot of heart. In this…
Disclaimer: De podcast en de illustraties die op deze pagina zijn ingesloten, zijn afkomstig van Michelle Marques & the KRCB News Team, eigendom van de eigenaar en niet gelieerd aan of goedgekeurd door Listen Notes, Inc.
BEWERKEN
Bedankt voor uw hulp bij het up-to-date te houden van de podcast-database .
