Sonoma County Landmarks
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The Russian River Sector Office of the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast District of the California Department of Parks and Recreation built in 1976 does not contribute to the historic district.
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Vintage Train Cars
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Papa Bear Carved in a Tree Stump
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Bear Cubs Carved in a Tree Stump
All photos 6 May 2022
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Duncans Mills Historic District
Duncans Mills
Duncans Mills, a County Historic District, was a railroad depot and commercial center established in the 1880s. The western false front commercial buildings have been preserved, and several new buildings of similar design have been constructed to serve the community and visitors.
Contributing buildings:
- 24951 CA-116, Superintendent's House, 1878
- 25171 CA-116, c1880, Scotta School 1885
- 25200 CA-116
- Main Street Landscape Feature
- 25171 Main Street, 1877
- 25200 Main Street, Duncans Mills General Store, 1888
- 23600 Moscow Road, Duncan Mills Depot and train caboose
Source: permitsonoma.com and Duncans Mills Historic District Survey and Design Guidelines
In 1976, the California Department of Parks and Recreation built an office building in the style of the historic depot to house the Russian River Sector Office of the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast District. This building, while authentic in design, does not contribute to the historic district.