Dr. Taylor House
245 East Spain Street
Sonoma
Built c1852-1857

The property was part of the original grant to Don Mariano G. Vallejo.

The Monterey colonial style residence resembles the enclosed adobes of 1847-1851 period; however, it has always been of frame construction. Exactly when the house was constructed is not certain.

The earliest occupant was Martin E. Cooke who had come to Sonoma in 1852 as General Vallejo's attorney. In 1856, he Cooke purchased the Blue Wing Inn and later served as State Senator.

The house is named for Dr. Taylor who purchased it in the 1950s and restored it.

The property contributes to the Sonoma Plaza Historic District.