History & Historic Preservation Links
Historical Societies, Associations, and Commissions
California Missions Foundation
California Preservation Foundation
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Healdsburg Museum & Historical Society
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
Petaluma Historical Library and Museum
Petaluma Historical Library and Museum: Heritage Homes of Petaluma
Northwestern Pacific Railroad Historical Society
Russian River Historical Society
Rohnert Park Historical Society
Sonoma County Genealogical Society Publications
(Including Sonoma County History: A Bibliography and Union List, 2nd Edition, 1990. A bibliography of the holdings of local libraries and historical societies that relate to the history of Sonoma County.)
Sonoma County Historical Records Commission
Sonoma County Historical Society
Sonoma League for Historic Preservation
Sonoma County Historical Records Commission: Researching the History of Your Sonoma County Building (PDF: 203 kB)
Sonoma Valley Historical Society
Sonoma League for Historic Preservation
Sonoma Valley Historical Society
Archives and Libraries
Educational Webinars and PowerPoint Presentations
California Office of Historic Preservation
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
Understanding the Four Treatments for Historic Properties
Interpretation and Application of the Standards for Rehabilitation
Workshop Series for Local Governments (Multiple PowerPoint Presentations)
Historic Preservation Commission Ethics and Meeting Procedures (PDF)
Ethics and Meeting Procedures(PPT)
Cultural Resources as part of the Environmental Planning Process (PDF)
Overview of Historic Preservation Laws and Legal Issues*** (PDF)
Economics of Preservation (PDF)
Elements of an Effective Historic Preservation Program and CLG Status (PDF)
Creating an Effective and Useful Preservation Ordinance: One Size Does Not Fit All (PDF)
Survey and Landmark Designation as part of the Planning Process (PDF)
Incentives and Grants for Historic Preservation