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Descriptive Essay On Petalmaa

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Hotel Petaluma: Sonoma County Classic
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This working-class town has come a long way since I attended cook school nearby in 1975. Back then Petaluma was known as the chicken egg capital of the US and the arm wrestling center of the US also. Nowadays this well-preserved downtown is attracting attention for much more than chickens and arm wrestling. Trendy restaurants, cool shops, and pleasant parks benefit the downtown area nowadays. Standing tall in the middle of all this urban progress is the Hotel Petaluma.

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Built in 1923, at a time when other cities like Petaluma demanded better lodging options for travelers, Hotel Petaluma is a testament to forward-thinking people. The hotel was funded by over 800 locals eager to show travelers they had a fine hotel. Although not ornate from the outside, as you approach the courtyard its attractive fountain and sitting area opens your eyes to what hides inside. The art deco interior shines after recent renovations and the lobby bar, operated by the Shuckery restaurant, serves drinks and small bites to weary travelers.

A large fireplace provides a comfortable place to relax snuggled up on the plush sofa. Arched windows provide plenty of natural light for reading in the lobby. The high ceilings make for an expansive room that never feels cramped. After checking in, take a ride on the vintage elevator that was the first in Petaluma when the hotel originally opened. It takes a little

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