General Mariano Vallejo and his family lived in what is now downtown Sonoma for many years before their new home, Lachryma Montis was built at the foot of the mountain. They moved in 1851 or so, and their original home, Casa Grande, was destroyed by fire in 1867. All that is left is shown here, the Indian servants' quarters. It almost fronts Spain Street and is totally visible without any tourist admission fees, you just walk up to the building from the sidewalk. There is a cheese shop on the left hand side and the Toscano Hotel, also free and owned by California State Parks, on the right. Across the street is Sonoma Plaza where the General used to drill and parade his troops.
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