Petaluma's historic Washoe House restaurant sold

And now, the landmark roadhouse on Stony Point Road at Roblar Road is in new hands, purchased last week by Larry Peter of Spring Hill Jersey Cheese in Petaluma.

For the past 33 years, the two story, red clapboard structure has been owned and operated by dad Bill Drew, mom Edith Drew, and their daughters Cheryl Jensen and Patti Tobin. Bill passed away in 2006, and Jensen took over.

Peter did not reply to messages requesting comment, but Jensen says he told her he had no plans “to mess with tradition.”

A great number of peoples reaction to this purchase was captured on Positively Petaluma’s facebook page, and many were concerned with preserving the building and it’s history. Some are relieved that a local business owner purchased it making the statement shown above. Imagine the mayhem that would have been caused if someone purchased it and planned to put a fast food place there. Remember the outrage caused by the Petaluma’s McDonalds commercial?

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Petaluma’s Historic Washoe House Restaurant Sold!

Posted by Positively Petaluma on Wednesday, July 22, 2015

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