So what are those shapes in the windows?
A peek into the making of the Hall of the Above window stellations, and a look at other geometry-related projects created by Daniel Castor.
on thermoses, wear-and-tear, and why we collect
If you’ve been curious about all of those thermoses in the western-most window on Washington St. at Hall of the Above, let us introduce you. We have a love of all things antique, but the thermos collection has a special place in our co-founder, Danny’s, heart.
An Introduction to the people behind “hall of the above”
We are Daniel Castor, and Jen Jerde, the new (and very excited) tenants of 199 N. Petaluma Blvd, here to introduce ourselves to Petaluma by way of our previous projects and various community involvements. We thought it could be helpful, in understanding where we want to go, to understand where we’re coming from, which is a world of historical buildings, parades, building things, and bringing community together.
A brief history of a beloved building
With help from Connie Williams and Catherine Reinhardt, two amazing local historians in Petaluma, we were able to track down some old photos and details of the Sonoma County National Bank’s construction and opening (including a surprising detail).
Construction Updates
Details from our tenant updates to the building, as we work to raise the maximum occupancy from 49 to 250. We are reconfiguring the rear of the building, moving the two existing restrooms, installing a new emergency exit and ramp on American Alley, and adding two restrooms downstairs.
Butter and Egg Days Parade
We have always loved parades, so couldn’t resist building something beautiful for 2024’s Butter and Egg Days—a rotating geodesic egg / disco ball. Here’s a little behind-the-scenes of the construction effort.
Steeplejacks & Machinists: Restoration Efforts at Hall of the Above
As one would expect with a building that’s nearly 100 years old, the Sonoma County National Bank has many beautiful features, many of which are also in various states of disrepair. We’ve been undergoing restoration efforts for said features, and thought we’d share some details.