Part of my “Petaluma Landmarks” series, this scene captures one of the town’s most recognizable and enduring icons.
This image began as a photograph but was heavily altered in Photoshop to create a painterly effect — blending realism with a textured, timeless feel.
The barn, once a fixture along D Street, had just been relocated to McNears Landing when this photograph was made. In the distance, the historic silk mill — still in operation at the time — anchors the landscape with a living connection to Petaluma’s working past.
The weathered paint, the bold red roof, and the hand-painted Ghirardelli lettering stand as proud reminders of craftsmanship, endurance, and the quiet beauty of a town that has always honored its history.
“Ghirardelli Barn” is more than a landmark — it’s a piece of Petaluma’s spirit, preserved at a moment when past and present met under a wide California sky.
Looking for a different size, finish, or frame? While I offer a curated selection of standard options, I’m happy to create a custom print tailored to your space—just reach out and we’ll craft the right fit.
The sizes listed here are optimized for this image’s native resolution and finest detail. However, this photograph can also be produced in the following larger sizes for acrylic face mount with float frame:
75x50×75 inches
90x60 inches
105x70 inches
To order a print at one of these sizes, please contact me directly. I’ll make the necessary adjustments to ensure the image reproduces beautifully at your chosen scale.
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