Cnopius House, Santa Rosa
historic place
The Cnopius House, a historic place at 726 College Avenue in Santa Rosa, was built in 1896. This two-story Western Wood Queen Anne residence was constructed for businessman John Cnopius, Jr. The Cnopius family, who arrived from Holland in the 1880s, were important local merchants in Santa Rosa for about fifty years. The house is recognized for its distinctive late 19th-century architecture and its association with this prominent mercantile family. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This property offers insight into Santa Rosa's architectural and commercial past.