Forestville which is located  in the Wine country about 1 Hour north of San Francisco, was founded in1869 .  Named after A.J.Forrester who owned a saloon.  In the early days Forestville was known for its rustic Chair Factory.
Major Isaac Sullivan in Green Valley made the first rustic chairs and sold them for $5.00 a piece.  they are still in use and are doing good service. The factory for Manufacturing of the chairs as a specialty was started by S. Faudre on the Russian River 3 miles from Forestville. He continued the business for 5 to 6 years selling them at $2-$3 dollars a piece.

If you would like to order a book about the history of Forestville here are several links:

Arcadia Publishing

Amazon Books

Barnes & Noble

Borders

Forestville Historical Society Members
If you have questions about
page please contact

Penny Hutten
Call (509)276-5454

The Forestville Historical Society wants to thank Sonic.Net 
for their community service. They have given the town of Forestville free
 use of their servers and we appreciate there kindness.

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