Petaluma’s beloved “sidewalk philosopher” and iconic shoeshine entrepreneur Henry Chenault was honored on September 17, 2025, in a ceremony remaining the former alleyway where Western Avenue meets Petaluma Boulevard as “Chenault Way,” not far from where he operated his shoeshine stand. A bronze plaque recognizing Chenault for his contributions to Petaluma for more than 30 … Continue reading Chenault Way Named for Henry Chenault