A New Book on West Marin History From a Local Historian
Dewey Livingston knows of what he writes.
The Truth About Blackie, the Horse Behind Blackie’s Pasture
Debunking the swimming horse myth and honoring the true legacy of the swayback cavalry horse turned community icon.
Looking Back: The Luxurious Hotel Rafael
Explore the rise and fall of Hotel Rafael, a grand 1890s San Rafael landmark, known for luxury, scandal, and its tragic 1928 fire.
The History of Marin Joe's: When "Popping in" Was Easy
Access is about the only thing that’s changed in 70 years when talking about the iconic restaurant.
The History of the Fiesta Day Parade, Once Marin's Biggest Celebration
From 1934 to 1952 the parade in late August was an event not be missed.
Celebrating the Life of Sausalito Houseboat Resident Phil Frank, the Cartoonist Behind "Farley"
It was a somber occasion, but you’d never know by this photo taken only days after the beloved Phil Frank had passed away.
'Oppenheimer' and Hamilton Field: How the Bay Area, Including Marin, Helped Usher in the Atomic Age
Marin had a role in the history chronicled in the film ‘Oppenheimer’
Turn of the Century Clean Power: When Marin had Electric Trains
For nearly 40 years, these environmentally-friendly trains connected Marin County.
The Grandi Building: The Point Reyes Station Historic Landmark Is Getting a New Lease on Life
Built back in 1915 featuring Mission Revival architecture, the building has long remained vacant.
The History and Rebirth of Mill Valley’s Sequoia Theater
After 93 years, it’s about to get a second life.
