Marin's Turn-of-the-Century Arks
They lasted a short while and left a lasting impression.
When Marin Was Home to the Mt. Tamalpais & Muir Woods Scenic Railroad: The Story of "The Crookedest Railway in the World"
For 33 years, Marin was home a beloved tourist attraction: ‘The Crookedest Railroad in the World’.
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.
Showtime at San Quentin State Prison: Performances From Diller and Cash are Two of Many
Are you planning a holiday party this year? If so, it’ll be hard to top what San Quentin State Prison did in the late 1960s.
Point Reyes National Seashore: How this National Treasure Came to be a Popular Destination in West Marin
Some will say that the town of Point Reyes Station is like visiting a foreign land that speaks English. And the history of the surrounding area is equally intriguing.
Wild and Free: The History of Sausalito's Counterculture Houseboat Community
The Sausalito waterfront children of the 1970s grew up with a freedom unheard of for youth today. Where are they today?
The Sequoia Theater's Beginnings: Downtown Mill Valley 95 Years Ago
In 1929, Mill Valley saw the Sequoia Theater open and a devastating fire destroy 117 homes.
Honoring Miwok Heritage: Echoes of Autumn Tradition
While modern Marin enjoys bountiful harvests in the fall, the ancient Miwok people celebrated the autumn equinox with “The Big Time” harvest ceremonies — a tradition that still endure.
Dance Like It’s 1908: Larkspur’s Rose Bowl Dance Returns
The Larkspur Community Foundation is reinstating the historic Rose Bowl Dance on September 21st.
From Feinstein to Kamala: Tracing 45 Years of Firsts by Bay Area Women in Politics
Explore the history of inspirational women of the Bay Area that led the way in local politics all the way up to the White House.
