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The History of A Fine Ship

Liberty ships and the Peter Donahue have history in Marin.

A history of Marin ships.
by Jessica Gliddon
October 21, 2019
Geneva Hall, completed in 1952, dominates the campus.

San Anselmo's Architectural Marvel

In existence since 1892, the San Francisco Theological Seminary is finding new ways to stay relevant.

by Mark Anthony Wilson
September 20, 2019
Alpine Dam view looking downstream 1918.

A Brief History of the Alpine Dam

A first task of the Marin Municipal Water District was to build remote Alpine Dam, which was constructed a century ago.

by Jessica Gliddon
September 20, 2019

Growing Up with the Trailside Killer

My strange childhood with the trailside killer.

by Zack Ruskin
August 23, 2019

Lagunitas' Claim to Fame? Hint: It's Not Just About the Beer

Famous names figure in the history of West Marin’s San Geronimo Valley.

Lagunitas has a colorful history full of famous figures.
by Jim Wood
August 23, 2019
Sausalito known as the "Geneva of America"

On the Waterfront: The History of Sausalito

Picture-perfect Sausalito has a uniquely colorful history.

by Kasia Pawlowska
August 23, 2019
Railyard Tiburon

Tiburon Tidbits

7 facts you never knew about the history of Tiburon.

by Elliott Brown
August 23, 2019
Aerial view of the Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary

The First Baptist Theological School in the Western US

The Seminary at Strawberry was opened in Marin and once considered a possible site for the United Nations.

by Jim Wood
July 26, 2019
A history of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire

History of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire

Bringing Elizabethan culture and folkways to the modern age.

by Jim Wood
July 26, 2019

Living History: Marin Art & Garden Center

Marin Art & Garden Center celebrates its past while moving into the future.

Octagon House
by David Weinstein
June 29, 2019
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In this 1949 photo, the most prominent sign is “ In this 1949 photo, the most prominent sign is “Tamalpais” splashed across a two-story building in the photo’s center right. Even back then, the intersection was known as “The Hub.” That’s because for those nearby, it was indeed a center of activity. 

In 1875, two well-traveled dirt roads were joined by a rail line and unofficially christened “The Hub” — today, we know these two roads as Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and Red Hill Avenue in San Anselmo. In the 1920s, the area was made more congested thanks to the introduction of the electric-powered interurban trains that started transiting the confluence. At the same time, the Tamalpais Community Playhouse, or “Tamalpais” for short, entered the scene. The Tamalpais’ first movie was The Humming Bird starring Gloria Swanson. As an added attraction, vocalist and pianist Uma Waldrop would perform on a $25,000 organ. Soon, the 1,000-seat venue became the Tamalpais Theater which showed films from the 1930s onwards, before closing in 1989. Today, its marquee publicizes community events, and its greatly reconfigured lobby is home to The Image Flow, a center for quality photographic printing. 

As for “the Hub,” by the end of World War II, rail traffic had left town, while traffic caused by cars, buses and trucks significantly increased. To counteract this, a city police officer was dispatched daily in the late 1960s to personally direct rush hour traffic, and in 1972, automated traffic lights were finally installed. Yet despite the many improvements that have been made to these lights, “The Hub” remains one of Marin County’s busiest intersections. 

✍️ Written by Jim Wood

📷 Photo courtesy of @marinhistorymuseum 

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The Hivery reopens in Mill Valley 🐝 Have you be The Hivery reopens in Mill Valley 🐝 Have you been yet?

Try out their coworking space made by and for women. 

📍475 Miller Ave Suite A, Mill Valley

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Something exciting is happening in Marin 🌿 Mee Something exciting is happening in Marin 🌿

Meet Hello! Marin, your insider guide from the team behind Marin Magazine.

Discover exclusive offers and perks from local favorites and see who’s been where on Marin Live, the app’s social feed for sharing Marin moments.

Explore the best of the county — from top spots to eat, shop and stay, to trails, beaches and outdoor adventures 🌊 ⛰️ Create, save and share your own curated lists of favorite hikes, weekend plans and must-try restaurants, all in one place.

Download Hello! Marin and experience The Best of Marin, In Your Pocket.

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Every year, travelers venture to Baja’s San Igna Every year, travelers venture to Baja’s San Ignacio Lagoon to witness one of nature’s most extraordinary migrations — and to help protect it 🌊 

Discover how WILDCOAST is turning travel into a force for conservation.

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Something new is happening in Marin ✨ From the Something new is happening in Marin ✨

From the team behind Marin Magazine, meet Hello! Marin — your insider guide to the best of the county.

Find where to eat, shop and explore. Discover exclusive offers from local favorites. And see who’s been where on Marin Live, the app’s social feed for sharing Marin moments.

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Marin isn’t just a great place to watch movies — it’s a great place to make them. Some of the most iconic scenes and images in classic films were filmed all over Marin County, from residential neighborhoods in San Rafael, Mill Valley and Belvedere, to the scenic vistas of Muir Woods, Point Reyes and the Marin Headlands. In short, our gorgeous county has made an indelible mark on film history and will continue to provide breathtaking backdrops for films in the future.

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Win 2 tasting wristbands to Sausaltio’s beer, wi Win 2 tasting wristbands to Sausaltio’s beer, wine & spirits festival! Toast to loved ones, art, music, food and the beautiful city by the bay. 

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A decade ago, MVFF launched its Mind the Gap initi A decade ago, MVFF launched its Mind the Gap initiative. The aim was to achieve gender equity across all sectors of the film industry by breaking boundaries and challenging social norms through representation and insightful discussion rooted in the art and craft of filmmaking.

MVFF and Mind the Gap committed to having 50 percent of the festival’s films directed by women by 2020, and they exceeded that goal, with 57 percent of the festival’s features helmed by women that year. In the subsequent years, the initiative continued to reach, or nearly reach, that 50 percent goal. 

This year, the festival is honoring two surging talents: Eva Victor, star, writer and director of A24 film Sorry, Baby, and actor Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You). Both will be presented with the Mind the Gap Award for their artistry and impact on the industry.

Mind the Gap has become a cornerstone of MVFF, and the films and filmmakers it champions continue to pave the way for and empower the next generation of women in film.

✍️ Bernard Boo

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The Mill Valley Film Festival is finally here! 🎬

Don't go without reading our annual guide! It celebrates everything that makes the festival great, delving into the featured films, different aspects of the festival, including its documentary and educational sections, and offers comprehensive listings of screenings, so you can get a feel for what to expect at the festival.

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Which film are you most excited for? Comment below👇

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