Marin Motor Movies: Marin's Beloved Drive-in Theater
The Marin Motor Movies opened in 1948 and 600 cars could drive in — but many more would catch a “flicker” as they drove by.
Looking Back
Cavallo Point's Military Past
The Coastal Artillery Corps facility, built in 1905, now attracts resort visitors.
A Tower in Tiburon, Once the Gateway to a Utopian Health Village
Once the gateway to the utopian dream of a Civil War embalmer.
The History Behind Albert Park
An immigrant’s literal rags-to-riches story unfolded in San Rafael.
Through the History Lens: A Look Back at the Point Reyes Lighthouse
If visiting the Point Reyes Lighthouse seems demanding now, think back 160 years.
The History of A Fine Ship
Liberty ships and the Peter Donahue have history in Marin.
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.
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.
History of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Bringing Elizabethan culture and folkways to the modern age.
San Rafael's Fiesta Day Parade
15th annual Fiesta Day Parade, held on Sunday, August 29, 1948 honored the forthcoming feast day of the archangel Raphael, for whom the City of San Rafael was named.
The Luxurious Hotel Rafael
The massive Victorian structure’s life came to an end inside of two hours.
The Tiburon Engine That Went Off Track
Being dropped into the bay was but a hiccup in the illustrious career of Engine No. 112.
The History of the Marshall Depot
The Northwestern Pacific Railroad lasted until 1930; now California’s Highway 1 travels much the same route
San Rafael's Country Club: Golf, Boats and Homes
The city's erstwhile Marin Golf and Country Club is survived today by a yacht club and a neighborhood.
Did Sir Francis Drake Land in Mill Valley's Strawberry Cove?
Few historians doubt that the explorer put ashore in Marin, but where?
Vintage Corte Madera
An old photo opens up a cache of memories.
The Sugar Line Pipe of Ross Valley
A six-mile water pipeline, laid in the 1920s, helped to shape Marin County.
The ICB Building: The Evolution of a Marinship Icon
This 76-year-old building, built in less than four months, is still standing and active as ever.
The Real Blackie of Tiburon
A history of the horse that spent 28 years on the Tiburon pasture that now bears his name.
Marin History: Hotel Larkspur
Even though this landmark has had only a few owners in 127 years, it’s got a colorful history.
Tam Junction's Fireside Hotel is a Marin County Landmark
Fireside Hotel has a fascinating history and continues to be a town landmark.
The Intriguing History and New Future for the Muir Woods Railway's Engine, Engine No. 9
Campaign underway to bring home the last surviving full-size piece of the Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway.
Looking Back: Southern Marin Mothers' Club
For 25 years this group has shared the perils, problems and joys of parenting.
The Early History of Point Reyes
How the Point Reyes National Seashore came to be.
The First Ever Women’s Dipsea Hike
The first cross-country U.S. sporting event organized just for women.
Marin History: The Thursday Musical Club
With few changes, the Thursday Musical Club enters its second century.
Escape From Alcatraz
Could the three escaped convicts have made it to shore?
Tower Power: San Francisco In 1934
Tall buildings are part of San Francisco’s history.
Looking Back at the 1995 Mount Vision Wildfire
In 1995, the largest fire in Marin's history ravaged Point Reyes National Seashore.
Illuminating a Long History of 4-H Clubs
4-H Clubs were active in Marin then and now. The same holds true for UC Cooperative Extension’s Farm Advisor.
