The History Behind Albert Park
An immigrant’s literal rags-to-riches story unfolded in San Rafael.
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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.
San Anselmo's Architectural Marvel
In existence since 1892, the San Francisco Theological Seminary is finding new ways to stay relevant.
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.
Growing Up with the Trailside Killer
My strange childhood with the trailside killer.
On the Waterfront: The History of Sausalito
Picture-perfect Sausalito has a uniquely colorful history.
Tiburon Tidbits
7 facts you never knew about the history of Tiburon.
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 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.
Exploring Baltimore Canyon's Rich History
How can there be a Baltimore Canyon in Larkspur, California? We explore the history behind the name.
A 1944 Mount Tamalpais Plane Crash
Mount Tamalpais is known for its gorgeous nature and vistas, but hidden on the mountain are the remnants of a tragedy that occurred 74 years ago.
The Real Blackie of Tiburon
A history of the horse that spent 28 years on the Tiburon pasture that now bears his name.
Tam Junction's Fireside Hotel is a Marin County Landmark
Fireside Hotel has a fascinating history and continues to be a town landmark.
Marin Hot Tubs
Few topics are as famously Marin as hot tubs. Soak up the interesting history behind this relaxing pastime activity.
Marin History: The Thursday Musical Club
With few changes, the Thursday Musical Club enters its second century.
How Marinites of the Past Celebrated the Holidays
We asked our friends at the Anne T. Kent California Room to gather some of their favorite seasonal mementos from our county’s past. Here are their picks.
The San Rafael Mission Turns 200 This Year
One of the least famous missions, and the second to last to be built in Alta California, celebrates a big birthday this month.
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.
Rebels with a Cause: an Interview with Filmmakers Nancy Kelly and Kenji Yamamoto
A quick “yes” becomes a 10-year story of how Marin and Sonoma’s open spaces were saved and the national landscape changed forever.
Haunted Sites in Marin
Wanting to explore some haunted houses? Look no further than Marin — a county with its share of paranormal activity.
Marin Families and Their Incredible History
Generations of Ghilottis, Ongaros and other clans have stayed in business together for decades.
Aircraft Swarms the Golden Gate in This Historic Shot
Three dozen "Kaydets" buzz the nascent Golden Gate Bridge.
Looking Back at the Stupendous Suspension of the Golden Gate Bride
Take a look back at the marvelous construction of the Golden Gate Bridge and its suspension cables.
Mill Valley Market's Homegrown History
Meet the folks who run the Mill Valley Market. Providing fresh and unique foods to Marin residents is a generational family affair.
One Woman's Dog Inspired This Local Dog Park
The humble beginnings of The Remington Dog Park. One woman took the initiative to create a space for our beloved pets.
Sleepy Hollow's Haunted History?
A bit of history behind a Marin mansion with a familiar name.
Looking Back: Tiburon's History with the Tracks
The Tiburon Peninsula owes much of its existence to the trains of 130 years ago.
Muir Woods Inn
This establishment also served the “The Crookedest Railroad in the World.”
The Powerful Survival Story of California's Oaks
A Bay Area man connects with these mighty oaks and ponders their future.
