Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society At Marin City’s MLK/Black History Month Celebration in February, I was surprised to learn of the long and storied history of the Golden Gate Village public housing complex. Royce McLemore, president of the Golden Gate Village Resident Council (GGVRC), … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: Golden Gate Village, a Marin City landmark
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Marin student athletes recognized
The Marin Athletic Foundation presented Outstanding Student Athlete Awards May 2 at the Embassy Suites in San Rafael. Student athletes from around Marin were honored by the Marin Athletic Foundation. The MAF was founded in 1984 by people concerned about the decrease in funding for … [Read more...] about Marin student athletes recognized
From where was this 1879 portrait of Mt. Tam painted?
Sausalito History: She once danced on the waterfront
Nora Sawyer/Sausalito Historical Society Thick planks stretched across the muddy shoreline, forming a bridge over the “sullen-looking” water of Richardson Bay. In the misty near-dark, lights gleamed out from the windows of a large ferryboat, illuminating a tall, slim woman in a flowered dress – … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: She once danced on the waterfront
Mill Valley History: The ‘earthquake refugees’
In 1903, Herman Heckman, his wife and their eight children lived in a small town in Wisconsin. His brother-in-law, John Yost, who owned a lumberyard in Mill Valley, invited Herman to visit him. Herman was a carpenter and cabinetmaker. He decided to stay. He built a mill at 77 … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History: The ‘earthquake refugees’
NOVA wins 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award
The Novato Unified School District is excited to announce that the NOVA Education Center, also known as the NOVA Independent Study Program, is a 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award winner. The California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program is being utilized by California in … [Read more...] about NOVA wins 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award
Checkmate! Hamilton kids take 1st place
The Hamilton K-8 School Chess Team took 1st place in the K-8 Rookie section at the 2022 CalChess Super States Championship on Sunday April 10. It was the school’s first appearance at the state championships and fielded a team of 16 players representing 2 sections. The team also placed tied … [Read more...] about Checkmate! Hamilton kids take 1st place
Novato History: Baby ducks saved from fire
Mike Read/Pages From The Past 100 Years Ago April 1922 – The Novato Farm Centre met last Friday night and took up a number of different matters concerning the community. There is considerable interest in consolidating the Black Point district in particular with the Novato school … [Read more...] about Novato History: Baby ducks saved from fire
Mill Valley History — Hikers Retreat
Marin History/Mill Valley Historical Society In 1913, Hikers Retreat on the corner of Throckmorton and Madrona was headquarters for the Dipsea Race. In 1916, Mr. W. H. Odlin took charge of the rundown Hikers Retreat. He made several repairs and numerous improvements such as a hot shower … [Read more...] about Mill Valley History — Hikers Retreat
Sausalito History: The Poobah’s sure thing
Earnest Jackson and Larry Clinton/Sausalito Historical Society Recently we carried Earnest Jackson’s reminiscences about Adolph Silver, who was known as the Poobah of the pool halls, or horse race betting parlors, that proliferated here in the 1800s. Here are some additional anecdotes about one … [Read more...] about Sausalito History: The Poobah’s sure thing