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Wanted: images of these locations
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Greetings, I'm hoping someone might have photos, images, recollections, anything on the following places in Marin: Silver Dollar Saloon, Pt. Reyes Station: 1944-1970's Tam O' Shanter (restaurant), Corte Madera: 1920's Corte Madera Flea Market: 60's-early 70's Thanks! -Omuliwa
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Dominic's on Francisco in San Rafael
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My family and I used to go there in the late Sixties/early Seventies. I ran across a great story, having to do with the place in the old days. Remember the boat on the pole with all of the flags? A funny story not related to food. My industrial room-mate is a yacht rigger who was hired years ago to rig the boat...
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The Knights Bridge
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I used to play at the Knights Bridge in San Rafael. Stuck back in a cubby hole on 3d street. Was a good place for a while then Uncle Charlies pretty much killed their business.
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Larkspur Past Present book new edition out
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What we've all been waiting for. Here's the announcement: Dear Friend of Larkspur: The new edition of Larkspur Past and Present, the much-anticipated history and walking guide book celebrating our favorite city, will be available for purchase for the first time on Saturday, April 9 in Larkspur...
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Original Facebook Group postings...
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Back in 2008 I started a MarinNostalgia "Group" on Facebook. To be frank, I kinda forgot about it after that. My wife had a second baby, the Real Estate market got fairly hectic, and I just got busy with other stuff. So, unfortunately, MarinNostalgia took a back seat to real life. However,...
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Nike Missle Sites
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I am interested in the location of the former missle sites in Marin. I actually got a tour of the one at Marin Headlands and got to go underground in the actual bunker. I know there were also sites on Angel Island and one close to where McInnis Park is today. Does anyone have any information on these? Does...
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Las Gallinas Golf Course
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It was a small 9-hole course off of Smith Ranch Road. This was not the course that is now in McInnis Park but a course visible from the freeway. Does anyone have any information, memories, or photos?
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On fourth street in San Rafael between Grand and Irwin was AnJoes Zap
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What's the status of Marinwood Plaza?
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I know that Marinwood Plaza got a farmer's market but is there any new update on what's to eventually become of the shopping center itself?
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Life on a 1920s Dairy Ranch
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From 1919-1933, Swiss immigrants Maurice and Marie Mazza operated the Burdell dairy ranch north of Novato on the San Antonio Creek. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdQO1IB57lQ
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Larkspur Historic Walk Saturday May 1
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These are always fun and educational, plus the weather looks like it's going to be great! Historic Baltimore-Madrone Canyon Baltimore Canyons recorded history began as a lively logging camp established during the Gold Rush. Gradually, the canyon was developed by settlers, summer vacation...
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Remembering Marin
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I grew up in Marin we moved to Belvedere when I was 3, so its the only home I know. I left after high school and I would do almost anything to get back there now. Although I live in Europe, I go home to visit as often as possible and I hope to be able to retire there if Im extremely lucky. Here are a few things that c...
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Larkspur Historic Walks Oct. 10 17
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These are always a whole lot of fun. The Cunninghams have a raft of fascinating information about the history of Larkspur and its buildings, and are always adding to it. I learn something new every time. From the Park & Rec brochure: Historic Downtown The Historic District of downtown Larkspu...
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Mrs. Frolich's Cotillion Classes
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During the late 1950s and early 1960s my mom made me attend ballroom dance lessons at the Tamalpias Women's Club in Kentfield. Kids from all over the county (Terra Linda, Fairfax, San Rafael, and so on,) came to the weekly classes taught by Mrs. Frolich, a stern character. Boys sat on one side of the roo...
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Farms in Berkeley! Lee, the Berkeley Farms Delivery Man
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Does anyone remember "Lee" the berkeley farms milkman that used to deliver in Marin late 60's and 70's. He delived Milke, Ice Cream etc., and always had a friendly smile and kind word, and would always jump in to lend a hand...whatever the problem! he delivered to my grandmas house in Corte...
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underground politics of the '60s
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eager to know if anyone has info on: . guy who prob was prez of SNCC at COM named Henry or Harry in the late 60s? .anyone have historical data on the Diggers' activities in Marin. I recall clothing handouts near firestation/COM. .anyone have info on Zodiac case beyond what is on preeminent online sit...
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PIC: Larkspur Fire House Xmas c.1958
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Sun Valley Movie Studio Tour
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I found this article that a neighbor had given us years ago. Very interesting that a big part of the film industry started up in San Rafael long before Hollywood in the 1910s and 1920s: Location of the grounds of the California Motion Picture Company in Sun Valley. Extracts from Independent Journal Ar...
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PIC: Belvedere-Tiburon c.1961
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Taken from Beach Road or thereabouts, above the yacht harbor, c.1961. My inexpensive Brownie Starmite camera, so it's not real sharp in enlargement, but still you can make St. Hilary's out. For a larger version (1000 x 739 px) click here For a mammoth version (1800 x 1330 px) click here
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Rafael Theatre
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Hey guys, I wondering if anyone has any images of the Rafael while it was being rebuilt? I have some exterior shots of the demolition but none of the interiors. I remember walking through it and was saddened that the oldest surviving interior details (before the rebuilding after the 1928 fire) were b...
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KTIM Storm Benefit
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Anybody remember the great benefit concert by KTIM for the Storm of '82? ...it was at the Marin Vets Auditorium and featured Huey Lewis and the News, The Edge, Pablo Cruise, Brian Auger, Jesse Colin Young and special guests...hosted by Father Guido Sarducci (Don Novello).....some of the guests I re...
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Maurice et Charles
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Great food & service in what was formerly The Lincoln Bait Shop.
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BMX track behind the Masonic Hall
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Growing up on Murray Ave. in Kentfield in the seventies I have very fond memories of skateboarding & BMXing all over the county. I was part of the group of kids that created the BMX track behind the Masonic Hall on Magnolia (athletic field for COM now). We would ride all day and then go get candy and...
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Maurice et Charles
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Does anyone remember the Maurice et Charles French restaurant in San Rafael, where it was located, what time period were they in operation, etc?
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San Rafael Little League Baseball
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Anyone play little league baseball in San Rafael in the early 1960's? I played for the " Jack L Hunt" team in 1962. It was one of the defining experiences in my life. My Coach was a great man named Earl Comminsky, oddly enough he was was my boss at the Marin County Sheriffs Dept. Many years later...
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West End School, San Rafael
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Did anybody else attend the venerable West End School at 1821 5th ave in San Rafael? It is now the Rotary Manor old folks home and is adjacent to the former San Rafael Improvement club (originally the RCA victor pavilion at the 1915 exposition) I was there from 1st thru 3rd grades until it closed in 19...
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Skids
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Remember when "SKIDS" was being written all over the walls and street signs of Marin? A MarinNostalgia user Jorge Gamboa writes "I knew who started it, Wally Hedrick" and sent in this copy of a Hendrick painting.
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Photo Stores
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Camera stores are fast becoming a thing of the past. Anybody have any photos of the great old Marin camera stores like the Camera Center, the Photo Shop and Marin Camera all on 4th st. San Rafael? How about Gilmore Photo in Mill Valley, Old Town Photo in Novato, Caledonia Camera in Sausalito? The one sur...
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Mr. Neil Cummins - anyone know anything about him?
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Someone recently asked me if I know anything about Mr. Neil Cummins, the namesake of the Corte Madera elementary school. I don't but thought I'd throw it out there. Have any memories? Photos? Any biographical information at all? Thanks! Jason
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Question about the fair.
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In the Ross section of the home page, and while discovering my friend/idol Paul Penna's latest additions I noticed a different pic with this caption; "Ferris Wheel at Marin Art and Garden Fair, 1963 Kathy Giono says that this fair merged with the Marin County Fair when it moved to its present l...
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