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610. Richmond-San Rafael Auto Ferry - Postcards

Postcard shows photo of the Richmond-San Rafael Auto Ferry, the shortest route from Oakland, California to the Redwood Highway. Capacity 65 cars.

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Dominican Covent, San Rafael - Postcards

Postcard shows main building of Dominican Covent, in San Rafael

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Framed group of four postcards documenting scenes of Marin Co. - Framed group of four postcards. Images include: The Tavern of Tamalpais with a train; a view of a mountain railroad train near a trestle, titled "The Grand Canyon, Mt. Tamalpais, California"; An image of a burnt out locomotive and railcar, titled Mountain Train Caught in Path of Fire Mt Tamalpais July 2, 1929; andan image of a man posing with a car decorated with american flags, titled "Sept. 9-1908 "A Gala Day in San Rafael" An Event of the San Rafael Carnival.

circa 1908-1929

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Marin County Administration Building - Postcards

Postcard shows large photo of Marin County Administration Building. The building was the creation and design of Frank Llyod Wright.

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Marin County Civic Center - Postcards

Postcard shows photo of Marin County Civic Center, the last public project designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. It houses all the county administrative and judicial facilities. To the right can be seen the Marin Veteran's Memorial Building, the fairgrounds and pond

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Marin County Court House - Postcards

Postcard shows exteriopr of Marin County Court house in San Rafael. The War Memorial can be seen in the foreground.

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Marin County Court House - Postcards

Postcard shows photo of Marin County Court House.

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Military Academy - Postcards

Postcard shows a photo of the Military Academy in San Rafael

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Mission San Rafael Arcangel - Postcards

Postcard shows photo of Mission San Rafael Arcangel. It was the 20th of 21th Missions founded by the Franciscan fathers in 1817.

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Oral History of Ernie Bergman - Oral History

In this oral history, Vietnam veteran Ernie Bergman discusses his life in Mill Valley and his experience serving in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Ernie was born in San Francisco in 1948, and his family moved to Mill Valley one year later. His father was a sea captain from Sweden, and his mother was a registered nurse from Iowa. Ernie discusses fond memories of growing up in Mill Valley, including his time as a student at Tamalpais High Sc...

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Oral History of Otis Guy - Oral History

In this oral history, bicycle enthusiast, retired fireman, and father Otis Guy recounts his life on and off two wheels. Born in Alabama in 1953, Otis’s family moved soon after to San Rafael, where he grew up. After high school, Otis joined the fire department, beginning a long career as a fireman and EMT. Throughout this oral history, Otis conveys his passion for bicycles. He discusses his life as a road racer and his founding of the Velo Club Ta...

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San Quentin Prison - Postcards

Postcard shopws aerial photo of San Quentin State Prison, situated on Point Quentin. Mount Tamalpais is in the background.

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San Rafael City Hall - Postcards

Postcard shows photo of San Rafael City Hall, dedicated OCtober 1, 1967

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San Rafael Court House - Postcards

Postcard shows photo of San Rafael Court House building.

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San Rafael Estates - Postcards

Postcard shows photo of the entrance of "one of the many beautiful estates in San Rafael." On either side of the street are twin chinese lion statues and extensive landscaping around them.

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